409-640086 / Fire Alarm System and Monitoring Equip Off

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) East Central Region is procuring installation and parts for a Fire Cell Communicator CLSS with enclosure for cellular fire alarm monitoring equipment at the ALDOT Equipment Office Building located at 138 Highway 280, Alexander City, Alabama 35010. The procurement includes installation of the fire alarm system, six months of annual fire alarm inspection equipment, and monitoring services with a service date extending from installation through September 30, 2026. Interested vendors must be registered in Alabama Buys and submit responses electronically through the Alabama Buys platform, with all questions directed through the Supplier Portal. The contract was posted on April 8, 2026, with a response deadline of April 14, 2026. The State reserves the right to conduct cost realism and price reasonableness analysis on all submitted bids. The primary contact for this procurement is Greg Cleghorn at 256-234-8520.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor types have been identified in the available documentation. The standard boilerplate terms and conditions indicate that all suppliers must comply with Alabama regulations, including E-Verify enrollment verification, sales tax exemption provisions, and debarment and suspension certifications, regardless of organization type. The contract carries a maximum cost of $25,000, with annual price increases limited to 5 percent and requiring written approval from both parties. The contract term extends from the installation date through September 30, 2026, with provisions for annual renewal by written agreement, up to a maximum total contract period of five years from the effective date. No incumbent vendor information or existing technology integration requirements have been specified in the available materials.