Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 6/2/2026
Item Status: New
From: Wanda Gautney, Purchasing Director; Brian Underwood, Grants Director; Patrick Addison, PH&J Architects, Inc.
Submitted by: Jeanette Brown, Assistant Purchasing Director
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ITEM TITLE
Title
Construction of New Outdoor Atrium at Baldwin County Courthouse Located in Bay Minette, Alabama, for the Baldwin County Commission
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Allowance Authorization Nos. 2, 11, and 12 with Tindle Construction, LLC, in the total amount of $43,273.00, with no change to the original contract amount, for the Construction of New Outdoor Atrium at the Baldwin County Courthouse located in Bay Minette, Alabama.
Allowance costs will be paid from contract contingency security and owner’s allowances that were included in the bid amount.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Background: The Architect, Patrick Addison with PH&J Architects, is submitting for Commission approval Allowance Authorization No. 2 in the amount of $61,549.75 to move remaining balance to Owner’s Allowance, Allowance Authorization No. 11 in the credit amount of ($61,549.75) from Security Allowance, and Allowance Authorization No. 12 in the amount of $43,273.00 for additional work in the lobby and the security desk, which will be taken from the contract contingency allowance for Construction of New Outdoor Atrium at the Baldwin County Courthouse located in Bay Minette.
The contract included a contingency security allowance in the bid amount of $100,000.00 which was decreased by $38,450.25 for Allowance Authorization No. 1 and $61,549.75 for Allowance Authorization No. 2 leaving a balance of $0.
The contract also included a contingency owner’s allowance in the bid amount of $150,000.00 which was decreased by $122,085.90 for previous Authorizations and increased by ($61,549.75) for Allowance Authorizations No. 11 and decreased by $43,273.00 for Allowance Authorization No. 12 leaving a balance of $46,190.85.
Total project cost has not changed from the original bid amount of $2,800,000.00.
Summary of Previous ARPA Commission Action is attached.
Previous Commission action/date:
05/21/2026 meeting: Approved and authorized the Chairman to execute the Certificate of Substantial Completion and Allowance Authorization No. 1 with Tindle Construction, LLC, in the amount of $38,450.25, for security equipment, with no change to the original contract amount, for the Construction of New Outdoor Atrium at the Baldwin County Courthouse located in Bay Minette, Alabama. Allowance cost will be paid from contract contingency security allowance that was included in the bid amount.
04/07/2026 meeting: Approved and authorized the Chairman to execute Allowance Authorization No. 10 with Tindle Construction, LLC, in the amount of $15,344.46, to paint new brick in front of Courthouse and new countertop and outlet in Muster Room 102, with no change to the original contract amount, for the Construction of New Outdoor Atrium at the Baldwin County Courthouse located in Bay Minette, Alabama. Allowance cost will be paid from contract contingency allowance that was included in the bid amount.
03/17/2026 meeting: Approved and authorized the Chairman to execute Allowance Authorization No. 9 with Tindle Construction, LLC, in the amount of $47,019.70, for cabinetry, lighting, flooring, plumbing and painting, with no change to the original contract amount, for the Construction of New Outdoor Atrium at the Baldwin County Courthouse located in Bay Minette, Alabama. Allowance cost will be paid from contract contingency allowance that was included in the bid amount.
12/16/2025 meeting: Approved and authorized the Chairman to execute Allowance Authorization No. 8 with Tindle Construction, LLC, in the amount of $4,153.46, to apply wall coating to existing knee walls in front of Courthouse in lieu of clear sealant, with no change to the original contract amount, for the Construction of New Outdoor Atrium at the Baldwin County Courthouse located in Bay Minette, Alabama. Allowance cost will be paid from contract contingency allowance that was included in the bid amount.
11/18/2025 meeting: Approved and authorized the Chairman to execute Allowance Authorization No. 7 with Tindle Construction, LLC, in the amount of $1,581.00, for extending HVAC duct and fire sprinkler line in Lobby area due to lowering ceiling height in exit area, with no change to the original contract amount, for the Construction of New Outdoor Atrium at the Baldwin County Courthouse located in Bay Minette, Alabama. Allowance cost will be paid from contract contingency allowance that was included in the bid amount.
