Track Material

INDEMNIFICATION The Contractor shall assume all liability for and shall indemnify and save harmless the State of Alabama and the Alabama State Port Authority, doing business as Alabama State Docks (ASD), and its officers and employees from all damages and liability for injury to any person or persons, and injury to or destruction of property, including the loss of use thereof, by reason of an accident or occurrence arising from operations under the contract, whether such operations are performed by himself or by any subcontractor or by anyone directly or indirectly employed by either of them occurring on or about the premises, or the ways and means adjacent during the term of the contract, or any extension thereof, and shall also assume the liability for injury and/or damages to adjacent or neighbouring property by reason of work done under the contract. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS The Contractor shall not commence work under the contract until he has obtained all insurance required under the following paragraphs and until such insurance has been approved by ASD, nor shall the Contractor allow any subcontractor to commence work until all similar applicable insurance has been obtained by the subcontractor or the Contractor has provided coverage for the subcontractor. The Contractor shall provide, at his expense, insurance in accordance with the following: General Requirements (applicable to all policies) All policies of insurance must be written with companies acceptable to ASD. The Contractor shall furnish to ASD certificates of insurance, signed by the licensed agent evidencing required coverages. ASD reserves the right to require certified copies of any and all policies. Each policy of insurance shall provide, either in body of the policy or by endorsement, that such policy cannot be substantially altered or cancelled without thirty (30) days' written notice to ASD and to the insured. Except for Workers Compensation, said policies will identify Alabama State Port Authority, its officers, officials, agents, servants and employees as Primary and Non-contributory Additional Insureds in connection with work performed for, on behalf of, or on the property of ASD. Commercial General Liability If performing any work on the Alabama State Port Authority property the Contractor shall take out and maintain during the life of the contract General Liability insurance, including Blanket Contractual and Completed Operations coverages, in an amount not less than $2,000,000 for any one occurrence for bodily injury, including death, and property damage liability. Automobile Liability If performing any work on the Alabama State Port Authority property the Contractor shall take out and maintain during the life of the contract Automobile Liability insurance covering any auto in an amount not less than $1,000,000 for any one occurrence for bodily injury, including death, and property damage liability. Workers Compensation The Contractor shall take out and maintain during the life of the contract Workers Compensation and Employers Liability insurance providing coverage under the Alabama Workers Compensation Act in an amount not less than that required by Alabama law. Where applicable, Contractor shall take out and maintain during the life of the contract insurance providing coverage as required by Federal statute, including but not limited to U.S. Longshoremen and Harb or workers' Compensation Act (USL&H), Jones Act, and Railroad Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA). This information sheet is provided as a guide to facilitate the bid process and highlight important points for consideration by bidders. Each bidder is responsible for fully reading and complying with the instructions on the Alabama State Port Authority bid form. This instruction sheet is to be used as a guide only. 1. No consideration will be given to bids unless presented on the Alabama State Port Authority "Requisition & Proposal" Form with suitable attachments as deemed necessary by the bidder. Alternate bid proposals may be rendered, with proper support. 2. The Alabama State Port Authority reserves the right to reject any and all bids if deemed in the Alabama State Port Authority interest. 3. No allowance will be made for error, either omission or commission. 4. Bids will not be accepted via fax. All bids must be sealed and sent via mail or hand delivered to the Terminal Railway office before the specified date and time. Bids must be marked with the following: "Track Material Bid Do not open until 10a.m. October 4, 2022" 5. The Alabama State Port Authority accepts no responsibility for facilitating the receipt of bids. 7. Bids over $7,500 must be notarized. 8. Bids received after specified opening time will be returned to the bidder unopened. Bidders are required to show a return address on the bid envelope. 9. Bid proposals must be filled out completely, including the name, address, telephone number and signature of responsible person. 10. Questions may be directed to the Terminal Railway, kevin.hamilton@alports.com.

Division 01 -	General Requirements.
Division 10 -	Specialties.
Division 11 -	Equipment.