AFC Statewide Tower Repairs - 183107

The State of Alabama, through the Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC), is seeking bids to establish a multi-award contract for tower maintenance and repairs on a statewide basis. The contract, designated as RQ24*183107, will cover labor and travel to 157 tower sites to provide services such as tower maintenance/repair, tensioning of guyed wire, anchor inspection, removal/installation of antenna, feedline, connector, mounting hardware, grounding components, lighting systems, and associated component repair/installation. Bidders must provide unit pricing and a supplier part number, or indicate "N/A" if a part number is not applicable. The contract will have an initial 12-month term, with options to extend for up to five additional 12-month periods. Pricing terms stipulate that the bid is F.O.B. destination, and any freight charges must be included in the bid prices. Vendors may be required to provide documentation of being an authorized manufacturer's representative for the products listed, and failure to do so may result in rejection of the bid.

The contract will be awarded to up to three responsible bidders that meet all specifications. The bid submission deadline is April 4, 2024. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond were provided in the documents. The incumbent vendor(s) and the current contract value were also not disclosed. The documents indicate that the AFC will provide certain materials such as antennas, connectors, and feedline, but do not specify a budget range for the contract.