5.23 WCN LEGALS
MOWA Choctaw Housing Authority
Five Rental Homes Project
Invitation Bid Meeting
RFQ-05-20-2025-001
MOWA Choctaw Housing Authority – Invitation for Sealed Bids
The MOWA Choctaw Housing Authority (MCHA) is soliciting sealed bids for the following project:
Project Name: RFQ-05-20-2025-001_MCHA Six Homes Project
Project Description: New Construction of Six Single-Family Homes
Location: MOWA Band of Choctaw Indians Reservation, Mt. Vernon, Alabama
This Invitation for Bid is open to selected Home Builders. The project will be awarded under an unrestricted solicitation to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder using the “X” Factor tabulation (Indian Preference applied). One Prime Contractor will be awarded the project.
The scope of work includes the new construction of six homes, including all associated utility infrastructure and septic systems. The Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, tools, and incidentals necessary for the full completion of the project.
Key Dates and Information:
· Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting: June 2, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. (CT)
Location: MOWA Choctaw Housing Authority
1080 A Red Fox Road, Mt. Vernon, AL 36560
· Request for Information (RFI) Deadline:
June 16, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. (CT)
· Bid Document Availability:
Available beginning June 2, 2025
· Bid Submission Deadline:
June 23, 2025, by 11:00 a.m. (CT)
Deliver to:
MOWA Choctaw Housing Authority
Attention: Lillie Steiner
1080 A Red Fox Road, Mt. Vernon, AL 36560
Bid Security Requirement:
A bid guarantee from each bidder equivalent to five percent of the bid price. The “bid guarantee” must consist of a firm commitment such as a bid bond, certified check, or other negotiable instrument accompanying a bid as assurance that the bidder will, upon acceptance of the bid, execute such contractual documents as may be required within the time specified.
Failure to comply with these requirements will result in the forfeiture of the Bid Security as liquidated damages, not as a penalty, to cover administrative costs and delays incurred by the MOWA Choctaw Housing Authority due to the bidder’s non-performance.
Bid Opening:
Bids will be opened and read aloud publicly in the MCHA Conference Room immediately following the submission deadline.
All bids must be sealed, clearly labeled with the bidder’s name and the project title and submitted in accordance with the instructions in the bid documents. Bids must be based on a Lump Sum as specified in the project documents. Segregated bids will not be accepted.
MCHA reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Award of the contract is subject to final approval by the MOWA Choctaw Housing Authority Board of Commissioners.
For additional information, please contact:
Darren Snow – (251) 431-5151
James Clarke – clarkitects@bellsouth.net
Washington County News May 23, 30, 2025
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STATE OF ALABAMA
WASHINGTON COUNTY
TO: Whom It May Concern
INVITATION TO BID
SEALED BIDS WILL BE RECEIVED UNTIL 10:00 AM ON THE 30th day of JUNE, 2025, AT THE OFFICE OF THE WASHINGTON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION IN CHATOM, ALABAMA, AND THEN OPENED IN PUBLIC FOR two separate bids for the replacement of intercom systems at Millry High School and Leroy High School.
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS
1. Bids must be submitted in two separate sealed envelopes designated Leroy High School and Millry High School intercom replacement
2. Bids will not be considered if delivery is not guaranteed.
3. Performance periods for intercom replacement bids are 90 days from receipt of notice to proceed.
4. The Alabama Bid Law (Section 41-16-50) requires that all bidders must furnish a bid bond on any contract exceeding $10,000.00. Therefore, a bid bond for $500.00 or acceptable substitute must accompany this bid.
5. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
Curtis Kirkland, Superintendent
Washington County News May 16, 23, 2025
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Notice to Contractors
Federal Aid Project No. NH-0013(642)
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 May 30, 2025 and at that time publicly opened for constructing the Planing, Resurfacing, and Traffic Stripe on SR-13 (US-43) from the junction of Donna Road to a point near the Lewis Creek Bridge (MP 43.000). Length 4.234mi.
