October 8, 2026

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EMPLOYMENT

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LEGAL

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Notice of Completion

In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama 1975, notice is hereby given that Cleary Construction Inc., Contractor has completed the Contract for 2022 PS03 CUNNINGHAM CREEK NO.2 AND MISSISSIPPI AVE PS for Jefferson County, Owners, and has made request for final settlement of said contract. All persons having any claim for labor, materials, or otherwise in connection with this project should immediately notify Cleary Construction, Inc., 2006 Edmonton Road, Tompkinsville, KY 42167 in the time and manner as required by law. All claims should be filed within 30 days of the first publication of this notice.

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NOTICE OF COMPLETION

In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, notice is hereby given Gulf Coast Underground, LLC, 5655 Middle Road, Theodore, Alabama 36582 (Contractor) has completed the work on the 2023 AMP07 Collegeville Comprehensive Rehabilitation for the Jefferson County Environmental Services Department; Contract No. 20240233; Project No. E2304. Any person(s) having a claim against the project should notify Gulf Coast Underground, LLC.

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ADVERTISEMENT OF COMPLETION

In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, notice is hereby given that P & M Mechanical, Inc., Contractor, has completed the UAB TKC Pharmacy AHU Replacement project, UAB Job #H245014, in Birmingham, Alabama, for The Board of Trustees of the University of Alabama for the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Owner, located at 701 20^th Street S., Birmingham, AL 35294, and have made request for final settlement of said Contract. All persons having any claim for labor, materials, or otherwise, in connection with this project, should immediately contact Ghafari Associates, 2170 Highland Ave. S, Suite 220, Birmingham, AL 35205.

P & M Mechanical, Inc.

325 Carson Road North

Birmingham, AL 35215

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ADVERTISEMENT OF COMPLETION

In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, notice is hereby given that P & M Mechanical, Inc., Contractor, has completed the UAB North Pavilion 10th Floor AHU-9 Upgrade project, UAB Job #H245015, in Birmingham, Alabama, for The Board of Trustees of the University of Alabama for the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Owner, located at 701 20th Street S., Birmingham, AL 35294, and have made request for final settlement of said Contract. All persons having any claim for labor, materials, or otherwise, in connection with this project, should immediately contact Ghafari Associates, 2170 Highland Ave. S, Suite 220, Birmingham, AL 35205.

P & M Mechanical, Inc.

325 Carson Road North

Birmingham, AL 35215

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ADVERTISEMENT OF COMPLETION

In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, as amended, notice is hereby given that Shelby General Contractors, Contractor, has completed the Contract for Construction of the UAB Modular Offsite Reprocessing Center, located at 519 37th St North, Birmingham, AL 35222, for the Board of Trustees of the University of Alabama on behalf of the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Owner, and has made request for final settlement of said Contract. All persons having any claim for labor, materials, or otherwise in connection with this project should immediately notify Ghafari Associates, LLC at 2170 Highlands Avenue, Suite 220, Birmingham, AL 35205.

Shelby General Contractors
3115 3rd Ave S
Birmingham, AL 35233

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ADVERTISEMENT OF COMPLETION

In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, notice is hereby given that Plumcore Inc. (Contractor) has completed the Contract for Plumbing for Carver Theater Sewer Lateral Repair located at 1631 4^th Avenue North Birmingham 35203 for the City of Birmingham Department of Capital Projects(Owners) and have made request for final settlement of said Contract. All Persons having any claim for labor, materials or otherwise in connection with this project should immediately notify Garrett Hathcox of Plumcore Inc. 2605 Decatur Highway Gardendale AL 35071.

Plumcore Inc.

2605 Decatur Highway

Gardendale, AL 35071

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ADVERTISEMENT OF COMPLETION

In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, notice is hereby given that Southeastern Sealcoating, Inc Contractor, has completed the Contract for (Construction) (Renovation) (Alteration) (Equipment) (Improvement) of Greensprings Avenue HAWK signal PTK 2024-019 for the State of Alabama and the City of Birmingham (owners), and have request for the final settlement of said Contract. All persons having any claim for labor, materials, or otherwise in connection with this project should immediately notify Southeastern Sealcoating (contractor) 1330 Adamsville Industrial Parkway, (Business Address).

