Grand Blvd 2016 Drainage Improvements

The City of Mobile issued a sealed‑bid solicitation for drainage improvements along Grand Boulevard, received bids, and awarded the contract to MCELHENNEY CONSTRUCTION. The project is a municipal infrastructure upgrade focused on storm‑water drainage, requiring compliance with Alabama state licensing, bonding, insurance, and prevailing‑wage requirements. Bidders had to attend a mandatory pre‑bid conference, submit sealed proposals by July 12 2017, and provide a 5 % bid bond (capped at $50,000) and 100 % performance bond. The award amount was $628,269.60. • Scope: General drainage improvements on Grand Boulevard, Mobile, AL. • Procurement: Open sealed‑bid competition with mandatory pre‑bid conference and strict bonding/insurance criteria. • Award: Single‑vendor award to MCELHENNEY CONSTRUCTION; contract value approx. $628 k. • Requirements: Alabama contractor license (MU or HS), ALDOT bidder’s list, prevailing‑wage compliance, and liquidated‑damages provisions.