** As of September 23,2024 , this project has not yet been awarded. A timeline for award has not yet been established.** The project scope is the replacement of an existing ramp and cargo lift with a new ramp and ADA lift. This includes the complete renovation of the existing decking and handrails as well as, the new addition of an ADA lift and lift enclosure. The project also includes electrical and the replacement of the upper floor wrap around porch decking and railings and access stairs. Some of the existing piles will remain in place while others will be replaced to promote best usage of the site. All new decking and railing materials shall be FRP for maximum resistance to the elements and longevity. The enclosure shall be tubular steel and HDPH siding. The construction duration for this project is one hundred and eighty (180) calendar days. A cashier's check or bid bond payable to The Department of Conservation & Natural Resources 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 bidder's proposal. Performance and statutory Labor and Material Payment Bonds, and insurance in compliance with requirements, will be required at the signing of the Contract. 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 Owner; 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. No bid may be withdrawn after scheduled closing for receipt of bids for a period of sixty (60) days. 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. Document info : The deposit shall be refunded for each set returned in reusable condition within ten days after bid opening. All RFI's and RFA's regarding the bid documents shall be sent and addressed thru the following e-mail accounts: andrew.marasca@mottmac.com *The value for this project is based on a financial range. The value is listed as the highest possible cost from the range provided by a stakeholder or official project document. Estimated budget is somewhere between 350-500K.