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ADVERTISEMENT OF COMPLETION

In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, notice is hereby given that Specialty Turf Supply, INC Contractor, has completed the Contract for (Renovation) of New Field Turf and Track Re-surfacing for Pelham High School at Pelham High School 2500 Panther Circle for the State of Alabama and the (Country) (City) of Pelham, Owner(s), and have request for the final settlement of said Contract. All persons having any claim for labor, materials, or otherwise in connection with this project should immediately notify Lathan and Associates (Architect/Engineer).

Specialty Turf Supply, INC

(contractor)

120 Metrock Circle Helena AL 35080

(Business Address)

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ADVERTISEMENT OF COMPLETION

In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, notice is hereby given that Specialty Turf Supply, INC Contractor, has completed the Contract for (Renovation) at Madison County and New Hope High School Madison County Board of Education for the State of Alabama and the (Country) (City) of Madison, Owner(s), and have request for the final settlement of said Contract. All persons having any claim for labor, materials, or otherwise in connection with this project should immediately notify Ward Scott Morris (Architect/Engineer).

Specialty Turf Supply, INC

(contractor)

120 Metrock Circle Helena AL 35080

(Business Address)

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR COMPLETION

In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, notice is hereby given

that Williford Orman Construction LLC, Contractor, has completed the Contract for Construction of Cooler and Freezer Replacement for Snow Rogers Elementary

at Jefferson County for the State of Alabama and the City of Gardendale,

Owner(s) and have made request for final settlement of said Contract. All persons having any claim for labor, materials, or otherwise in connection with this project should immediately notify Lathan Associates Architects PC

Williford Orman Construction LLC PO Box 1985, Pelham, AL 35124

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Legal Notice

Gulf Coast Contracting, LLC hereby gives notice of completion of contract with the City of Birmingham, Alabama for construction of Project No. ENG 2025-026 in Jefferson County, AL. This notice will appear for three (3) consecutive weeks beginning on October 1, 2026 and ending on October 22, 2026. All claims should be filed at 4125 Louis Ave., Holiday, FL 34691 during this period. Gulf Coast Contracting, LLC

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Notice of Completion

Public Works Projects (Over $50,000)

Pursuant to Ala. Code §39-1-1 (1975), notice is hereby given that Carr Development LLC. has completed its contract with The City of Birmingham, for the Tuxedo Heights Drainage Ditch Improvements Project (ENG 2024-018) located in Birmingham, Alabama. Any person or firm having claims on said Project for materials or labor should contact the above contractor at 8351 Kermit Johnson Rd. Pinson, Alabama 35126 in the time and manner as required by law.

This notice will be published for a period of three (3) successive weeks beginning October 8th, 2026. A final settlement will not be made upon the contract until the expiration of thirty (30) days after completion of notice.

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CIVIL ACTION NO.: CV-2026-902875

NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION

TO: BAMA LTD.; NEWSOUTH REALTY, INC.; CITY OF BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA; J.T. SMALLWOOD, JEFFERSON COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR; AND JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA, and any and all other unknown heirs, claimants or interested parties claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real estate described herein,

TAKE NOTICE that on June 26, 2026, the Birmingham Land Bank Authority filed the above-styled Complaint, and the Land Bank asserts that it has recorded notice of a pending quiet title and foreclosure action in the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama concerning the rights and/or interests in the following real property:

