204-520303/ Bridge Sweeping

The State of Alabama, specifically through Coffee County and the Department of Transportation, is seeking a bridge sweeping contract for various interstate and highway shoulder areas across multiple counties in the North Region/Tuscumbia Area. The procurement (Solicitation ID: 204-520303) involves comprehensive interstate shoulder sweeping services, with a focus on cleaning outside paved shoulders, gore areas, bridge ends, and ramps using specialized broom-type sweeping equipment. Contractors must provide a buffer truck with an impact attenuator and comply with strict safety requirements, including rotating beacons and strobes. The contract will be for an initial twelve-month period with potential extensions for up to four additional 12-month periods, contingent on mutual written approval. Bidders must possess a valid Alabama General Contractor's License and will be evaluated based on unit bid prices multiplied by estimated annual usage, with the contract to be awarded "all or none" to the lowest responsible bidder meeting all specifications. The solicitation requires detailed daily and advanced reporting, GPS tracking for all vehicles, and compliance with specific operational standards. Proposals are due by May 19, 2025, with the opportunity initially posted on May 2, 2025.

The contract has specific insurance and qualification requirements, including a minimum of $2,000,000 in liability insurance with $1,000,000 per occurrence and mandatory workers' compensation insurance compliant with Alabama state laws. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned in the provided documents, contractors must meet rigorous qualification standards including E-Verify compliance, tax compliance, and provide certifications regarding economic boycott restrictions and debarment status. The total scope of work encompasses bridge sweeping across multiple counties, including Colbert, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Limestone, Morgan, and Franklin, with a total estimated 268.704 shoulder miles to be swept annually. Price adjustments may be considered for significant material or labor cost increases, limited to industry-specific price indices or Consumer Price Index changes, and requiring written approval from both the state and supplier. Though specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the contract and extensive geographical coverage suggest a significant potential contract value for the successful bidder.