WCN LEGALS 10-16
BID NOTICES
Notice to Contractors
State Project No.
ATRP2-65-2024-065
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 November 07, 2025 and at that time publicly opened for constructing the Intersection Improvements on SR-57 (US-45) at CR-1 to include Left Turn Lane Additions on SR-57 (US-45) in Fruitdale. Length 0.395 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 In Fifty-five (55) Working Days.
A Bidding Proposal may be purchased for $5.00. Plans may be purchased for $28.00 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.
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 $1,126,789 To $1,377,197 .
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.
Section 34-8-8. Code of Alabama 1975 as amended states in part as follows: ‘… it will be necessary for him or her to show evidence of license before his or her bid is considered,’ Further, Section 34-8-8, Code of Alabama 1975 as amended also states in part as follows: ‘All Owners, Architects, and engineers receiving bids pursuant to this chapter shall require the person, firm, or corporation to include his or her current license number on the bid.’
The right to reject any or all bids is reserved.
JOHN R. COOPER
Transportation Director
Washington County News October 17, 24, 31, 2025
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Notice to Contractors
Federal Aid Project No. HSIP-MR25(906)
CLARKE, CHOCTAW, MARENGO, MONROE, WASHINGTON, AND WILCOX COUNTIES, 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 November 07, 2025 and at that time publicly opened for constructing the Traffic Signal Upgrades (Traffic Signal Backplate Installation) on various routes at various locations in the Southwest Region (Grove Hill Area) as indicated in the plans.
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 In Fifty-five (55) Working Days.
A Bidding Proposal may be purchased for $5.00. Plans may be purchased for $11.00 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 $224,362 To $274,220.
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 October 17, 24 and 31, 2025
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MOWA Choctaw Housing Authority
Five Rental Homes Project
Invitation Bid Meeting
RFQ-10-06-2025-001
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-10-06-2025-001_MCHA Five Homes Project
Project Description: New Construction of Five 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:
October 23, 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:
October 30, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. (CT)
· Bid Document Availability:
Available beginning October 23, 2025
· Bid Submission Deadline:
November 5, 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.
Insurance:
Contractor should have License, Home Builders License, General Liability, Workman Compensation.
Sovereignty Immunity:
For the limited purpose of enforcing obligations arising under the bid, performance, or payment bonds, the MOWA Choctaw Housing Authority waives its sovereign immunity.
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 – darrensnow@mowachoctaw.com
James Clarke – clarkitects@bellsouth.net
Dustin Williams – dustinwilliams@mowachoctaw.com
Lillie Steiner – lilliesteiner@mowachoctaw.com
Washington County News October 17, 24, 2025
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Advertisement for Bid
Washington County
Washington County is taking sealed bids for labor, equipment, materials, and any incidentals required to complete the work required for the Resurfacing and Traffic Stripe on County Road 8 from Mississippi State Line to US-45 a distance of 7.936 miles. This bid is intended to comply with the Rebuild Alabama Act, No. 2019-2, and Alabama Code Title 39, the Alabama Public Works Law. Bidders shall be required to comply with the provisions of the Rebuild Alabama Act, No. 2019-2 and Title 39 of the Alabama Code regardless if the requirement is explicitly detailed in the bid proposal or not.
Only bids from contractors or material suppliers listed on the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) approved list of contractors and material suppliers will be accepted. All bids must be marked with the word “BID” on the outside of the bid package along with Bid Proposal for Project No. RA-WCP-65-06-2025, the bid date and the Alabama General Contractor’s License Number.
The contractor shall meet all Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) Bonding and Licensing requirements as well as all applicable laws, ordinances, and codes of the U. S. Government, the State of Alabama, any relevant municipality, and the COUNTY, and, specifically and without limitation, shall comply with all provisions of the Beason-Hammond Alabama Taxpayer and Citizen Protection Act, commonly referred to as the Immigration Act.
Sealed bids will be received by the Washington County Commission at 45 Court Street Chatom, AL 36518 until 10 A.M. Central Time on October 27, 2025, and then publicly opened as soon thereafter as practicable. Award will be made at the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Washington County Commission.