A portion of Lot 12 in Block 4 according to the survey of Kingston, as recorded in Map Book 4, Page 42, in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Jefferson County, Alabama, being more particularly described as follows: Commence at the Northeast most corner of Lot 12, Block 4 of the survey of Kingston as recorded in Map Book 4, Page 42, in the Office of the Probate Judge of Jefferson County, Alabama, and run in a Southerly direction and along the East line of said lot, also being the West right of way line of 43rd Street North, a distance of 74.17 feet to the Point of Beginning of the herein described parcel; thence continue in a Southerly direction along said lot line and right of way line a distance of 92.83 feet to a point, said point being the Southeast point of said Lot 12; thence turn an interior angle of 87 degrees, 37 minutes, 20 seconds and run to the right in a Westerly direction along the Southwest corner of said lot; thence run an interior angle of 92 degrees, 34 minutes, 00 seconds and run to the right and in a Northerly direction and along the West line of said lot a distance of 92.83 feet to a point; thence run an interior angle of 87 degrees, 26 minutes, 00 seconds and run to the right in an Easterly direction a distance of 45.30 feet, more or less, to the Point of Beginning of the herein described parcel.

It appears said legal is the same as that certain legal described in Instrument Number 2025057974 as follows: S 92.8 FT OF LOT 12 BLK 4 KINGSTON 4/42

and assigned Parcel ID No. 23-00-20-3-004-008.001

ANY PERSON WITH A PROPERTY INTEREST IN THE ABOVE PROPERTY IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THEY MAY LOSE SUCH INTEREST, IF ANY, AS A RESULT OF THE ABOVE-REFERENCED QUIET TITLE AND FORECLOSURE ACTION. The final hearing on this quiet title and foreclosure action is hereby set for November 19, 2026, in Room 340, Jefferson County Courthouse in Birmingham, Alabama at 10:30 a.m. The judgment of the Court may result in title to the property vesting in the Birmingham Land Bank Authority. Any person who proves to the Court’s satisfaction a right to redeem the property pursuant to Alabama Code §§ 40-10-73 (1975) et seq. or Alabama Code §§ 40-10-83 (1975) et seq. may redeem the property pursuant to those statutes within five (5) days after the appropriate Order on Final Hearing is issued. FAILURE TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY AND PRESENT PROOF OF REDEMPTION TO THE CIRCUIT COURT WITHIN THE 5-DAY PERIOD MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION.

The address of the Birmingham Land Bank Authority is City Hall, 710 North 20^th St, Birmingham, AL 35203. The Birmingham Land Bank Authority may be contacted care of Jake A. Kiser at (205) 918-5037.

IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED by the undersigned Clerk of Court that publication of this notice be made once a week for three consecutive weeks in the Birmingham Times, a newspaper of general circulation in Jefferson County, Alabama, and that all persons to whom this notice is addressed and any and all persons claiming any title to, interest in, or lien or encumbrance on the above-described land or any part thereof are hereby directed to plead, answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint in this case before the hearing date or a judgment by default may be rendered against them it being intended that this notice shall be used to perfect service against all parties who cannot be personally served with a copy of the Complaint.

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CIVIL ACTION NO.: CV-2026-903073

NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION

TO: LORENZO SPIVEY; SEZETTE SPIVEY; NEW CENTURY MORTGAGE CORPORATION; CITY OF BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA; J.T. SMALLWOOD, JEFFERSON COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR; AND JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA, and any and all other unknown heirs, claimants or interested parties claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real estate described herein,

TAKE NOTICE that on July 10, 2026, the Birmingham Land Bank Authority filed the above-styled Complaint, and the Land Bank asserts that it has recorded notice of a pending quiet title and foreclosure action in the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama concerning the rights and/or interests in the following real property:

Lot 4 in Resurvey (as recorded in Map Book 13 on Page 60) of B. F. Lee’s Resurvey of Parcel 8 of the E 1/2 of the SW 1/4 of Section 2, Township 18, Range 3 West, a map of which is recorded in Map Book 8 on Page 47 in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Jefferson County, Alabama.