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 May 31, 2026.
A 1.00% 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
$2,308,117 To $2,821,032.
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 May 9, 16 & 23, 2025
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FORECLOSURE NOTICE
Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness described in and secured by that certain vendor’s lien retained in deed executed by DANIEL C. SULLIVAN, and dated August 31, 2023 and recorded in Deed Book 604, Page 566 (Instrument No.1469) of the Probate Records of Washington County, Alabama to VERONICA W. MORGAN, and the undersigned holder of said vendor’s lien deed having declared the entire indebtedness due and payable notice is hereby given that the undersigned, under and by virtue of the powers contained in said vendor’s lien deed, will sell at public outcry for cash to the highest bidder during the legal hours of sale on the 29th day of May, 2025 at the front or main door of the Courthouse of Washington County, Alabama in Chatom, Alabama, the following described real property lying and being situated in the County of Washington, State of Alabama, to-wit:
Beginning at a 2” pipe found marking the NW corner of the SE ¼ of the NW ¼ of Section 21, Township 4 North, Range 4 West, Washington County, Alabama: thence S 89º 26’ 12” E a distance of 1329.56 feet to a found capped iron (Sturdivant); thence S 00º 29’ 06” W a distance of 2541.83 feet to a capped iron set; thence S 58º 08’ 36” E a distance of 773.57 feet to a found 4” iron pipe; thence along the center of Lake Street S 32º 52’ 07” W a distance of 289.76 feet to a capped iron set; thence N 56º 35’ 13” W a distance of 43.80 feet to capped iron set; thence S 33º 26’ 09” W a distance of 20.00 feet to a capped iron found (Linder) in the center of Baxter Street; thence along the center of Baxter Street N 56º 35’ 13” W a distance of 542.83 feet to a capped iron found (Linder) on the East line of the SE ¼ of the SE ¼; thence N 00º 04’ 07” W a distance of 209.34 feet to a 1” iron pipe found marking the SE corner of the NE ¼ of the SW ¼; thence S 89º 58’ 11” W a distance of 1329.59 feet to ¾” iron rod found marking the SW corner of the NE ¼ of the SW ¼; thence N 00º 29’ 04” E a distance of 2691.57 feet to the point of beginning, containing 86.62 acres, more or less.
Said sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said vendor’s lien deed and all charges as provided therein and the expense incident thereto, including a reasonable attorney’s fee.
Said property will be sold on an “as is, where is” basis subject to any easements, encumbrances, and exceptions contained in said vendor’s lien deed and those contained in the records of the Office of the Judge of Probate where the above-described property is situated. Said property will be sold without warranty or recourse, expressed or implied as to title, use and/or enjoyment, and will be sold subject to the right of redemption of all parties entitled thereto.
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.
VERONICA W. MORGAN
Holder of said Vendor’s Lien Deed
JIM H. FERNANDEZ
FERNANDEZ, CRANE & COMBS, L.L.C.
Attorneys for Holders of said Vendor’s Lien Deed
Post Office Box 162
Mobile, Alabama 36601 / (251) 433-0738
Washington County News May 9, May 16, and May 23, 2025
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POSTPONEMENT
FORECLOSURE NOTICE
Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness described in and secured by that certain Mortgage executed by Kenny M. Goldman and wife, Racheal Goldman, to Thomas S. Jordan and wife, Christine S. Goldman, which said Mortgage is dated April 10, 2020 and filed for record April 22, 2020, and recorded in Mortgage Book 521 at Page 482 in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Washington County, Alabama, and said default continuing, notice is hereby given that the undersigned as holder of said Mortgage, by virtue of the power of sale contained therein, will sell at public outcry, for cash to the highest bidder, between the legal hours of sale at 12:00 noon on the 11th day of July, 2025, at the front door of the Washington County Courthouse in Chatom, Alabama, the following described real property in Washington County, Alabama, being the same property described in said deed, to-wit:
Commencing at the NE corner of the SE ¼ of SW ¼ of Section 4, Township 6 North, Range 3 West, thence South for 435.0 feet to the Point of Beginning, thence East for 120.0 feet, thence North for 156.45 feet, thence West for 285.0 feet to the East margin of Washington County Highway No. 15, thence South 04 degrees 47 minutes 47 seconds East along said margin for 157.0 feet, thence East for 151.86 feet to the Point of Beginning. Containing 1.0 acre, more or less, and being in the SE ¼ of SW ¼ and the SW ¼ of SE ¼ of Section 4, Township 6 North, Range 3 West, Washington County, Alabama.
