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BID NOTICES
Notice to Contractors
Federal Aid Project No. NH-HSIP-0013(641)
WASHINGTON COUNTY, ALABAMA
Sealed bids will be received by the Director of Transportation at the office of the Alabama Department of Transportation, Montgomery, Alabama until 10:00 AM on January 31, 2025 and at that time publicly opened for constructing the Micro- Milling, Resurfacing, Steel Blockout Replacement, and Traffic Stripe on SR-13 (US-43) from the Mobile County Line to Bilbo Creek Bridge southeast of McIntosh. Length 5.683 mi.
The total amount of uncompleted work under contract to a contractor must not exceed the amount of his or her qualification certificate.
The Entire Project Shall Be Completed By December 31, 2025. A 2.00% DBE Contract Obligation Is Required.
A Bidding Proposal may be purchased for $5.00. Plans may be purchased for $7.00 per set. Plans and Proposals are available at the Alabama Department of Transportation, 1409 Coliseum Boulevard, Room E-108, Montgomery, AL 36110. Checks should be made payable to the Alabama Department of Transportation. Plans and Proposals will be mailed only upon receipt of remittance. No refunds will be made.
Minimum wage rates for this project have been pre-determined by the Secretary of Labor and are set forth in the advertised specifications. This project is subject to the contract work hours and Safety Standards Act and its implementing regulations.
Cashier’s check or bid bond for 5% of bid (maximum – $50,000.00) made payable to the Alabama Department of Transportation must accompany each bid as evidence of good faith.
The bracket range is shown only to provide general financial information to contractors and bonding companies concerning the project’s complexity and size. This Bracket should not be used in preparing a bid, nor will this bracket have any bearing on the decision to award this contract.
The Bracket Estimate On This Project Is From $1,898,612 To $2,320,526 .
The proposed work shall be performed in conformity with the rules and regulations for carrying out the Federal Highway Act.
Plans and Specifications are on file in Room E-108 of the Alabama Department of Transportation at Montgomery, Alabama 36110.
In accordance with the rules and regulations of The Alabama Department of Transportation, proposals will be issued only to prequalified contractors or their authorized representatives, upon requests that are received before 10 AM., on the day previous to the day of opening of bids.
The bidder’s proposal must be submitted on the complete original proposal furnished him or her by the Alabama Department of Transportation.
The Alabama Department of Transportation, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42
U.S.C. 2000D TO 2000D-4 and Title 49 code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of The Secretary, Part 21, nondiscrimination in federally-assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively insure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin in consideration for an award.
The right to reject any or all bids is reserved.
JOHN R. COOPER Transportation Director
Washington County News January 10, 17, 24, 2025
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Advertisement for Bids
Separate sealed bids for the construction of: Millry Wastewater Lagoon Improvements, SRF Project CS010964-01, will be received by the Utilities Board of the Town of Millry at the office of 105 Second Avenue, Millry, AL 36558 (City Hall) until 11:00 AM (local time) on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud. The contract documents may be examined at the following locations: Insite Engineering, LLC, in the online plan library at www.insiteengineering.org.
Work on the Project includes dredging the primary lagoon, constructing drying beds, and installing flow structures.
ALL BIDDERS MUST HAVE A CURRENT STATE OF ALABAMA GENERAL CONTRACTORS LICENSE. ALL CONTRACTORS MUST BE REGISTERED WITH SAM.GOV.
Copies of the contract documents may be obtained at the issuing office, Insite Engineering, LLC, in the online plan library at www.insiteengineering.org.
Stan Rigney
Chairman of the Board
Washington County News January 10, 17, 24, 31, 2025
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SECTION 00020
INVITATION FOR BIDS
The Washington County Housing Authority, Chatom, Alabama will receive bids for the Modernization of Public Housing Site AL117-1, VIII, HUD Modernization Project No. AL09-P117-501-23, until 2:00 p.m., (Central Time) on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at the central office of the Authority, 84 Plemmons Circle, Chatom, Alabama, at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud.