It appears said legal is the same as that certain legal described in Instrument Number 2017097424 as follows: LOT 4 B F LEES RESUR 13/60

and assigned Parcel ID No. 29-00-02-3-036-004.000

The address of the Birmingham Land Bank Authority is City Hall, 710 North 20^th St, Birmingham, AL 35203. The Birmingham Land Bank Authority may be contacted care of Jake A. Kiser at (205) 918-5037.

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INVITATION FOR BIDS

The Jefferson County Commission will receive bids for the Leeds Senior Center Improvement Project at Room A-420 meeting room of the Jefferson County Courthouse until 10:00 a.m. local time on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud.

Any bid to be delivered by hand or mail prior to the above time or at a different place shall be at full risk of the bidder. Such bids may be delivered or mailed to the Jefferson County Department of Community Services, at 716 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd N, Suite A-430, Birmingham, Alabama 35203. If for any reason such bid does not reach Room A-420 meeting room of the Jefferson County Courthouse prior to the opening, it may be rejected. No bids shall be accepted after the time stated for receipt of bids. This requirement shall not be waived.

All bids must be submitted on bid forms furnished, or copy thereof, and must be in a sealed envelope. The outside of the envelope should contain the following:

(1) “SEALED BID”; (2) “DO NOT OPEN”; (3) PROJECT NAME AND NUMBER; (4) PROJECT OFFICER: “Alfonso Holt”; (5) CONTRACTOR’S NAME AND ADDRESS; (6) ALABAMA GENERAL CONTRACTORS LICENSE NUMBER (7) DUNS #.

Bids are invited upon the following work, but not limited to, as follows:

Construction of (2) new parking lots at the Leeds Senior Center. The scope of work includes general construction, selective demolition and concrete curb work for a complete project constructed under a single prime contract. Contractor shall provide the standard labor warranty for installation of project completion.

Bids must be accompanied by a certified check or bank draft payable to the order of Jefferson County, Alabama negotiable U.S. Government Bonds (at par value) or a satisfactory Bid Bond executed by the bidder and an acceptable surety, in the amount equal to five percent (5%) of the total of the bid amount but not to exceed $10,000.00, for the construction of Leeds Senior Center Improvement project.

The bid security is to become the property of the owner in the event that: (1) the bidder fails to meet any of the qualifications required in the bid specifications stated herein; (2) the bidder misrepresents or falsifies any information required to be provided by the owner; (3) for any reason that the bidder fails to qualify, causing his bid to be withdrawn or rejected and such withdrawal or rejection results in delay or substantial additional expense to the owner; (4) the contract and bond are not executed within the time set forth, as liquidated damages for the delay and additional expense of the owner caused thereby.

Bid documents are on file and will be available for examination at the JEFFERSON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES, 716 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd N, Suite A-430, Birmingham, Alabama 35203; at the BIRMINGHAM CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY AUTHORITY, 601 37th Avenue South, Birmingham, Alabama 35222; at the Office of CCR Architecture, LLC.

General Contractor Bidders may obtain two (2) sets of hard copy drawings for each project and specifications from the Architect upon receipt of deposit check in the amount of $_200_ per set made payable to CRR Architect. General Contractors will then be placed on Official Bidders List. Deposit will be refunded in full on the first two sets issued to each General Contractor Bidder upon the return of documents in reusable condition within ten (10) days after receipt of bids. Additional sets of drawings/ specifications and digital copies will be available to General Contractors for purchase directly from the documents printer: _Alabama Graphics_________. Addenda and other proposal information will be issued only to holders of drawings and specifications distributed by the CCR Architecture and Interiors and on the Official Bidders List. Release of contract documents to the bidder does not imply acceptance of the bidder’s qualifications by the Owner or Architect.

General Contractors who obtain drawings and wish to withdraw from the Bidders List must do so in writing to the office of the Engineer prior to bid date, otherwise deposit will be forfeited. Deposit will be refunded in full on sets issued to each General Contractor Bidder submitting a Bonafide bid, upon the return of documents in good, reusable condition within ten (10) days after receipt of proposals.

