Military Museum Expansion Project

The City of Huntsville, Alabama, located in Madison County, is seeking sealed competitive bids for the Military Museum Expansion Project, a comprehensive construction initiative to enhance the existing Veterans Military Museum at John Hunt Park. The project involves constructing a new 35,500-square-foot single-story pre-engineered metal building with prefinished insulated metal panels, light gauge framing, storefront glazing, suspended acoustical ceilings, and interior spaces including offices, conference rooms, and restrooms. Bidders must possess a valid Alabama General Contractor's License and submit a 5% bid bond with their proposal. The project requires detailed documentation, including shop drawings, material specifications, and compliance with local building regulations. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for August 12, 2025, at the project site, with sealed bids due on August 26, 2025, at 2:00 PM CDT. The construction timeline is specified as 420 days from the notice to proceed, with contractors expected to handle potential site conditions, obtain necessary permits, and coordinate with city departments and utility providers.

The contract appears to be open to all qualified contractors without specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. The total project budget is estimated at $12,943,486.88, which includes $10,439,899.00 for construction, $159,700.00 for professional services, and $2,343,887.88 for owner direct purchases. The budget incorporates a 10% construction contingency of $1,043,989.90 and includes specific allocations for museum display cases ($659,600.00), access control, security systems, and other project-specific elements. The project team includes multiple engineering professionals such as Jeffrey Alpha (Architect), Hyde (Electrical Engineer), Mims (Mechanical Engineer), ELM (Structural Engineer), Bostick (Landscape), and Jason Phillips (Civil Engineer). The City of Huntsville reserves the right to reject any or all bids and will award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with the project subject to prevailing wage requirements and E-Verify employment verification.