Only general contractors and who have completed the pre-qualification process and are certified as qualified will be eligible to bid. Qualification and approval criteria may be obtained from the Architect upon letterhead request and is intended to identify responsible and competent general contractors relative to the requirements of the project. Completed applications for pre-qualification must be received by the Architect by Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. local time. No further requests will be considered after this date and time. The Owner reserves the right to waive technical errors in pre-qualification applications or abandon the pre-qualification process in whole or in part, should the interests of the Owner appear to be promoted thereby. The scope of work includes the installation of athletic field lighting on new and existing poles. The estimated cost of the project is approx. $200,000 - $250,000. Interested companies should request a Pre-Qualification Application from Ms. Amanda Morris or Ms. Stephanie Vaughn: Aho Architects, LLC 1855 Data Drive, Suite 150 Hoover, Alabama 35244 205-983-6000 phone; 205-983-6001 fax projects@ahoarch.com A cashiers check or bid bond payable to Hoover City Schools in an amount not less than five (5) percent of the amount of the bid, but in no event more than $10,000, must accompany the bidders proposal. Performance and Payment Bonds and evidence of insurance required in the bid documents will be required at the signing of the Contract. Once the pre-qualification process is complete, The CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be examined at the following locations: the office of Aho Architects, LLC, (1855 Data Drive, Suite 150, Hoover, Alabama 35244, Phone: 205-983-6000, Fax: 205-983-6001, E-Mail: projects@ahoarch.com) and at Alabama Graphics. Other sets for general contractors, and sets for subcontractors and suppliers, may be obtained with the same deposit, which will be refunded as above, less cost of printing, reproduction, handling, and distribution. Digital copies may be purchased at the expense of the bidder. Bids must be submitted on proposal forms furnished by the Architect or copies thereof. All bidders bidding in amounts exceeding that established by the State Licensing Board for General Contractors must be licensed under the provisions of Title 34, Chapter 8, Code of Alabama, 1975, and must show evidence of license before bidding or bid will not be received or considered by the Architect; the bidder shall show such evidence by clearly displaying his or her current license number on the outside of the sealed envelope in which the proposal is delivered. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive technical errors if, in the Owner's judgment, the best interests of the Owner will thereby be promoted.