Bids received from General Contractors who are not on the Official Bidders List may not be accepted or opened. CCR Architecture and Interiors makes no guarantee for plans and specifications obtained by Contractors and Vendors from sources other than the printed contract documents provided by their firm. Contractors and Vendors who base their pricing from contract documents obtained from other electronic sources, either in part or whole, do so at their own risk.

Bids must be submitted on proposal forms furnished by the Engineer or copies thereof, issued either with the original contract documents or by addendum. General Contractors shall not use Proposal Forms other than those provided in the contract documents.

All bidders bidding in amounts exceeding that established by the State Licensing Board for General Contractors must be licensed under the provisions of Title 34, Chapter 8, Code of Alabama, 1975. The Bidder must display current General Contractor’s License Number on the outside of the sealed envelope in which the proposal is delivered, or it will not be considered by the Engineer or Owner. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive technical errors if, in the Owner’s judgment, the best interests of the Owner will thereby be promoted.

Bidders are advised that submitted bids bind the bidders to the “Bid Conditions Setting Forth Affirmative Action Requirements for all Non‑Exempt Federal and Federally‑assisted Construction Contracts to be awarded in Jefferson, Shelby and Walker Counties, Alabama, “also known as the Birmingham Hometown Plan.

Attention is called to the fact that not less than the minimum salaries and wages as set forth in the contract documents must be paid on this project, and that the contractor must ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of their race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

All bidders be advised that this contract is subject to Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development act of 1968, as amended, (12 USC l701U) which if it is in excess of $100,000, requires that to the “greatest extent feasible”, opportunities for training and employment be given lower income residents of the project area and contracts for work in connection with the project be awarded to business concerns which are: (1) 51 percent or more owned by section 3 residents; or (2) Whose permanent, full-time employees include persons, at least 30 percent of whom are currently section 3 residents, or within three years of the date of first employment with the business concern were section 3 residents; or (3) That provides evidence of commitment to subcontract in excess of 25 percent of the dollar award of all subcontracts to be awarded to business concerns that meet the qualifications set forth in paragraphs (1) or (2) in this definition of “section 3 business concern.”

The Jefferson County Commission reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive any informalities in the bidding.

This project will be funded in its entirety (100%) with Jefferson County CDBG Funds.

No Bid may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days from the date of the opening of bids to allow the Jefferson County Commission to review the bids and investigate the qualifications of bidders prior to awarding the contract.

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HOUSING AUTHORITY BIRMINGHAM DISTRICT

NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

RFQ No. Q27001

Architectural and Engineering Services

AGENCY CONTACT PERSON	Kozette Todd, Procurement Manager Telephone: (205)521-0762 E-mail: ktodd@habd.net TDD/TTY: 800-545-1833 Ext. 415
HOW TO OBTAIN THE RFQ INFORMATION ON THE E-PROCUREMENT PORTAL	1. Access https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/habd 2. Click on the “Subscribe” button 3. Follow the listed directions.
PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE	Tuesday, October 6, 2026 3:00 PM CT
DEADLINE TO SUBMIT QUESTIONS	Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 3:00 PM CT
PROPOSAL DEADLINE	Monday, November 9, 2026, 3:00 PM CT
[Section 3, Minority- and/or women-owned businesses are encouraged to respond]

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DBE, MBE & WBE SOLICITATION

Gordy Construction Company, 2960 Smith Rd, Fortson, GA, 706-324-0143 is soliciting MBE and WBE subcontract bids on Fay Branch Outfall Sanitary Sewer Improvements for the city of Prattville, AL. Plans & specs can be examined at Gordy Construction’s office. Pricing needs to be submitted to Gordy by October 12, 2026.

