FACILITIES
DIVISION
ACCS FORM:
NOTICE OF UPCOMING PROJECT
PROJECT NAME: Culinary Arts Building Renovation - Interior Demolition
ACCS PROJECT #: 2026 054 CCC
NOTICE ISSUE DATE: 07/10/2026
Calhoun Community College
is pursuing a project to:
demolish interior of existing building to prepare for future Culinary Arts Program.
This notice is being given to provide advance notice to contractors and provide general
information about the project.
THIS PROJECT CONSISTS OF THE FOLLOWING (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY):
New Construction
Mechanical Systems
Seismic and Structural
Hazardous Materials
Information Technology
Renovation
Electrical
Landscaping
ADA Compliance
Sitework
Addition
Plumbing
Life Safety
Pavement
Demolition
Roofing
Security
Concrete
ANTICIPATED BUDGET RANGE:
Less than $1M
$1M to $5M
$5M to $10M
$10M to $20M
Over $20M
SCOPE OF WORK:
Demolish existing interior building elements, located at 219 2nd Avenue SE, Decatur, AL 35601, in
preparation for the future construction of the building envelope, HVAC improvements, and interior
building elements required for the Culinary Arts Program.
THE ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE IS:
Bid Documents available:
08/06/2026
Bid Opening:
08/20/2026
Expected construction duration:
2 Months
Pre-Bid Meeting:
Anticipated start of construction is:
08/11/2026
3rd Qtr
2026
All questions/RFIs should be directed to:
Name: Alyssa Martin
Name: Jeffrey Parnell
Email: alyssa.martin@gmcnetwork.com
Email: jeffrey.parnell@gmcnetwork.com
Phone: (205) 879-4462
Phone: -(256) 539-3431
The plans will be made available through: GMC; alyssa.martin@gmcnetwork.com
We hope you are interested in this project. Please send an email to the above recipients to
confirm your interest and for plan distribution.
ATTACHMENTS:
Schematic Design
Project Rendering
VER:10112024
ADVERTISEMENT FOR PREQUALIFICATION AND BIDS
PREQUALIFICATION PROPOSALS will be received via email, or other electronic
transmission, on behalf of the Owner by Goodwyn Mills Cawood, LLC., at 2400 5th Avenue South, Ste.
200, Birmingham, AL 35233, for the below referenced project, until 2:00 PM Local Time, August 4,
2026. The prequalification procedure is intended to identify responsible and competent bidders
relative to the requirements of the Project. Prequalification proposal requirements may be obtained
from the Architect, by request by e-mail alyssa.martin@gmcnetwork.com, to Alyssa Martin. Additional
qualifications and requirements for General Contractor Bidders and separate Subcontractors are
indicated in the Bid and Contract Documents.
SEALED PROPOSALS will be received only from previously PRE-QUALIFIED General
Contractors by Alabama Community College Systems located at the Building 14, President’s
Conference Room at 6353 Bee Line Hwy., Tanner, AL 35671 until 10:00 AM Local Time, August 20,
2026, for this project:
INTERIOR DEMOLITION AT THE SHOPS ON 2ND
CALHOUN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
DECATUR, ALABAMA
(LOCALLY FUNDED)
at which time and place they will be publicly opened and read.
A cashiers check or bid bond payable to Alabama Community College Systems 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 statutory Labor and Material Payment Bonds, and
insurance in compliance with requirements, will be required at the signing of the Contract.
Drawings and Specifications may be examined at the Office of the Architect.
Bid documents (Plans, Specifications, and Addenda) will be sent to prequalified General
Contractors only from the Architect electronically with no deposit. Subcontractors should contact a
General Contractor or plan room for documents.
Only General Contractors who have completed the prequalification process within the stated
time limits, and which are properly licensed in accordance with criteria established by the State
Licensing Board for General Contractors under the Provision of Title 34, Chapter 8, Code of Alabama,
1975, as amended, will be considered for prequalification for the Work of this project.
A MANDATORY PRE-BID CONFERENCE will be held at the same location as bids are to be
opened, at 10:00AM local time August 11, 2026, for the purpose of reviewing the project and
answering Bidder’s questions. Attendance at the Pre-Bid Conference IS REQUIRED for all General
Contractor Bidders intending to submit a Proposal, and is highly recommended for Subcontractors.
Bids from General Contractors not attending the Pre-Bid Conference will be rejected.
Per the Owner and the Alabama Department of Revenue (ADOR), Act 2013-205, the project will
be bid EXCLUDING TAXES and will require the Contractor to complete ACCS Form 5-A Accounting
of Sales Tax Attachment to ACCS Form 5-E Proposal Form which will be submitted with the
Contractors Proposal at the time of the Bid. If awarded the bid, both tax exempt entity and contractor
shall apply for certificates of exemption. ADOR shall issue certificates of exemption from sales and
use tax for each tax exempt project. Certificates shall only be issued to contractors licensed by the State
Licensing Board for General Contractors or any subcontractor working under the same contract. Items
eligible for exemption are building materials, construction materials and supplies and other tangibles
that become part of the structure. ADOR will handle the administration of the certificates and the
accounting of exempt purchases.
