Alabama State Port Authority Lawn Services Contract

This Janitorial Service contract shall be for a period of five (5) years effective October 1, 2022 and ending September 30, 2027. The Alabama Port Authority reserves the sole right to renew the contract in one (1) year increments at no cost to the APA for a period of up to five (5) years, with the first renewal year contract beginning October 1, 2027. The APA may cancel this contract at its sole discretion for any reason, including but not limited to non-performance of service, by providing a 30-day written notice of termination to Contractor. The APA also reserves the right to amend this contract at any time without penalty. Questions pertaining to this bid must be presented in writing, sent via email to Joy Lang, at joy.lang@alports.com no later than two (2) working days prior to the bid opening or will be forever waived. All answers will be posted to APA's website. No allowance will be made for errors, either of omission or commission, on the part of the bidders. It must be assumed that bidders have fully informed themselves as to all conditions, requirements, and specifications before submitting proposals and they cannot expect to be excused or relieved from the responsibility assumed by their proposals on the plea of error. In case of error in extension of prices, the unit price will govern. All bidders are to carefully examine the site(s) of the proposed work as outlined during the mandatory pre-bid meeting and tour and to thoroughly review the contract requirements prior to submission of a bid proposal. Each Bidder shall satisfy oneself as to the character, quality, and quantities of work to be performed, and as to the requirements of the proposed contract. The submission of a proposal shall be proof that the bidder has made such examination and is satisfied as to the conditions to be encountered in performing the work and as to the requirements of the proposed contract. The APA reserves the right to reject any and all bids deemed for the interest of the Alabama Port Authority and to strike out any item or items in the proposals, and to waive any defect or irregularity not a violation of law or to make any modification in the several conditions herein stipulated that are deemed to be in the best interest of the APA, including the separation of items of a class in making awards. In general, awards will be made at the sole discretion of the APA to the lowest satisfactory and responsible bidder. The APA reserves the right to reject, at will, any employees of the Contractor to perform work on APA property.

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