Alabama Contractors Association

ABOUT

STANDING UP FOR ALABAMA

ACA is the only contractors association in the state dedicated exclusively to the competitive, regulatory, legislative and operational interests and needs of contractors and subcontractors.

ACA’s Mission: To create a political climate that promotes a positive, competitive environment and enhances the opportunity for growth of Alabama contractors.

ACA is dedicated to protecting the Competitive Bid Law on Public Works Jobs.

History shows that the traditional Design-Bid- Build method provides the owner (The State) the best product at the best price while meeting deadline requirements. The current competitive bid law requires all public works projects to be built using the Design-Bid-Build method. There is no reason to circumvent this proven, transparent and efficient method for public works projects.

The competitive bid law is in place to protect tax payers dollars and protect against coercion. Competitively bidding all public works projects is the law in Alabama and it provides the best price with the job completed on time and brings transparency in the use of tax payers dollars. There is no good reason to circumvent the competitive bid law.

Anyone who qualifies to bid on these jobs should be allowed to bid on these jobs. The Competitive Bid Laws of this State seek to guarantee that qualified businesses capable of doing the work are given equal opportunity and standing under the law.

Alternative Delivery Methods do not save money or time. Actually using Alternative Delivery Methods often cost the owner (the State) significantly more money.

GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATION

Alabama Contractors Association has a strong presence at the Alabama Legislature. We believe that governmental affairs representation at the Alabama Legislature is an essential service to our members. ACA knows that working directly with elected officials on industry, construction, environmental and policy issues is the key to success for the future of construction. ACA members benefit from our active participation in the legislative process at the state level and our representation at the local level.
ACA protects the interests of all our members by opposing any legislation that is harmful to your business and originating legislation that is favorable. Weekly Legislative Updates are emailed to all members during the Alabama Legislative Session to update members on that activities in Montgomery and to summarize legislation that may be of interest to you. We are a respected and trusted voice for the construction industry at the Alabama Legislature.

The issues that ACA regularly deals with:

• Healthcare Costs, and anything that could drive costs up higher for business and industry
• Employee and Workman’s Compensation Costs and Issues
• Transportation including roads and bridges-funding and availability and the State Docks
• Tax legislation (including fees)
• Education: employee availability and an educated workforce
• Environmental: anything that would put more regulations on your industry than the federal government requires
• Protection of competitive bid laws
• Business Development, any law that would impact business expansion

MEMBERSHIP

$ 1500 Per Calendar Year

Open to any Contractor, Subcontractor, or Design
Professional in Alabama.

$ 500 Per Calendar Year

Open to any non-contractor business or individual who may be impacted by similar issues as contractors and subcontractors, and who supports capitalism, the free market economy and the open competitive bid process.

$ 250 Per Calendar Year

Open to anyone who simply wishes to be kept informed of legislative matters that will impact construction and small business, specifically protecting the Alabama Competitive Bid Law.

BENEFITS

New Member Benefits:

Alabama Contractors Association has been working on new benefits for our members. These benefits include:

Viva Health Insurance at a reduced rate
Discounted Purchasing Benefits
Hotel Discounts

All members get public affairs assistance, newsletters, magazines, legislative updates, options for insurance and discounts. Full Members and Allied Members will be directly contacted for input and opinion on all issues. They will also be invited to serve on committees as needed.

HEALTHCARE:

The Association Benefits Program administered by IRON-RE helps members reduce health benefit costs by providing a unique, specialized program tailored to small and mid-sized businesses that emphasizes wellness, cost saving education, and concierge-level service. Through this program all ACA members are able to participate in affordable healthcare through Viva Health.

DISCOUNTED PURCHASING BENEFITS:

ACA members can enjoy member-only discounts and corporate rates on everything from pizza and the zoo, to movie tickets, and car rentals. With over 200,000 offers Worldwide, you will always have a reason to Celebrate Your Savings!

Free Access for ACA Members
Offer to your employees as a perks and benefits program
Exclusive Office Depot Pricing in Store and Online
Access Corporate Travel Rates Worldwide + Rewards
Easy to use online app for on-the-go savings – Car Rentals Entertainment/ Movie Showtimes Office + School Supplies Food and Restaurants Tours & Amusement Parks Sporting Events and Tickets Retail + Online Shopping

Plus, thousands more to choose from exclusively for ACA members.

HOTEL DISCOUNTS:

Save an average of 26% off public hotel rates through Hotel Engine, a private hotel booking platform. ACA Members have exclusive access to deeply discounted hotel rates. Take advantage of your complimentary membership to book thousands of hotels worldwide. There are over 80,000 hotels on more than 200,000 properties to choose from.

Savings & Selection: Save an average of 26% off public rates at hotels, from budget friendly inns and popular brands to luxury resorts.
No Catch: We keep our operational and advertising costs low, passing the savings to you. That means no contracts, annual fees, or minimums.
Superior Service: WE have you covered. From booking to check-out. Our U.S.-based customer support team is available 24/7 for anything you need.

NEWS

New Jersey No-Bid Contract Violates Law

February 28, 2022 No Comments

By Ted Sherman | originally posted at NJ.com Union County’s long-planned

Governor Kay Ivey has just announced a $200 Million Small Business Grant Program “Revive Plus”.

December 30, 2020 No Comments

This grant program will support small businesses, non-profits and faith-based organizations in Alabama that have been

$298M in premium revenues to fund 20 state projects

December 30, 2020 No Comments

Nearly $300 million in construction projects around the state will be funded through premium revenues from the state’s recent $1.25 billion bond sales, Gov. Kay Ivey announced Thursday.

Alabama to get statements from prison-building companies

August 26, 2019 No Comments

Today is the deadline for companies interested in building prisons for Alabama to send in statements of qualifications.

Alabama corrections department seeking ‘expressions of interest’ on new prison construction

July 19, 2019 No Comments

The Alabama Department of Corrections has requested “expressions of interest” (EOIs) from private companies on a proposal to erect three new prisons that the state would lease back from private entities.

Prison construction plan could bypass Alabama Legislature

July 19, 2019 No Comments

Gov. Kay Ivey’s office and the Alabama Department of Corrections are considering a “build-lease” method of erecting new state prisons, a direct contract to build correctional facilities that could bypass the need for the Legislature to approve funding.