184753 - FY26/Radio - ITB - Tuscaloosa Tower Generator

The City of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, on behalf of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), is requesting bids under ITB for replacement of a backup generator at Tuscaloosa Tower, with bids due July 6, 2026 and a mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled for June 23, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the tower site (2715 Skyland Boulevard). Attendance at the pre-bid meeting is mandatory for bid eligibility.

The scope requires removal of an existing Kohler 240-volt, 60-hertz propane generator with a 100-amp automatic transfer switch and installation of a new 8–10 kilowatt propane-operated single-phase generator at 240 volts with a NEMA 1R or NEMA 3R automatic transfer switch rated for 100 amps at 60 hertz. The turnkey solution must include propane and electrical connections, system testing, operator training, generator pads, permits acquisition, debris removal, property maintenance, and OSHA-compliant safety measures. Work shall occur Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., to minimize disruption to agency operations. Final payment is contingent upon final inspection, successful system testing, and satisfactory operator training delivery. The new equipment includes a five-year manufacturer's warranty commencing upon installation and operational approval.

Bidders must hold a current Alabama Business License, employ certified electricians and licensed plumbers or gas fitters, and provide at least three commercial references demonstrating relevant qualifications. The State of Alabama is exempt from sales tax. Bidders must register with Alabama Buys or submit responses to ITB.Responses@purchasing.alabama.gov. Contracts exceeding $25,000 require completion of a Vendor Disclosure Statement. Suppliers employing workers in Alabama must verify E-Verify enrollment. The contract is governed exclusively by Alabama law with venue in Montgomery. The State reserves the right to cancel with 30 days' notice for supplies or 72 hours' notice for services, for justifiable cause. Bids must not include exceptions or conditions; qualified bids risk rejection.