Award
Fairhope Bid No. 26-004-2022-PWI-004
City of Fairhope First Responder's Hurricane Safe Room
Recipient
Roy Lewis Construction Corporation
Award Amount
$1,891,800.00
Ceiling
$1,891,800.00
Awarded
April 13, 2026
Identifier
Bid No. 26-004-2022-PWI-004
The City of Fairhope, Alabama, acting as the government buyer, issued Bid No. 26-004-2022-PWI-004 for the construction of a 200 MPH hurricane safe room designed to support 77 occupants during high wind events, meeting FEMA 361 (2021) and ICC 500 (2020) standards. The project involves approximately 4,000 square feet of ICF construction for walls and roof, and includes a 125 KW dual fuel generator for backup power. Roy Lewis Construction Corporation was awarded the contract with a bid not to exceed $1,891,800. The contract encompasses construction services, site work, and compliance with federal, state, and local codes, including ADA requirements. The project site is located at Pecan Avenue, Fairhope, Alabama. The period of performance is 365 calendar days from the notice to proceed. The award was finalized following bid evaluation and tabulation, with the bid opening held at the City of Fairhope's Public Utilities Building. The project also involves detailed specifications for materials, stormwater management, and safety standards, with a focus on FEMA and ICC storm shelter standards.
Description
Construction of a 200 MPH 1st Responder Hurricane Safe Room meeting FEMA 361 version 2021 Guidelines and ICC 500 version 2020, supporting 77 occupants during high wind event, including ADA, Federal, State, and Local Code Requirements. The project includes +/-4,000 sf ICF Construction for wall and roof framing and a 125 KW dual fuel generator for backup.