Specifications are on file and may be acquired at the Washington County Engineering Department:
Washington County Engineering Office
45 Court Street
Chatom, AL 36518
Phone Number: (251) 847-2423
Hours of operation are 6:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. (Central Time) Monday through Thursday.
County reserves the right to accept or reject all Bids or any portion thereof.
Washington County News October 3,10,17, 2025
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FORECLOSURE NOTICES
MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE
Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed on January 25, 2002 by David Lang, Sr., a single person, originally in favor of Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc., and recorded in 286 at 287 on January 31, 2002, in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Washington County, Alabama. LOGS Legal Group LLP, as counsel for Mortgagee or Transferee and under and by virtue of power of sale contained in the said mortgage will, on December 3, 2025, sell at public outcry to the highest bidder at the main entrance of the Washington County, Alabama, Courthouse in the City of Chatom, during the legal hours of sale, the following real estate situated in Washington County, Alabama, to wit:
Lot 27 and the West One-Half of Lot 28 of LAKEVIEW PARK, a Subdivision in McIntosh, Alabama as recorded in Plat Book 3, Page 60 in the Office of the Judge of Probate, Washington County, Alabama.
For informational purposes only, the property address is: Route 2 Box 108 Nichols, Mc Intosh, AL 36553.
Any property address provided is not part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description referenced herein shall control.
This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. Furthermore, the property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance AS IS, WHERE IS. 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, expressly are disclaimed. This sale is subject to all prior liens and encumbrances and unpaid taxes and assessments including any transfer tax associated with the foreclosure. The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit of Five Thousand Dollars and no/100 ($5,000.00) in certified or cash funds at the time and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price must be paid in certified funds by close of business on the next business day thereafter at the Law Office of LOGS Legal Group LLP at the address indicated below. LOGS Legal Group LLP reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidder, or to reschedule the sale, should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due.
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.
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., and its successors and assigns
Mortgagee or Transferee
LOGS LEGAL GROUP LLP
8520 Cliff Cameron Dr., Suite 330
Charlotte, NC 28269
704-333-8107/ 25-025305
Attorneys for Mortgagee or Transferee
Washington County News October 3, 2025 and October 10, 2025 and October 17, 2025
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Adoption
STATE OF ALABAMA
COUNTY OF WASHINGTON
IN THE PROBATE COURT
OF SAID COUNTY
CASE NO AD2024-009
IN THE MATTER OF AN ADOPTION PETITION OF JOSEPH M WALDRUP AND WIFE, TERESA D. WALDRUP FOR BABY BOY WALDRUP (J.M.W.), A MINOR
NOTICE OF ADOPTION PROCEEDINGS
Notice to any known, Unknown or Undisclosed Father of Baby Boy Waldrup (aka J.M.W.), you Will take notice that a petition for the adoption of Baby Boy Waldrup, a minor born unto Torri Shenae Waldrup on February 24, 2024 was filed on August 30, 2024 in the Probate Court of Washington County, Alabama alleging that the natural father is either unknown or has not been correctly disclosed to the Court. Please be advised that if you intend to contest this adoption, you MUST file a written response within (30) days of the date of the last publication herein with counsel for said Petitioners, whose name and address is shown below and with the Clerk of the said Probate Court.
Please take notice that Petition for adoptions in the above-styled matter has been filed in said Court by Joseph M. Waldrup and Teresa D. Waldrup, Petitioners, and that the 24th day of November, 2025, at 10:30 A.M. has been set for hearing on the same at the Washington County Courthouse in Chatom, Alabama.