Said sale is made for the purpose of paying the mortgage debt and costs of foreclosure, including a reasonable attorney’s fee.
THOMAS S. JORDAN
CHRISTINE S. JORDAN
Mortgagee
THE ABOVE FORECLOSURE SALE HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO JULY 11, 2025 AT 12 NOON.
E. TATUM TURNER
Turner, Onderdonk, Kimbrough & Howell, P. A.
P. O. Drawer 1389
Chatom, Alabama 36518
(251) 847-2237
Attorney for Mortgagee
Washington County News May 23, 2025
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NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
WASHINGTON COUNTY, ALABAMA
PROBATE CASE NO.: PC-25-034
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF
GLADYS HELEN TARVER, DECEASED
NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS
Letters Testamentary of said deceased having been granted to ROBERT ANDREW TARVER as Executor on the 5th day of May, 2025, by the Honorable Nick Williams, Probate Judge of the Probate Court of Washington County, Alabama, 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 they will be barred.
Nick Williams, Probate Judge
Jacqualyn S. Bradley
Attorney for Executrix
Post Office Box 912
Jackson, Alabama 36545
(251) 246-4556
Washington County News May 16, 23, 30, 2025
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PROBATE WILL
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
WASHINGTON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NO. PC2025-032
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF
JOE L. PRICE, DECEASED
NOTICE OF HEARING TO PROBATE WILL
On the 24th day of April, 2025, Carl E. Craig and Jamie Lamar Richardson filed in this Court a document, purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of Joe L. Price, deceased, and they moved to admit the Will to probate and record. You are notified that a hearing has been set on the 18th day of June, 2025, at 9:00 o’clock a.m. in the Probate Court of Washington County, Alabama, when the motion will be considered. You have the right to appear at said hearing, and show why said paper writing should not be admitted to probate and record, as the true Last Will and Testament of said decedent.
NICK WILLIAMS, JUDGE OF PROBATE
Odom & Odom Attorneys
P. O. Box 1087
Chatom, Alabama 36518
Washington County News May 23, 30 and June 6, 2025
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JAMES. E. TOOMEY, Deceased
CASE NO: PC2025-013
NOTICE OF PETITION TO PROBATE WILL
TO: JAMES LARRY TOOMEY
You are hereby notified that on April 14, 2025, Shirley Barnes filed in the Probate Court of Washington County, Alabama a petition for the probate of record in this Court of a certain paper writing, purporting to be the last Will and Testament of James E. Toomey, deceased, and on that day said Will was filed in said Probate Court. Said petition states that you are an heir at law and next of kin of the deceased. The 9th day of June, 2025 at 10:00 o’clock a.m. has been set and appointed as the day for hearing of said petition, and the taking testimony in support thereof, at which time you can appear and contest the same if you see proper.
Nick Williams, Probate Judge
Washington County, Alabama
LAMAR JOHNSON
ATTORNEY FOR SHIRLEY BARNES
Washington County News May 9, 16, 23, 30, 2025
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APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
WASHINGTON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NO. PC2025-011
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF REBECCA NORED, Deceased
NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
To: W. F. Nored, Robert Anthony Nored, Heidi Renee Costilow, Sandy Lofton and Nicole Lofton and any other unknown heirs-at-law and next-of-kin of Rebecca Nored, deceased.