The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, to waive technical errors and/or
abandon the prequalification and bid process if, in their judgment, the best interests of the Owner will
thereby be promoted.
ALABAMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEMS
P.O. BOX 302130
MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 35213
GOODWYN MILLS CAWOOD, LLC.
MEMBERS, AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS
2400 5th Avenue South, Suite 200
Birmingham, Alabama 35233
Phone: (205) 879-4462
Fax: (205) 879-4493
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END OF ADVERTISEMENT
ACCS CONTRACTOR PREQUALIFICATION APPLICATION
ACCS PROJECT NUMBER: 2026 054 CCC
ACCS PROJECT NAME: Culinary Arts Building Renovation – Interior Demolition
GENERAL INFORMATION:
• All contractors must be prequalified by ACCS to perform any Large Public Works projects within ACCS.
• Once the applicant has submitted the completed, signed and notarized application, an ACCS selection committee
will review the application, and once approved, will notify the applicant that they are on the approved contractor list.
• Failure to complete and provide all the information requested will be deemed non-responsive by ACCS and will be just
cause for rejection of any prequalification submittal.
• Completed application should be submitted electronically to:
Architect: Je8rey Parnell
Email: Je8rey.parnell@gmcnetwork.com
ACCS Rep: Michael Jaco
Email: Michael.jaco@accs.edu
Administration: Alyssa Martin
Email: alyssa.martin@gmcnetwork.com
• General Information on Specific Project:
Prequalification Submission Deadline: 8/4/2026
Project Duration (estimated months): 2
Scheduled Bid Date: 8/20/2026
• Applicant must demonstrate to Owner’s satisfaction a proven and verifiable track record for timely completion of
projects within the past 5 years. Project cost must be equal or larger than ($225,000) and of similar scope to this
project.
Scope of Work: Demolish interior of existing building to prepare for future Culinary Arts Program.
This Project consists of the following (mark all that apply):
☐ New Construction
☐ Renovation
☐
☐ Seismic
☐ Structural
☐
☐ Mechanical Systems
☐ Electrical
☐
☐ Information Technology ☐ Life Safety
☐
☐ Hazardous Materials
☐ Security
☐
Addition
Concrete
Plumbing
Landscaping
ADA Compliance
☒ Demolition
☐ Pavement
☐ Roofing
☐ Sitework
☐ Interior Finishes
• ACCS requirements, except as modified in the Bid and Contract Documents, will be applicable to the Work of this
project. The Contract award, if made, will be made to the low, responsive, and responsible Bidder.
That a Bidder is responsible may be evidenced by the following facts:
o Bidder maintains a permanent place of business;
o Bidder has adequate resources to properly perform the work within the time limit specified;
o Bidder has the necessary capital and financial resources to undertake and complete the project;
o Bidder has a competent and experienced organization;
o Bidder has within his organization, at the time of construction, management and supervisory personnel
available for assignment to the project that are skilled and experienced in the particular type of work to be
undertaken on the project;
o Bidder has performed and completed similar work of similar magnitude in a satisfactory manner;
o Bidder will not generally have Notice(s) to Cure on ACCS or other Public Works projects;
o Bidder will not have a history of warranty claims;
o Bidder will not have a history of liquidated damages.
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ACCS CONTRACTOR PREQUALIFICATION APPLICATION
SECTION 1 – CONTRACTOR and ORGANIZATION INFORMATION
• 1.1 Provide the following Company information:
o 1.1.1 Full Legal Name: Enter full legal name of company
o 1.1.2 Address: Enter full address of company
o 1.1.3 Phone numbers: Enter company phone number
o 1.1.4 Web address: Enter company web address
o 1.1.5 Principal o8ice location: Enter o8ice location
• 1.2 Provide primary and secondary contact information:
o 1.2.1 Primary name, email, and phone number: Enter primary contact information
o 1.2.2 Secondary name, email, and phone number: Enter secondary contact information
• 1.3 How many years has your organization been in business under its current name? Enter number
• 1.4 How many full-time employees work for your organization? Enter number
• 1.5 What is your Alabama General Contractor’s License number? Enter number
o 1.5.1 Please submit a copy of Alabama General Contractor’s License with this application.
[DOCUMENT REQUIRED]
• 1.6 Provide resumes of these two key personnel expected to be managing this project.
** Resumes of key personnel should show experience in their current role on projects of similar size, scope,
complexity and construction costs. Must be employee of the General Contractor and been with the
submitted company for a minimum of 1 year. Must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in this role with
similar size projects. Completion dates of projects and construction costs should be included **
o 1.6.1
o 1.6.2
Project Manager
Superintendent
[DOCUMENTS REQUIRED]
• 1.7 Please describe your company’s best practices for the development of the project schedule, based upon the
critical path, and the maintenance and updating of the schedule throughout the life of the project.
[DOCUMENT REQUIRED]
o 1.7.1 As described above, your company acknowledges they will provide a monthly updated project
schedule that is discussed monthly in OAC and is included with each pay application. Failure to provide this
updated schedule will result in pay applications being delayed until the schedule is provided and approved by
the design team.
☐YES
☐NO
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