APRL/SCL Fire Extinguisher Inspection

The State of Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries is requesting quotes for annual inspection of thirteen 10-pound ABC fire extinguishers at the State Chemical Laboratory and Pesticide Residue Laboratory, with quotes due September 14, 2026. Respondents must hold a valid State of Alabama License from the State Fire Marshal for Fire Protection services, and the department reserves the right to request verification at any time.

The scope is annual safety inspection of the specified fire extinguishers at 1171 Wire Road, Auburn, Alabama. The service period runs October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. Respondents must submit unit pricing and total pricing through the Alabama Buys platform.

The contract value ceiling is $25,000, with an option to renew annually by written agreement of both parties up to a total contract cost not to exceed $25,000 or a total time period of five years from the effective date. The State of Alabama is exempt from sales tax. The department will conduct cost realism and price reasonableness analysis at its sole discretion.

Respondents must be registered in Alabama Buys and registered with the Alabama Secretary of State if foreign entities. Those employing workers within Alabama must comply with E-Verify requirements and certify compliance with state sales tax collection and remittance obligations. Proposals, bids, and contracts exceeding $25,000 require completion and filing of a Disclosure Statement; for competitively bid contracts, only the awarded supplier must submit this statement within ten days of award.

Contact Terrilisa Green at 334/780-0701 for questions, or the Alabama Buys Help Desk at 334/353-0700 for assistance with bid submission.