The project consists of furnishing all plant, labor, materials, equipment and all services and performing and coordinating all operations for the Modernization of Public Housing Site AL117-1, VIII HUD Modernization Number AL09-P117-501-23. The Work of the base bid shall include, but is not necessarily limited to bathroom retrofit including replacement of bathtubs, faucets, valves, lavatories, tub surrounds, painting, floor tile, and work incidental thereunto. Attention and reference are directed to the General Notes of the drawings.
Contract documents, including drawings and technical specifications, are on file at the office of The Washington County Housing Authority, 84 Plemmons Circle, Chatom, Alabama and The Architectural Office of William J. Peek, 908 S. Hull St., Suite 210, Montgomery, Alabama 36104.
Copies of contract documents may be obtained by depositing $200.00 with The Architectural Office of William J. Peek for each set of documents so obtained. Each such deposit will be refunded if the drawings and specifications are returned in good condition within ten days after bid opening.
Plans and specifications will be issued only to qualified contractors licensed by the State Licensing Board of General Contractors of Alabama as required by Title 34, Chapter 8, Code of Alabama, 1975 as amended. Only bids of such contractors who are duly licensed will be considered. Current license number must be displayed on the sealed envelope in which the bid is delivered or the bid WILL NOT be accepted.
Bidders are requested to inspect the property and the buildings themselves, as well as operations and conditions that may be affected.
A certified check or bank draft, payable to the order of The Washington County Housing Authority or a satisfactory bid bond executed by the bidder and an acceptable surety company in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the total bid shall be submitted with each bid. Acceptable Surety Companies are listed in the current issue of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, Circular 570.
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, religion, sex, or national origin.
Contractors are reminded that in accordance with State Law, Alabama General Contractor’s licensing number shall be displayed on the sealed envelope in which the bid is delivered or the bid will not be accepted.
Each bid must include the Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements of Bidders, 1992 Edition, Non-Collusive Affidavit and the Previous Participation Certificate signed by the bidder and on the correct HUD forms.
The Washington County Housing Authority reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive any informality in the bidding.
Bids may be held by the Housing Authority of the City of Aliceville for a period not to exceed sixty (60) days from the date of opening of bids for the purpose of reviewing them and investigating the qualifications of the bidders, prior to awarding the contract.
The Washington County Housing Authority
By: Magan Dearmon
Title: Executive Director
Washington County News January 10, 17, 24, 2025
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FORECLOSURE NOTICES
STATE OF ALABAMA
COUNTY OF WASHINGTON
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE
FORECLOSURE SALE
Default having been made under the terms of that certain mortgage executed by James Stokley, III & Misty Stokley, husband and wife, on the 14th day of April, 2017 to West Alabama Bank & Trust which said mortgage is recorded in the Probate Office of Washington County, Alabama, in Mortgage Book 501, at Page 73, and by reason of such default, having declared all of the indebtedness secured by said mortgage due and payable, and such default continuing, notice is hereby given that, acting under the power of sale contained in said mortgage, West Alabama Bank & Trust will sell at public outcry, for cash, to the highest bidder, before the main entrance of the Courthouse in the City of Chatom, County of Washington, Alabama, at noon or otherwise during the legal hours of sale on January 15, 2025 the following described real estate situated in Washington County, Alabama, to-wit:
The land referred to herein below is situated in the county of Washington, state of AL, and is described as follows:
PARCEL I: Beginning at a set ½” capped iron pin (Linder #34762), which marks the Northwest corner of the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 8, Township 8 North, Range 3 West, Washington County, Alabama; thence along the North line of said Northeast Quarter of Northwest Quarter, South 89 degrees 04 minutes 39 seconds East 1160.39 feet to a set ½” capped iron pin on the West Right-of-Way margin of Alabama Highway No. 17, said margin also being the East margin of the former Right-of-Way of the Burlington Northern Railroad; thence along said margin South 05 degrees 22 minutes 04 seconds West 2005.56 feet to a set ½” capped iron pin; thence North 89 degrees 34 minutes 29 seconds West 986.58 feet to a set ½” capped iron pin; thence North 00 degrees 23 minutes 50 seconds East 2008.17 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING, containing 49.37 acres, more or less, and lying in the Northwest Quarter of Section 8, Township 8 North, Range 3 West, Washington County, Alabama.
