ITS ATC Cabinets
The City of Huntsville, located in Madison County, Alabama, is soliciting sealed bids for Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) Advanced Transportation Controller (ATC) Cabinets through Invitation for Bid (IFB) #65-2025-75. The procurement seeks comprehensive traffic control cabinet assemblies that must strictly adhere to ATC 5301 Standard Publication specifications, with a one-year contract term and potential extensions up to three years. Bidders are required to provide detailed pricing for specific components including Auxiliary Display Units, Serial Interface Units, High-Density Flash Transfer Relays, detectors, and service assemblies. The bid has a closing deadline of August 7, 2025, at 2:00:00 PM, with vendor questions accepted until July 31, 2025. Evaluation criteria will focus on identifying the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with the city reserving the right to make partial or full awards. Technical qualifications mandate ISO 9001-2008 registration and UL listing for all proposed equipment. While no bid bond is required, vendors must submit a Certificate of Insurance and commit to firm pricing for 90 days from the bid submission date.
The City of Huntsville actively encourages participation from minority and women-owned business enterprises, demonstrating a commitment to diverse vendor engagement. Bidders must comply with Alabama Immigration Law and E-Verify requirements as part of their submission. No specific budget range or award value was explicitly detailed in the procurement documents, though the comprehensive technical specifications suggest a potentially significant investment in transportation infrastructure technology. The procurement does not appear to have strict set-aside designations beyond the encouragement of minority business participation. No information was provided about incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure requiring integration. Pricing for the ATC cabinets and associated components will be the primary consideration, with the city explicitly stating that no additional charges will be accepted for transportation, handling, packaging, or installation beyond the submitted bid price. The procurement represents a strategic investment in upgrading and maintaining intelligent transportation system infrastructure for the City of Huntsville.
Alabama 8/7/25, 4:00 PM 7/18/25, 1:00 AM Vehicle Striping, Lettering & Decal Installation & Removal
The City of Huntsville, Alabama, located in Madison County, is soliciting sealed bids for Vehicle Striping, Lettering & Decal Installation & Removal services through Invitation for Bid #78-2025-15. The procurement seeks a comprehensive vehicle marking service for approximately 50 police vehicles, 5 fire vehicles, 3 security vehicles, and 2 animal services units, involving full striping, decal installation, replacement, and complete removal of existing vehicle identification. Bidders must perform all work at the City of Huntsville Fleet Services Repair shop, utilizing high-quality 7-year vinyl and providing a minimum one-year warranty on workmanship. The bid requires specific technical specifications, including precise vinyl decal placement, reflective lettering sizes ranging from 1.25" to 2.75", and adherence to specific font types and colors across various municipal departments. Key submission requirements include a certificate of insurance, current City of Huntsville business license, and an E-Verify Memorandum of Understanding. The bid is scheduled to close on September 4, 2025, at 2:00 PM local time, with all questions required to be submitted in writing by August 28, 2025. Evaluation criteria will focus on responsiveness, responsibility, pricing, and overall best value to the municipality.
The procurement does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The contract structure allows for an initial one-year term with potential for two additional one-year renewals, providing flexibility for the successful vendor. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, the bid includes comprehensive pricing line items for striping and decaling new vehicles, replacing faded decals, permanently removing vehicle identification, and installing/removing specific decals, along with a custom hourly labor rate. The City reserves the right to award the contract in whole or part, suggesting potential for partial award or multiple vendor selection. The technical specifications indicate that the City will supply most decals, badges, and door emblems, which may impact the overall contract value. Vendors will be expected to work closely with various municipal departments, including Animal Services, Fire & Rescue, Police K9 units, Security, Parking Enforcement, Landscape Management, Fleet Management, and Public Transit, to ensure consistent and professional vehicle branding and identification.
Alabama 9/4/25, 4:00 PM 8/15/25, 1:00 AM Walk-In Food Cooler Repairs/Refurbishment
The Alabama Space Science Exhibit Commission, operating through the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Madison County, is seeking qualified firms to replace and update refrigeration equipment for three walk-in food coolers. The procurement opportunity, identified as bid SP25.13, requires comprehensive replacement of exterior condensers, interior evaporators, and connecting line sets for coolers WIC-001, WIC-002, and WIC-004. Specific technical requirements include using equipment compatible with 444B Refrigerant, with precise model specifications for Bally and Copeland refrigeration components. Potential bidders must submit a detailed proposal package including a DCM C-3 Bid Proposal form, itemized quote on vendor letterhead, certificate of insurance, E-Verify documentation, Alabama Vendor Disclosure Statement, business license, and W-9 form. An optional pre-bid meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at 2:00 PM CST in the main lobby of the Administrative Entrance, with sealed proposals due by Thursday, July 24, 2025, at 2:00 PM CST.
