220-720109/Septic System

Lauderdale County is requesting bids on a new septic system for District 2 at 732 AL 101, Town Creek, Alabama under Alabama Buys Quick Quotes, with responses due October 15, 2026. The State of Alabama is subject to the Beason-Hammon Alabama Taxpayer and Citizen Protection Act, requiring E-Verify enrollment verification prior to award for suppliers employing one or more employees within Alabama.

The scope comprises a 1,000-gallon concrete septic tank, 180 linear feet of 4-inch PVC pipe connecting the septic tank to field lines, 80 linear feet of 8-inch Infiltrator Chambers installed at 12-inch depth, and 40 linear feet of 6-inch PVC Schedule 40 casing pipe under the driveway. Suppliers must register in Alabama Buys and submit responses electronically through the portal.

The contract may be renewed annually by written agreement up to a total contract cost of $25,000 or a total time period of five years from the effective date, whichever comes first. The State of Alabama is exempt from sales tax and will not indemnify suppliers. Pricing is subject to cost realism and price reasonableness analysis at the Chief Procurement Officer's discretion. Price escalation requests may be considered if material or labor costs increase significantly, capped at 5 percent of annual contract cost, provided suppliers supply justification and manufacturer documentation. All contracts are governed by Alabama law with venue in Montgomery. Suppliers must comply with debarment and suspension certifications, foreign corporation registration requirements, and sales tax certification requirements under Act No. 2006-557. The State reserves the right to request written proof of supplier qualifications, including manufacturer's reseller authorization, professional licenses, and certificates of insurance after bid opening. Contact Megan Powell at 256-389-1439 for permit details.