R__R_Alabama_Buys_Solicitation-_Western_Front_Road_STS.pdf

LANCE R. LEFLEUR

DIRECTOR

Alabama Department of Environmental Management adem.alabama.gov

1400 Coliseum Blvd. 36110-2400 ■ Post Office Box 301463 Montgomery, Alabama 36130-1463

(334) 271-7700 ■ FAX (334) 271-7950

KAY IVEY

GOVERNOR

STATE OF ALABAMA

ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES BRANCH

REMOVALS AND RESPONSE UNIT

INVITATION FOR BIDS FOR SCRAP TIRE SITE REMEDIATION

PUBLIC NOTICE – 1136

Sealed bids for the removal of scrap tires, scrap tire materials, and other solid wastes located within, but not limited to, Western Front Road (0601020000001000), Lamar County, Alabama (approximate latitude 33.9622 and longitude -87.97150000000002) will be received through the Alabama Buys State Purchasing System until 03:00 pm local time, Friday, May 2, 2025. Bids will be opened and awarded by the Removals and Response Unit Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at 10:00 am local time.

No pre-qualification of prospective bidders will be conducted. However, all prospective bidders must ensure that they are in compliance with all local, state, and federal laws regarding competitive bidding, bids submitted, and the type of work to be performed under a contract for solid waste fund site remediation.

Subject to the conditions of the site and/or at the discretion of the Department, the apparent low bidder shall submit a proposed remediation plan. The awarding of contracts by the Department will be contingent on the adequacy of the proposed remediation plan.

This remediation site does not require a proposed remediation plan prepared by a Professional Engineer registered in the State of Alabama in accordance with the requirements of ADEM Admin. Code r. 335-13- 11-.03(4) prior to the awarding of the contract.

Prospective bidders are required to attend a mandatory bid-preview meeting at the site on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, beginning at 09:00 am local time. At the discretion of the Department, no one will be admitted to the site after 09:00 am on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. Attendance by a prospective bidder or an authorized representative of a prospective bidder at the bid-preview meeting is mandatory to be eligible to submit a bid proposal for the project. Attendance at the site will be documented on an attendance roster provided onsite. For additional information regarding site location, contact Tiffani Alexander at (334) 271- 7760.

All bidders submitting bids in amounts exceeding fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) must be licensed under the provisions of Title 34, Chapter 8, Code of Alabama, 1975. Any such bids shall bear the license number of the bidder included in the proposal. All bidders, other than individuals, shall show evidence of having qualified with the Secretary of State to do business in the State of Alabama. The Department reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any formalities in the bidding process. Failure to submit all required documentation with the bid package in the manner specified in this notice may result in the rejection of the bid proposal. No bids shall be withdrawn for a period of 60 days subsequent to the opening of bids without consent of the bidder.

In accordance with Code of Alabama §41-16-25, each bidder shall accompany their bid with a sworn notarized statement that they have not been a party to any agreement or collusion among bidders or prospective bidders in restraint of freedom of competition by agreement to bid at a fixed price or to refrain from bidding or otherwise. The selected bidder will be required to sign both conflict of interest (Act 2001- 955 Disclosure Form) and legal worker status documentation before purchase order execution.

Complete plans and specifications for the project are as set out below and along with the purchase order, comprise the complete agreement and scope of work to be performed.

The requested work and services shall include the following:

1. Removal and proper disposal of all solid wastes, scrap tires, and scrap tire materials present from the site. Submittal of documentation of proper disposal or documentation of approved beneficial reuse or recycling will be required for all materials removed from the site. Additionally, the site shall be closed in accordance with Division 13 Regulations and the approved remediation plan.

2. Provide and install, at locations determined by the Department, three (3) "No Dumping" signs at the site (sign template to be provided at bid preview).

3. Compliance with all local, State and federal laws and regulations during the entirety of the project, to include such work or documentation as may be required by Division 6 of the ADEM Administration Code.

4. No payment shall be made in advance of project completion.

5. All requirements of the contract must be adhered to for the entirety of the project.

6. The Department may utilize any and all processes available under State law for selection and contract execution.

Note: liquidated damages for non-completion of work within the time limit agreed upon will be assessed in accordance with the terms of the contract.

Nondiscrimination Statement: The Department does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in the administration of its programs.