You are hereby notified that Catherine E. Dearman, petitioner, has filed in the Probate Court of Washington County, Alabama, a Petition to Admit Will to Probate and to Grant Letters of Executrix for the Estate of Rebecca Nored, deceased, having filed her petition, praying that she be appointed as Executrix of said Estate and upon consideration thereof, it is, ORDERED AND DECREED by the court that the 5th day of June, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. be the day and time set for a hearing on said petition before the Probate Court of Washington County, Alabama at which time you can appear and contest the same, if you see proper.
E. TATUM TURNER
As attorney for
The Estate of Rebecca Nored, deceased
Post Office Drawer 1389
Chatom, Alabama 36518
Washington County News May 9, 16, 23, 2025
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LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
WASHINGTON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: PC2025-010
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MARY MOORE, DECEASED
Letters of Administration on the Estate of Mary Moore, deceased, having been granted to Charles Moore 25th day of April, 2025, by the Honorable Nick Williams, Judge of the Probate Court of said County, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same for payment within the time allowed by law or the same will thereafter be barred.
CHARLES MOORE the Administrator of the Estate of Mary Moore, Deceased.
E. TATUM TURNER
As attorney for Administrator of
The Estate of Mary Moore, deceased
Post Office Drawer 1389
Chatom, Alabama 36518
Washington County News May 9, 16, 23, 2025
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public notices
Completion Notice
LEGAL NOTICE
Pine City Contracting, LLC hereby gives notice of completion of contract with the State of Alabama for construction of Project No. 100267.08 in Millry, Alabama. This notice will appear for three consecutive weeks beginning May 21, 2025 and ending on June 11, 2025. All claims should be filed at 1490 Love Road Grove Hill, AL 36451 during this period.
James Craig Butts
Pine City Contracting, LLC
Washington County News May 23, 30 and June 6, 2025
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PUBLIC NOTICE
The Washington County Housing Authority is now accepting applications for Public Housing. Please come by the office located at 84 Plemmons Circle, Chatom Al 36518 to fill out an application to join the waiting list. Or call the office @ 251-847-2916 and speak with the office manager for more information. Must be able to pass a background check and be qualified for Low Income Public Housing.
Washington County News May 23, 30, 2025
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PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
Town of McIntosh — Drainage Infrastructure Improvement Project
The Town of McIntosh will hold a public hearing to discuss its proposed application for funding to support a critical infrastructure project aimed at improving the town’s drainage system.
Date: June 03, 2025
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: McIntosh Town Hall, 206 Commerce Street, McIntosh, AL 36553
The purpose of this hearing is to inform citizens about the Town’s intent to apply for grant funding through the Local Recovery and Resilience Competition Program for the Drainage Infrastructure Improvement Project. The project seeks to address flooding issues caused by heavy rainfall and storm events, improve public safety, and enhance the long-term resilience of McIntosh’s infrastructure.
Citizens who reside in McIntosh’s town limits are encouraged to attend and provide input on local needs and priorities. Public comments will be considered as part of the grant application process. Written statements may also be submitted to Kristen Echols, Project Manager, at 206 Commerce Street, McIntosh, AL 36553 or kristenecholsmcintosh@gmail.com prior to the hearing.
Individuals requiring special accommodations to participate in the hearing should contact Kristen Echols at 251-944-2428 at least 48 hours in advance.
Town of McIntosh
Kristen Echols
Project Manager
251-944-2428
kristenecholsmcintosh@gmail.com
Washington County News May 23, 2025
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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
The MOWA Choctaw Housing Authority will hold a public hearing on:
Date: June 3, 2025
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Location: 1080 West Red Fox Road, Mt. Vernon, AL 36560
The purpose of this hearing is to inform the public of the MOWA Choctaw Housing Authority’s intent to apply for funding through the Local Recovery Housing Competition