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FOR BIRMINGHAM MPO PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PLAN UPDATE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC REVIEW AND COMMENT PERIOD

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Birmingham Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) will conduct a forty-five-day (45-day) public review and comment period for the proposed update to its Public Participation Plan (PPP). The PPP adheres to applicable federal guidelines and outlines how, when, and why the public is involved in the transportation planning process. It establishes expectations for public engagement and describes the tools, timelines, and processes used by the MPO to involve community members, partner agencies, and stakeholders in shaping regional transportation decisions.

Comments will be accepted from Wednesday, October 21, 2026, through Friday, December 4, 2026.

PUBLIC NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that two Public Involvement Meetings will be held on October 21, 2026, in the Conference Room at the Regional Planning Commission of Greater Birmingham, located at 2 20th Street North, Suite 1200, Birmingham, Alabama 35203. The public may attend and provide comments during either of the following meeting times: 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. or 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Interested persons are invited and encouraged to review the Draft PPP and submit comments during the 45-day public review and comment period by one of the following methods:

In Person: Regional Planning Commission of Greater Birmingham, 2 20th Street North, Suite 1200, Birmingham, Alabama 35203
Online: https://www.rpcgb.org/public-involvement
Email: mpo@rpcgb.org

Special accommodations must be requested at least three (3) days prior to the Public Involvement Meetings. For special accommodation requests, contact Brooke Harper at 205-251-8139 or bharper@rpcgb.org.

Following the conclusion of the public review and comment period, all comments received will be considered prior to the Birmingham MPO’s consideration and possible adoption of the updated Public Participation Plan.

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INVITATION TO BID

The City of Birmingham will accept sealed bids for Washing machine (extractor) Installation at 22 Fire Stations REBID at various locations. Bids will be received by the Deputy Director in Room 220 Birmingham City Hall, Birmingham, Alabama until Tuesday 2:00 PM, November 3rd, 2026. Sealed bids will receive a time and date label to indicate timely receipt. All sealed bids received upon or prior to the stipulated time and date will then be publicly opened and read aloud in Room 220 City Hall at approximately 2:10 PM.

Project summary: The project consists of installing new washing machine (PPE extractors) equipment at 22 City of Birmingham Fire Stations. Work includes necessary plumbing modifications, water supply and drainage connections, electrical connections, and associated improvements required for complete equipment installation. The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, and related services necessary to complete the work in accordance with the project drawings and specifications.

A Pre-bid Conference to review and discuss the project will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday October 20th, 2026, in Conference Room 220-Birmingham City Hall 710 20^th Street, North Birmingham, AL 35203. Attendance at the Pre-bid Conference is MANDATORY and shall be deemed consideration of a bidder’s responsiveness, in addition to any other stipulations.

All bids must be on a lump sum basis. Bids are to be submitted in duplicate on the Proposal Form provided with specifications. No pre-qualification of bidders will be conducted prior to receiving bids.

Under the Alabama State Code, Section 39-2-4, as amended by Act 97-225, it is required for any contract exceeding $50,000 that the Bidder submit with his bid, either a cashier’s check, drawn on an Alabama bank, or a bid bond, executed by a surety authorized and qualified to make bonds in Alabama, payable to the City of Birmingham, in an amount (subject to a maximum of $50,000.00) equal to five percent (5%) of the bid. In order for a bid to be considered, it must be accompanied by an acceptable bid bond or cashier’s check.

Any bid submitted for an amount of $50,000 or more, the bidder must be a licensed general contractor in the State of Alabama in accordance with Section 34-8, of the Alabama State Code. Contractor’s license number shall appear on the outside of the envelope used to submit bid.

A Performance Bond in the amount of 100% of the contract amount and a Statutory Labor and Material Payment Bond in the amount of 100% of the contract amount will be required from the successful bidder at the signing of the contract. Also, proof of insurance will be required when the contract is signed. The City will review bonds and insurance and execute the contract within twenty (20) days unless the successful contractor agrees to an extension in writing.

Bid documents may be viewed and purchased through the City of Birmingham online plans room site at https://www.birminghamplanroom.com. Any cost for reproduction shall be the responsibility of bidders.

Since award may not be made within thirty (30) days, no bid may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the date of the bid opening.