LESS AND EXCEPT: Commencing at a found ½ inch capped iron pin (Linder #34762), which marks the Northwest corner of the Northeast ¼ of the Northwest ¼ of Section 8, Township 8 North, Range 3 West, Washington County, Alabama; thence South 00 degrees 23 minutes 50 seconds West 865.78 feet; thence North 90 degrees East 117.21 feet to a set ½ inch capped iron pin (Linder CA-1065-LS) said point being the POINT OF BEGINNING for the parcel herein described; thence South 84 degrees 37 minutes 56 minutes East 788.25 feet to a set ½ inch capped iron pin; thence South 05 degrees 22 minutes 04 seconds West 570.23 feet to a set ½ inch capped iron pin; thence North 84 degrees 37 minutes 56 seconds West 738.66 feet to a set ½ inch capped iron pin; thence North 00 degrees 23 minutes 50 seconds East 572.38 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING , containing 10.0 acres, more or less, and lying in the Northwest ¼ of Section 8, Township 8 North, Range 3 West, Washington County, Alabama. TOGETHER WITH a 30 foot non-exclusive easement for the purpose of ingress, egress and utilities and being 15 foot each side of the following described center line: COMMENCING at a found ½ inch capped iron pin (Linder #34762), which marks the Northwest corner of the Northeast ¼ of the Northwest ¼ of Section 8, Township 8 North, Range 3 West, Washington County, Alabama; thence South 00 degrees 23 minutes 50 seconds West 856.78 feet; thence North 90 degrees East 117.21 feet to a set ½ inch capped iron pin (Linder CA-1065-LS); thence South 84 degrees 37 minutes 56 seconds East 788.25 feet to a set ½ inch capped iron pin; thence South 05 degrees 22 minutes 04 seconds West 250.85 feet to the center of a dirt drive, said point being the POINT OF BEGINNING for the center line to be described; thence along the center of said drive South 49 degrees 05 minutes 52 seconds East 24.16 feet; thence South 01 degrees 49 minutes 58 seconds East 217.25 feet; thence South 20 degrees 07 minutes 06 seconds East 67.59 feet; thence South 72 degrees 28 minutes 35 seconds East 104.17 feet to the West line of Alabama Highway No. 17, said point being the POINT OF TERMINUS for the easement herein described.
PARCEL II: Commencing at a found ½ inch capped iron pin (Linder #34762), which marks the Northwest corner of the Northeast ¼ of the Northwest ¼ of Section 8, Township 8 North, Range 3 West, Washington County, Alabama; thence South 00 degrees 23 minutes 50 seconds West 865.78 feet; thence North 90 degrees East 117.21 feet to a set ½ inch capped iron pin (Linder CA-1065-LS) said point being the POINT OF BEGINNING for the parcel herein described; thence South 84 degrees 37 minutes 56 minutes East 788.25 feet to a set ½ inch capped iron pin; thence South 05 degrees 22 minutes 04 seconds West 570.23 feet to a set ½ inch capped iron pin; thence North 84 degrees 37 minutes 56 seconds West 738.66 feet to a set ½ inch capped iron pin; thence North 00 degrees 23 minutes 50 seconds East 572.38 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING, containing 10.0 acres, more or less, and lying in the Northwest ¼ of Section 8, Township 8 North, Range 3 West, Washington County, Alabama. TOGETHER WITH a 30 foot non-exclusive easement for ingress, egress and utilities being 15 foot each side of the following described center line: COMMENCING at a found ½ inch capped iron pin (Linder #34762), which marks the Northwest corner of the Northeast ¼ of the Northwest ¼ of Section 8, Township 8 North, Range 3 West, Washington County, Alabama; thence South 00 degrees 23 minutes 50 seconds West 856.78 feet; thence North 90 degrees East 117.21 feet to a set ½ inch capped iron pin (Linder CA-1065-LS); thence South 84 degrees 37 minutes 56 seconds East 788.25 feet to a set ½ inch capped iron pin; thence South 05 degrees 22 minutes 04 seconds West 250.85 feet to the center of a dirt drive, said point of beginning being the POINT OF BEGINNING for the center line to be described; thence along the center of said drive South 49 degrees 05 minutes 52 seconds East 24.16 feet; thence South 01 degrees 49 minutes 58 seconds East 217.25 feet; thence South 20 degrees 07 minutes 06 seconds East 67.59 feet; thence South 72 degrees 28 minutes 35 seconds East 104.17 feet to the West line of Alabama Highway No. 17, said point being the POINT OF TERMINUS for the easement herein described.
