109-710328/Flooring

The State of Alabama Office of the Chief Procurement Officer is soliciting quotes for new luxury vinyl tile (LVT) flooring and cove base installation in the kitchen of the Area 1 Guntersville "A" building, with responses due November 11, 2026. Bidders must be authorized flooring businesses, and subcontracting is not allowed.

A mandatory site visit with sign-in is required, offered 7:30–11:30 a.m. and 1:00–3:30 p.m. The work location is 23445 Highway 431, Guntersville, Alabama 35976.

The scope requires commercial-grade LVT of the Timeless II Color Standards (1090) brand, with 9-by-48-inch planks, 5 mm thickness, a 20 mil wear layer, four-sided bevel, UV-cured urethane finish with ceramic bead, zinc-based antimicrobial treatment, and a heavy commercial traffic rating. Installation is full-spread or loose-lay with perimeter glue, backed by a 15-year warranty. The cove base must be black.

The resulting contract carries a total cost not to exceed $25,000 and may be renewed annually by written agreement of both parties, up to a maximum term of five years from the effective date. Price escalation requests are limited to 5 percent of annual contract cost and must be supported by documentation. The State reserves the right to conduct cost realism and price reasonableness analyses. Payment may be made by state-issued credit card, P-card, or electronic fund transfer at no additional cost to the State.

Suppliers must be registered in Alabama Buys and submit responses electronically through the platform. Required certifications include E-Verify compliance, Alabama sales and use tax collection, and a Disclosure Statement if the contract exceeds $25,000. The contract is governed by Alabama law with exclusive venue in Montgomery, and disputes proceed through negotiation and non-binding mediation. Questions go to Caitlin Lopez at 256-571-7212 or lopezc@dot.state.al.us.