The work consists principally of providing bonds, labor, materials, equipment, and supervision necessary to construct a concrete foundation and steel support structure for electrical equipment serving the International Trade Center. The construction site is located at the Alabama Port Authority Main Docks complex in Mobile, AL. The Contractor will be required to complete the work under the Contract within 120 calendar days of the effective date of "Notice to Proceed". All Contractors submitting bids are to carefully examine the site of the proposed work by appointment only and thoroughly review the contract requirements prior to submission of a bid proposal. Each Bidder shall satisfy oneself as to the character, quality, and quantities of work to be performed, and as to the requirements of the proposed Contract. The submission of a proposal shall be proof that the bidding Contractor has made such examination and is satisfied as to the conditions to be encountered in performing the work and as to the requirements of the proposed Contract. All bidding Contractors must hold the proper license from the State Licensing Board of General Contractors, Montgomery, Alabama with the classification being (MU) Municipal and Utility; (BC) Building Construction; (BCU4) Building; Specialty Construction (M) Mechanical; Specialty Construction (SC) Sprinkler Systems or (H/RR) Heavy/Railroad. A Guarantee will be required with each bid as follows: At least five (5%) percent of the amount bid, but in no event more than Ten Thousand ($10,000) Dollars, shall be furnished in the form of a certified check or bid bond payable to the Alabama State Port Authority. Performance and Payment bonds will be required at the signing of the contract in an amount not less than One Hundred (100%) percent of the contract price. No bid will be considered unless the bidder, whether resident or non-resident of Alabama, is properly qualified to submit a proposal for this work in accordance with all applicable laws of the State of Alabama. This shall include evidence of holding a current license asrequired from the State Licensing Board for General Contractors, Montgomery, Alabama with the classification being appropriate for this type of work. In addition, non-residents of the State must show evidence of having qualified with the Secretary of State to do business in AL. The right is reserved, as the interest of the Alabama State Port Authority may require, to reject any and all bids and to waive informalities in bids received.