The scope of work includes demolition of existing improvements, building improvements/upgrades including new metal canopy, concrete sidewalks, interior architectural upgrades, plumbing, mechanical, electrical upgrades and all related work. Questions concerning the project can be directed to: Wm. Barry Robinson, Principal, Robinson and Associates Architecture, Inc. @ 334-269-5590. The City of Montgomery is required to comply with the Beason-Hammon Alabama Taxpayer and Citizen Protection Act, 31-13-1 et seq. of Code of Alabama 1975 (Act No. 2011-535), subsequently, all bidders are required to submit an E-Verify Affidavit stating they are enrolled in the E-Verify Program and the entire associated Memorandum of Understanding on the outside of their sealed bid proposals. The City of Montgomery adopted Resolution 63-2021, an administrative plan for a 30% minimum participation goal for disadvantaged, minority and women owned business enterprises for public works projects. This resolution is included in the bid documents for contractors to review and acknowledge review by signing Exhibit A. The successful bidder is required to carry Workmen's Compensation Insurance and Public Liability Insurance, and if a subcontractor is employed, Contractor's Contingent Liability Insurance. Bidders are required to file with bid a certified check or bid bond through a surety company authorized to do business in the State of Alabama; either form made payable to the City for an amount not less than 5% of the City's estimated cost or of the contractor's bid, but in no event more than $50,000.00. Bidders are hereby notified that all provisions of Section 80, Act No. 571 Regular Session of June 19, 1959, approved November 19, 1959, entitled "An Act to Regulate the Licensing of General Contractors" shall be strictly observed. Also, it is necessary for persons submitting bids for work involving $50,000.00 or more to show satisfactory evidence of license as a general contractor. A cashier's check or bid bond payable to City of Montgomery 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 Payment Bonds and evidence of insurance required in the bid documents will be required at the signing of the Contract. The City reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids and waive technicalities. The contract shall not be binding upon either party or considered closed until approved by the Mayor of the City of Montgomery.