The procurement does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors bidding on amounts exceeding the State Licensing Board threshold must be licensed under Alabama state regulations. Bidders have multiple submission options, including in-person delivery, mail, and electronic email, with the owner reserving the right to reject any or all proposals and waive technical errors. Potential bidders can request project drawings and additional specifications via email or examine them directly at the Director of Procurement's office located at One Tranquility Base, Huntsville, Alabama. While no specific budget range is provided in the documentation, the scope involves replacing refrigeration equipment for three distinct walk-in coolers, suggesting a potentially significant investment in infrastructure upgrades. Interested firms must demonstrate technical capability to work with specific refrigeration models and comply with all documentation requirements to be considered for the contract.
Alabama 7/24/25, 4:00 PM 6/25/25, 1:00 AM Gym Floor Restoration
The City of Huntsville, located in Madison County, Alabama, is seeking a qualified contractor for Gym Floor Restoration through Invitation for Bid #76-2025-14, which covers comprehensive maintenance and repair services for municipal gym floors. The procurement is designed to secure a one-year contract with potential two-year extensions, focusing on preventive maintenance, repair, and restoration services including screening, recoating, sanding, flooring replacement, and line painting. Contractors must demonstrate a minimum of three years of experience in gym floor restoration and provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including general liability, automobile liability, and workers' compensation. Bidders are required to submit a 5% bid bond, detailed pricing per square foot for various restoration activities, and complete a series of mandatory forms including a bid proposal, pricing form, requirements checklist, and ownership report. The bid opening is scheduled for September 9, 2025, at 2:00 PM CST, with a deadline for questions on September 2, 2025. The City reserves the right to award the contract to multiple bidders and will evaluate submissions based on price, conformity to specifications, financial ability, previous performance, and other objective criteria.
The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must comply with background check requirements, OSHA regulations, and specific product specifications for floor finishes. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the contract allows for flexible service delivery with work to be performed within timeframes selected by the City of Huntsville. Failure to comply with the Notice to Proceed (NTP) timelines may result in the contractor being prohibited from bidding on additional city work until they are back on schedule. Although a precise budget range is not specified, the contract structure suggests an as-needed service model with pricing determined by square footage and specific restoration activities. Contractors will be expected to provide all necessary labor, equipment, materials, tools, licensing, and travel resources to ensure continuous and efficient operation of city-owned gym floors.
Alabama 9/9/25, 4:00 PM 8/18/25, 1:00 AM Microscope Preventative Maintenance-HQ
The state of Alabama is seeking a comprehensive preventative maintenance contract for microscopes across multiple laboratory locations, specifically for the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences (ADFS) for the period of October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. The procurement involves detailed maintenance services for an extensive array of microscopes located in seven different laboratories, including facilities in Auburn, Dothan, Birmingham, Mobile, Huntsville, and Montgomery. The contract requires maintenance of approximately 65 microscopes from various manufacturers such as Zeiss, Leica, Nikon, Olympus, Fisher, and American Optical, spanning different models and types including stereoscopes, comparison microscopes, and digital measurement systems. Specific deliverables include preventative maintenance for each listed microscope, with trip charges included for laboratory visits. The proposal is due by December 2, 2025, with the posting date being November 25, 2025. The contract covers jurisdictions including Henry, Jefferson, Limestone, Madison, and Marengo Counties, indicating a statewide scope of service.
While no specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are explicitly mentioned in the document, the procurement appears to be a standard state contract open to qualified microscope maintenance providers. The geographic spread across multiple Alabama counties suggests a comprehensive statewide service requirement, potentially favoring vendors with robust regional coverage and technical expertise in forensic and medical laboratory equipment maintenance. The diversity of microscope models and locations implies that respondents must demonstrate extensive technical capability, comprehensive service coverage, and the ability to maintain complex scientific instrumentation across different laboratory environments. The contract involves maintenance for critical forensic and medical laboratory equipment, which suggests rigorous qualifications will be necessary, including proven technical expertise, professional certifications, and demonstrated experience with scientific instrumentation. Although no specific budget range is provided, the complexity and breadth of the maintenance requirements indicate a potentially significant contract value commensurate with the technical complexity and statewide scope of services.
Alabama 12/2/25, 5:00 PM 11/25/25, 2:41 PM