For informational purposes only the street address for the above referenced property is believed to be: 33473 Highway 17, Millry, Alabama 36558, which is not a part of the legal description and in the event of any discrepancy the legal description described in this notice shall control. Together with the hereditaments and appurtenances thereunto belonging and all fixtures now attached to and used in connection with the premises herein described.
Said sale will be subject to the right of way easements and restrictions of record in the Probate Office of Washington County, Alabama, and will be subject to outstanding property taxes, and existing special assessments, if any, which might adversely affect the title to subject property.
Said property will be sold on an “As Is, Where Is” basis without warranty or recourse, express or implied as to title, use and/or enjoyment. Neither the mortgagee, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of the mortgagee make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property offered for sale. Any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition, including those suggested by Code of Ala. (1975) §35-4-271, are expressly disclaimed.
Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process.
Said sale will be made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by the above described mortgage, and the proceeds thereof will be applied as provided by the terms of said mortgage. The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit in certified funds made payable to Reynolds, Reynolds & Little, LLC at the time and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price must be paid in certified funds or by wire transfer by 5:00 p.m. the next business day at the Law Office of Reynolds, Reynolds & Little, LLC at the address indicated below unless prior to said sale Reynolds, Reynolds & Little, LLC has agreed to a later date or closing location. The Mortgagee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate.
The failure of any high bidder to pay the purchase price and close this sale shall, at the option of Mortgagee, be cause for rejection of the bid, and if the bid is rejected, Mortgagee shall have the option of making the sale to the next highest bidder who is able, capable and willing to comply with the terms thereof.
This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation.
THIS IS AN ACTION TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THIS PURPOSE.
West Alabama Bank & Trust
Mortgagee
Justin B. Little
REYNOLDS, REYNOLDS & LITTLE, LLC
Attorneys for Mortgagee
2115 Maxie Thomas Way
Post Office Box 2863
Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35403-2863
Telephone: 205-391-0073
File No. 56.2179-A
Washington County News December 27, 2024, January 3, 2025, and January 10, 2025
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STATE OF ALABAMA
COUNTY OF WASHINGTON
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE
FORECLOSURE SALE
Default having been made under the terms of that certain mortgage executed by James C. Stokley, III and Misty Stokley, husband and wife, on the 28th day of October, 2011 to West Alabama Bank & Trust which said mortgage is recorded in the Probate Office of Washington County, Alabama, in Mortgage Book 444, at Page 253, and by reason of such default, having declared all of the indebtedness secured by said mortgage due and payable, and such default continuing, notice is hereby given that, acting under the power of sale contained in said mortgage, West Alabama Bank & Trust will sell at public outcry, for cash, to the highest bidder, before the main entrance of the Courthouse in the City of Chatom, County of Washington, Alabama, at noon or otherwise during the legal hours of sale on January 15, 2025 the following described real estate situated in Washington County, Alabama, to-wit:
DESCRIBED PROPERTY IS LOCATED IN WASHINGTON COUNTY, AL
TOWNSHIP 8 NORTH, RANGE 4 WEST
Commencing at a ½ inch rebar at the NE corner of that 3.0 acre tract described in DB 385 at page 76 as being North 89 degrees 34 minutes 27 seconds East a distance of 208.7 feet from an iron at the NW corner of that 3.0 acres, but is actually (South 89 degrees 52 minutes 32 seconds East a distance of 216.65 feet); thence North 80 degrees 00 minutes 09 seconds East, a distance of 377.56 feet to a set ½ inch capped iron on the North margin Washington County Highway #34 (30 feet from centerline); thence, leaving highway, North 10 degrees 07 minutes 12 seconds West, a distance of 185 feet to a set ½ inch reference iron; thence North 10 degrees 7 minutes 12 seconds West, a distance of 23.70 feet to a point in a cluster of blown down trees and the NW corner of this parcel; thence North 79 degrees 52 minutes 49 seconds East, a distance of 417.40 feet to a set ½ inch capped iron; thence South 10 degrees 07 minutes 12 seconds East, a distance of 208.70 feet to a set ½ inch capped iron, on the North margin of aforesaid highway, which is in an irregular curve, concave to the North, having a radius of 1000 feet a central angle of 24 degrees 05 minutes 33 seconds, and a chord of 417.40 feet bearing South 79 degrees 52 minutes 48 seconds West; thence West along said curve a distance of 420.49 feet to the point of beginning; contains 2.14 acres, more or less, and is a part of Section 26 and Section 27, Township 8 North, Range 4 West, in Washington County, Alabama, as per plat of survey of Charles Roe, Registered Surveyor, dated August 18, 2008.
