408-541095 / Knox Box

The state and local contract opportunity involves the procurement of a Knox Box 3200, a surface-mounted, black hinged security box (Model #3261), specifically keyed for the Alexander City Fire Department. This procurement is being conducted by the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) and the Alexander City Fire Department, located in Tallapoosa County, Alabama. The Knox Box will be installed at the ALDOT facility located at 240 Hwy 280 in Alexander City, with the primary objective of providing secure emergency access for fire department personnel. The solicitation, identified by the number 408-541095, was posted on December 30, 2025, with a proposal response deadline of January 5, 2026. The specific deliverable is a specialized security box designed to hold emergency access keys, enabling rapid entry for first responders during critical situations. While detailed evaluation criteria are not explicitly stated, vendors should expect to meet technical specifications for the Knox Box model and demonstrate compatibility with the fire department's access requirements.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation are mentioned in the procurement documentation. The opportunity appears to be open to standard commercial vendors capable of supplying the specified Knox Box model and meeting the technical requirements of the Alexander City Fire Department. The procurement does not indicate any preferences for disadvantaged business enterprises or small business set-asides. No incumbent vendor information is provided, and there are no explicit details about integration with existing infrastructure or technology. The contract appears to be a straightforward purchase of a specific security access product. While no precise budget range is specified, vendors can expect the procurement to be limited to the cost of the Knox Box 3200 model and potential installation services. The scope suggests a relatively modest procurement value typical of specialized emergency access equipment for local government facilities.