309-530644 / Lift Inspection & Repair & Removal

The state and local contract opportunity, identified as 6827a1a784eb0fc8730c6490, is a procurement for lift inspection, repair, and removal services across multiple Alabama locations including Birmingham, Oneonta, and Calera. The primary objective is to conduct comprehensive inspections and repairs on various automotive shop lifts with different weight capacities ranging from 12,000 to 30,000 pounds. Specific requirements include addressing air line leaks on lift locks, performing annual safety inspections, and removing designated equipment at the Birmingham shop. The targeted locations include the Birmingham Shop (1020 Bankhead Hwy), Oneonta Shop (6480 2nd Avenue W), and Calera Shop (3805 Hwy 31), with multiple lift models from manufacturers such as Rotory, American, Challenger, and Whip. The contract opportunity spans jurisdictions including Butler County, Jefferson County, Shelby County, and Oneonta City, with a posted date of May 14, 2025, and a response deadline of May 19, 2025. Interested vendors should contact Mark Hosch at 205-718-4733 for additional details or clarifications about the scope of work.

The procurement appears to be open to qualified service providers with expertise in automotive lift inspection and maintenance, though specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the documentation. The attached Standard Terms and Conditions document (Quick_Quote_Standard_Boilerplate_updated_12.18.2024) indicates that participants must be registered in Alabama Buys and comply with state procurement regulations, including E-Verify program enrollment and tax compliance. While no specific budget range is provided, the complexity of the lift inspections and potential repair work suggests a moderate-value contract. Vendors must demonstrate technical competence in diagnosing and repairing various lift models, understanding safety inspection protocols, and ability to work across multiple county locations. The contract appears to be a quick quote process with a tight turnaround, requiring vendors to be prepared to mobilize quickly and provide comprehensive lift maintenance services. Compliance with state procurement guidelines, including certification that the vendor is not debarred from governmental transactions, will be critical for contract consideration.