For informational purposes only the street address for the above referenced property is believed to be: 3109 County Road 34, Millry, Alabama 36558, which is not a part of the legal description and in the event of any discrepancy the legal description described in this notice shall control. Together with the hereditaments and appurtenances thereunto belonging and all fixtures now attached to and used in connection with the premises herein described.
Said sale will be subject to the right of way easements and restrictions of record in the Probate Office of Washington County, Alabama, and will be subject to outstanding property taxes, and existing special assessments, if any, which might adversely affect the title to subject property.
Said property will be sold on an “As Is, Where Is” basis without warranty or recourse, express or implied as to title, use and/or enjoyment. Neither the mortgagee, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of the mortgagee make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property offered for sale. Any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition, including those suggested by Code of Ala. (1975) §35-4-271, are expressly disclaimed.
Said sale will be made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by the above described mortgage, and the proceeds thereof will be applied as provided by the terms of said mortgage. The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit in certified funds made payable to Reynolds, Reynolds & Little, LLC at the time and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price must be paid in certified funds or by wire transfer by 5:00 p.m. the next business day at the Law Office of Reynolds, Reynolds & Little, LLC at the address indicated below unless prior to said sale Reynolds, Reynolds & Little, LLC has agreed to a later date or closing location. The Mortgagee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate.
The failure of any high bidder to pay the purchase price and close this sale shall, at the option of Mortgagee, be cause for rejection of the bid, and if the bid is rejected, Mortgagee shall have the option of making the sale to the next highest bidder who is able, capable and willing to comply with the terms thereof.
This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation.
West Alabama Bank & Trust
Mortgagee
Justin B. Little
REYNOLDS, REYNOLDS & LITTLE, LLC
Attorneys for Mortgagee
2115 Maxie Thomas Way
Post Office Box 2863
Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35403-2863
Telephone: 205-391-0073
File No. 56.2179-B
Washington County News December 27, 2024, January 3, 2025, and January 10, 2025
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NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
WASHINGTON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NO. PC2024-055
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LINNIE JEANNETTE ETHEREDGE, DECEASED
NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS
Letters Testamentary as Executor of the Will of Linnie Jeannette Etheredge, deceased, having been granted to James David Etheredge on the 11th day of September, 2024, by the Honorable Nick Williams, Judge of Probate of said County, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same within the time allowed by law, or the same will be barred.
NICK WILLIAMS, JUDGE OF PROBATE
HAROLD L. ODOM
Attorney for Executor
P. O. Box 1087
Chatom, Alabama 36518
Washington County News January 10, 17, 24, 2025
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LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
LEGAL NOTICE
Case No.: PC-2024-046
NOTICE BY ADMINISTRATRIX
IN ESTATE OF JAMES D. HOWARD
Letters of Administration upon the estate of said decedent having been granted to the following named Administratrix on the 25th day of November, 2024, by Honorable Nick Williams, Judge of Probate Court of Washington County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all the parties having claims against the estate may present the same within the time required by law or they will be barred.
GERALDINE P. HOWARD Administratrix
LAMAR C. JOHNSON Attorney for Administratrix
Post Office Box 729
Grove Hill, Alabama 36451
Washington County News January 10, 17, 24, 2025