Air Monitoring Shelters

The Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) is seeking procurement of three specialized air monitoring shelters through a competitive bidding process for environmental monitoring infrastructure in Shelby County and surrounding areas. The procurement involves three prefabricated shelters with precise specifications: two 10'L x 8'W x 8'H shelters for Helena and Wetumpka, and one 20'L x 8'W x 8'H modified shipping container shelter for the Africatown area near Prichard. Each shelter will be custom-designed to house advanced air quality monitoring instrumentation, featuring dedicated instrument racks, sophisticated electrical systems, HVAC units with 1-ton cooling capacity, programmable thermostats, and R-25 equivalent insulation. The shelters are intended to monitor environmental parameters including ozone, sulfur dioxide, and particulate matter, with comprehensive technical requirements for construction materials, electrical components, and environmental controls. The solicitation is posted on May 5, 2025, with proposals due by May 27, 2025, and vendors must submit detailed technical drawings for ADEM approval to ensure compliance with stringent specifications. Bidders are required to use the Alabama Buys supplier portal and must provide descriptive/technical literature with their submissions.

The invitation to bid does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged business enterprises. Vendors must be registered in the Alabama Buys system and comply with state procurement regulations, including the Beason-Hammon Alabama Taxpayer and Citizen Protection Act and E-Verify program enrollment verification. The procurement will be awarded on an "all or none" basis to the lowest responsible bidder meeting all technical specifications. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the provided documentation, the complexity of the shelters and their specialized monitoring equipment suggests a potentially significant contract value. Vendors must be prepared to furnish additional information within five days of request and understand that all equipment must be new, unused, and acceptable to the original equipment manufacturer. The State of Alabama will process invoices thirty days after receipt, and all materials and labor must meet professional trade practice standards and local code requirements.