Nick Williams, Judge of Probate
HAROLD ODOM ATTORNEY FOR Petitioner
P.O. BOX 1087
CHATOM, AL 36518
Washington County News October 3, 10, 17, 24, 2025
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STATE OF ALABAMA
COUNTY OF Washington
IN THE PROBATE COURT
OF SAID COUNTY
CASE NO AD-2025-008
IN THE MATTER OF AN ADOPTION PETITION OF JOSEPH M WALDRUP AND WIFE, TERESA D. WALDRUP FOR BABY BOY WALDRUP (L.J.W.), A MINOR
NOTICE OF ADOPTION PROCEEDINGS
Notice to any known, Unknown or Undisclosed Father of Baby Boy Waldrup (aka L.J.W.), you will take notice that a petition for the adoption of Baby Boy Waldrup, a minor born unto Torri Shenae Waldrup on August 10, 2018 was filed on August 30, 2024 in the Probate Court of Washington County, Alabama alleging that the natural father is either unknown or has not been correctly disclosed to the Court. Please be advised that if you intend to contest this adoption, you MUST file a written response within (30) days of the date of the last publication herein with counsel for said Petitioners, whose name and address is shown below and with the Clerk of the said Probate Court.
Please take notice that Petition for adoptions in the above—styled matter has been filed in said Court by Joseph M. Waldrup and Teresa D. Waldrup, Petitioners, and that the 24th day of November, 2025 at 10:00 A.M. has been set for hearing on the same at the Washington County Courthouse in Chatom, Alabama.
NICK WIL IAMS, JUDGE OF PROBATE
HAROLD ODOM
ATTORNEY FOR PETITIONER
P.O. BOX 1087
CHATOM, AL 36518
Washington County News October 3, 10, 17, 24, 2025
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NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
WASHINGTON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NO. PC-2025-051
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CHARLIE WHISENHUNT JR., DECEASED
NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS
Letters Testamentary as Executor of the Will of CHARLIE WHISENHUNT JR., deceased, having been granted to Christopher Whisenhunt and Debra Thomas on the 23 day of September, 2025, 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
Odom & Odom Attorneys
P. O. Box 1087
Chatom, Alabama 36518
(251) 847-2904
Washington County News October 10, 17, 24, 2025
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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
WASHINGTON COUNTY, ALABAMA
IN THE MATTER OF THE
ESTATE OF LEWIS HARRIS WILLIAMS, Deceased
Case No. PC2025-062
NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS
Letters testamentary on the Estate of Lewis Harris Williams, deceased, having been granted to the undersigned on the 26th day of August, 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 within the time allowed by law, or the same will be barred.
Sarah Ruth Williams Executrix of the Estate of Lewis Harris Williams, Deceased
E. TATUM TURNER
P. O. Drawer 1389
Chatom, AL 36518
(251) 847-2237
Attorney for Petitioner,
Sarah Ruth Williams
Washington County News October 3, 10, 17, 2025
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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
WASHINGTON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NO. PC2025-041
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE
OF DAVID D. DOLBEAR, DECEASED
NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS
Letters Testamentary as Executor of the Will of DAVID D. DOLBEAR, deceased having been granted to AMANDA J. SULLIVAN on the 11th day of September, 2025, 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
TIMOTHY A. CLARKE
Attorney for Executrix
MAYNARD NEXSEN
PC RSA Battle House Tower
11 North Water Street, Suite 24290
Mobile, Alabama 36602
Washington County News October 3, 10, 17, 2025
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LETTERS OF TESTAMENTARY
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
WASHINGTON COUNTY, ALABAMA
NO. PC2025-063
IN THE MATTER OF THE
ESTATE OF HILDA WOODYARD, Deceased
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY of said decedent having been granted to the undersigned on the 3rd day of September, 2025, by The Honorable NICK WILLIAMS, 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 the same will be barred.
CONNIE WOODYA GUICE, Co-Personal Representative
STEPHENS PRATER, Co-Personal Representative
KEN BUSH, Co-Personal Representative
James D. Evans, Attorney at Law
Attorney for the Co-Personal Representatives
210 West Smith Street
Butler, AL 36904
Washington County News October 3, 10, 17, 2025
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STATE OF ALABAMA
COUNTY OF WASHINGTON
CASE NO.: PC2025-068
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF
FRANK HOWARD, DECEASED
Letters of Testamentary on the estate of Frank Howard, deceased, having been granted to JEREMY TELL BROWN on the 15th day of September, 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.
Dolbare Law, LLC
J. Blane Dolbare
Attorney for Petitioner
Post Office Box 565
Chatom, AL 36518
Washington County News October 3, 10, 17, 2025