Von Braun Center South Hall & Playhouse Restroom Improvements Project

The City of Huntsville is soliciting sealed bids for the Von Braun Center South Hall & Playhouse Restroom Improvements Project, located in Madison County, Alabama. This procurement is for a comprehensive restroom renovation project that requires contractors to provide all necessary equipment, materials, labor, and supervision to complete facility upgrades. The project scope includes installing new plumbing fixtures, toilet partitions, floor/wall/ceiling finishes, light fixtures, and mechanical supply and return grilles across multiple restroom areas. Bidders must be licensed by the State Licensing Board for General Contractors and will be evaluated as a single prime contract based on lowest responsive and responsible bidder criteria. Key procurement dates include a pre-bid meeting on 10/14/2025 at 10:00 AM, a question submission deadline of 10/20/2025 at 2:00 PM, and a final bid opening on 10/23/2025 at 2:00 PM. Contractors will need to submit a bid bond of 5% of the total bid amount, not exceeding $10,000, and must comply with E-Verify requirements and Alabama's immigration law.

The project includes specific provisions requiring iron and steel products to be produced within the United States, with potential waivers under specific circumstances. Contractors will be required to provide performance and payment bonds, each covering 100% of the contract price. Bid documents are available through BidNet Direct, with the city potentially refunding printing costs for up to one set per prime contractor. The renovation will be executed in phases to minimize disruption to events at the South Hall and Playhouse, indicating a need for contractors with experience in complex, multi-phase public facility improvements. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned, standard municipal procurement practices often encourage diverse contractor participation. The project appears to be a comprehensive infrastructure improvement initiative without a specifically disclosed budget range, but given the extensive scope of restroom renovations across multiple venues, it likely represents a significant municipal investment in public facility upgrades.