10/21/2025 meeting: Approved and authorized the Chairman to execute Allowance Authorization No. 6 with Tindle Construction, LLC, in the amount of $3,450.00, for installing riser at storm sewer, with no change to the original contract amount, for the Construction of New Outdoor Atrium at the Baldwin County Courthouse located in Bay Minette, Alabama. Allowance cost will be paid from contract contingency allowance that was included in the bid amount.
10/07/2025 meeting: Approved and authorized the Chairman to execute Allowance Authorization No. 5 with Tindle Construction, LLC, in the amount of $18,984.00, for installing straps on existing cracked pre-cast coping, seal cracked area and cover entire radius section with pre-finished metal cap, with no change to the original contract amount, for the Construction of New Outdoor Atrium at the Baldwin County Courthouse located in Bay Minette, Alabama. Allowance cost will be paid from contract contingency allowance that was included in the bid amount.
09/02/2025 meeting: Approved and authorized the Chairman to execute Allowance Authorization No. 4 with Tindle Construction, LLC, in the amount of $9,578.00, for sealing joints in the existing precast and removing asbestos floor tile in the Operations Rooms 103, encapsulate the asbestos mastic and skim for the new LVT in Courthouse Entry, with no change to the original contract amount, for the Construction of New Outdoor Atrium at the Baldwin County Courthouse located in Bay Minette, Alabama. Allowance cost will be paid from contract contingency allowance that was included in the bid amount.
06/24/2025 meeting: Approved and authorized the Chairman to execute Allowance Authorization No. 3 with Tindle Construction, LLC, in the amount of $4,552.60 to replace existing steel beams at front entry due to beams being attached to precast in lieu of concrete block, with no change to the original contract amount, for the Construction of New Outdoor Atrium at the Baldwin County Courthouse located in Bay Minette, Alabama. Allowance cost will be paid from contract contingency allowance that was included in the bid amount.
05/06/2025 meeting: Approved and authorized the Chairman to execute Allowance Authorization No. 2 with Tindle Construction, LLC, in the amount of $15,751.18 to over excavate and install lean concrete at exterior foundations due to existing soil conditions, with no change to the original contract amount, for the Construction of New Outdoor Atrium at the Baldwin County Courthouse located in Bay Minette, Alabama. Allowance cost will be paid from contract contingency allowance that was included in the bid amount.
04/01/2025 meeting: Approved and authorized the Chairman to execute Allowance Authorization No. 1 with Tindle Construction, LLC, in the amount of $1,671.50 for exterior and interior temporary signage, with no change to the original contract amount, for the Construction of New Outdoor Atrium at the Baldwin County Courthouse located in Bay Minette, Alabama. Allowance cost will be paid from contract contingency allowance that was included in the bid amount.
10/15/2024 meeting: Awarded the bid for Construction of New Outdoor Atrium at the Baldwin County Courthouse located in Bay Minette, Alabama, to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, Tindle Construction, LLC, in the Base Bid amount of $2,615,600.00 plus Alternate 1: Interior Security Area Work amount of $184,400.00 for a total of $2,800,000.00; Construction time: 425 calendar days; and authorized the Chairman to execute the Contract.
02/20/2024 meeting: Adopted Resolution #2024-079 of the Baldwin County Commission allocating up to $134,062.50 (29970010.55240) of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds (299.44881) for the architectural and engineering design services of the Baldwin County Courthouse Queuing Structure.
12/19/2023 meeting: Approved the design of the new outdoor Atrium at the Baldwin County Courthouse located in Bay Minette in the estimated construction cost of $2,257,562.50 and authorized the Purchasing Director and Architect to bid the project.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: $61,549.75 to be taken from contract contingency security allowance and moved to owner’s allowance. $43,273.00 to be taken from contract contingency owner’s allowance.
Budget line item(s) to be used: N/A
If this is not a budgeted expenditure, does the recommendation create a need for funding? N/A
LEGAL IMPACT
Is legal review necessary for this staff recommendation and related documents?
N/A
Reviewed/approved by: N/A
Additional comments: N/A
ADVERTISING REQUIREMENTS
Is advertising required for this recommendation? N/A
If the proof of publication affidavit is not attached, list the reason: N/A
FOLLOW UP IMPLEMENTATION
For time-sensitive follow up, select deadline date for follow up: 06/02/2026
Individual(s) responsible for follow up: Wanda Gautney, Purchasing Director
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): Letter to Contractor
Additional instructions/notes: N/A