The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids submitted, and to waive any informalities.

IMPORTANT BIDDER INFORMATION

Bidders are expected to prepare their bid to include all necessary material, labor, bonds, permits, overhead, profit, taxes, insurance, etc. costs. It is not the City’s obligation to bring mistakes/omissions in bid to bidder’s attention. If after bid opening, a bidder determines he has a mistake in bid, he may seek withdrawal of his bid without forfeiting his bond, if the request is in writing within three (3) work days after the bid opening, and is accompanied by clear and convincing evidence of the mistake.

All cashier’s checks or bid bonds will be returned immediately after bids are checked and tabulated to all except the three (3) lowest bona fide bidders. Bid bonds shall be returned to the three (3) lowest bona fide bidders when the contract is signed, and performance and payment bonds and insurance are furnished by the successful bidder. If award is not made within fifteen (15) days after bid opening, all bid guarantees will be returned except for those of the potentially successful bidders. If after sixty (60) days, no award has been made, all bids shall be rejected, and the potentially successful bidder’s guarantee will be returned unless the bidder agrees in writing to a time extension. If a time extension is effected, bidder may substitute any cashier’s check for a satisfactory bid bond.

Any contract resulting from this Invitation to Bid shall not be assignable without prior written consent of the City. Under no conditions shall the contract be assigned to an unsuccessful bidder whose bid was rejected as non-responsive and/or non-responsible.

This project is subject to the requirements of the Birmingham Plan-Construction Industry Program, which is designed to encourage the utilization of Minority Business Enterprises and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (“MBE/DBE”) in City of Birmingham construction projects. Special attention is called to the requirement of all bidders to identify trades and activities for which it will solicit and accept bids from potential MBE/DBE subcontractors.

Potential bidders are encouraged to contact the Birmingham Construction Industry Authority (BCIA) to request a list of potential subcontractors and submit the required MBE/DBE forms by contacting the Executive Director, Birmingham Construction Industry Authority at 601 37th Street South, Birmingham, AL, 35222; telephone (205) 324-6202 or info@bcia1.org.

As a matter of public policy, the City of Birmingham agrees to make opportunities available to the maximum extent possible, to actively include Historically Underutilized Business Enterprises (HUBE’s) such as architectural firms, engineering firms, investment banking firms, other professional consultant services providers, and construction contractors as part of business, economic and community revitalization programs.

Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked: Washing machine (extractor) Installation at 22 Fire Stations REBID. Bids may be hand-delivered to Room 220 City Hall, Birmingham, Alabama, or mailed to: City of Birmingham Department of Capital Projects, Architectural Division, Room 220 City Hall, 710 North 20th Street, Birmingham, Alabama 35203. Bids sent by any express carrier (Federal Express, UPS, Airborne, etc.) must specify delivery to Room 220 City Hall.

The sealed bid envelope shall contain the following documents: (1) the Form of Proposal, (2) Sales Tax Attachment (3) the Authorization to execute the Form of proposal, (4) fully executed bid bond or certified check, (5) MBE/DBE Forms A, C, and D and (6) a copy of the Contractor’s State of Alabama General Contractor’s License, (7) a current City of Birmingham Business License and (8) E-verify documentation.

It is the bidder’s responsibility to make sure that his bid is in the possession of the Deputy Director on or before 2:00 PM, November 3^rd, 2026. Bids received after this time will not be considered.

Janine Mwenja, Deputy Director

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ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

P O Box 301463 (Zip 36130-1463)

1400 Coliseum Boulevard (Zip 36110-2400)

Montgomery, Alabama 36130-1463

(334) 271-7700

PROPOSED CONSENT ORDER

Account Code: 350

St. Clair County

Pursuant to the provisions of the Alabama Environmental Management Act, Ala. Code §§22-22A-1 to 22-22A-17, as amended, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management is proposing to issue a Consent Order to Hikae Aluminum Processing, L.L.C., the owner/operator of a secondary aluminum processing facility currently operating in Ashville, St. Clair County, Alabama.

The violations consisted of the failure to install and operate a bag leak detection system for each fabric filter (baghouse) exhaust stack, failure to monitor and record baghouse inlet temperatures, and failure to submit timely its semi-annual excess emissions summary report (SEER) report.

The Department is proposing a civil penalty in the amount of $34,000.00. The Order, if issued, would require Hikae Aluminum Processing, L.L.C., to pay the Alabama Department of Environmental Management in accordance with the schedule included in the final order and comply with the terms, limitations, and conditions of the Permit; operate and maintain the air pollution control devices and capture systems at the facility at all times; install and maintain all required continuous monitoring systems no later than November 1, 2026; and submit quarterly reports to the Department no later than 15 days after the end of the reporting period detailing the installation of the continuous monitoring system devices.

Interested persons may submit written comments, including request for a hearing, within 30 days of the publication date of this notice, to:

Alabama Department of Environmental Management

Attention: Aubrey H. White,

Chief Air Division

PO Box 301463

Montgomery, Alabama 36110-1463

airmail@adem.alabama.gov

The comment period shall end at the close of business 30 days from the publication date of this notice. A copy of the proposed Order is available on the ADEM web page at https://adem.alabama.gov/enforcement-and-compliance-information, or may be obtained by written request to the above address. A nominal fee for copying may be charged.

This notice is hereby given this 15^th day of October, 2026, by authorization of the Alabama Department of Environmental Management.

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Edward F. Poolos

Director

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.

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INVITATION TO BID

The City of Birmingham will accept sealed bids for Arlington Kitchen Building Renovations at 331 Cotton Ave SW, Birmingham, AL, US, 35211. Bids will be received by the Deputy Director in Room 220 Birmingham City Hall, Birmingham, Alabama until Thursday 2:00 PM, November 5^th, 2026. Sealed bids will receive a time and date label to indicate timely receipt. All sealed bids received upon or prior to the stipulated time and date will then be publicly opened and read aloud in Room 220 City Hall at approximately 2:10 PM.

Project summary: Project is to repair the exterior and interior of the historic kitchen, and to add lighting and HVAC. Exterior work includes siding repair and replacement, installation of new gutters and downspouts, cleaning and tuckpoint masonry, and window and mullion repair. Interior work includes new mini split with ceiling cassette, new electrical, new wall and ceiling insulation, new sconces, and ceiling lights, re plumbing sink faucet, repairing soft spots in flooring, and interior painting.

A Pre-bid Conference to review and discuss the project will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday October 22^nd, 2026, in Conference Room 220-Birmingham City Hall 710 20^th Street, North Birmingham, AL 35203. Attendance at the Pre-bid Conference is MANDATORY and shall be deemed consideration of a bidder’s responsiveness, in addition to any other stipulations.

Since award may not be made within thirty (30) days, no bid may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the date of the bid opening.

The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids submitted, and to waive any informalities.

IMPORTANT BIDDER INFORMATION

Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked: Arlington Kitchen Building Renovations. Bids may be hand-delivered to Room 220 City Hall, Birmingham, Alabama, or mailed to: City of Birmingham Department of Capital Projects, Architectural Division, Room 220 City Hall, 710 North 20th Street, Birmingham, Alabama 35203. Bids sent by any express carrier (Federal Express, UPS, Airborne, etc.) must specify delivery to Room 220 City Hall.

It is the bidder’s responsibility to make sure that his bid is in the possession of the Deputy Director on or before 2:00 PM, November 5^th, 2026. Bids received after this time will not be considered.

Janine Mwenja, Deputy Director

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Huge Multi Family Yard Sale,

Oct 9^th and 10th, 9-2, 205 Delane Drive Trussville, furniture, subs, pontoon boat, fishing, tools, prom dresses, household items, electronics, holiday items, clothes, much more

Molly Bice

205-369-1770

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