BID-Conservation/MRD/GS-Sidescan Winch

The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Marine Resources Division is soliciting bids for a Sidescan Winch with delivery to Gulf Shores by August 17, 2026.

The scope includes a custom oceanographic winch with 1 HP motor and 300-meter drum capacity, double-armored coaxial cable (0.32 inches / 8 mm diameter, 300 meters), a 16-inch sheave block with sensor capability, display and interface unit, standard wired sensor, 100 feet of deck cable, and professional labor for cable spooling and termination. All components must be compatible with Klein 3000H Side Scan Sonar towfish systems and utilize standard Klein pinout specifications for the slip ring. The vendor must assemble the winch, spool the cable onto the drum, provide complete written specifications and dimensional drawings with photographs in the bid submission, and deliver within 30 days of purchase order award to 999 Commerce Drive, Gulf Shores, Alabama 36542. Material specifications require 6061-T6 aluminum frame with stainless steel hardware and powder coating on all aluminum surfaces. The scope of work encompasses installation of cable grip, termination and molding, sensor installation and calibration, and testing and programming of the cable with the wired sensor. Shipping and insurance are included.

No contract value or term is specified in the procurement documents. Bidders must register in Alabama Buys prior to the bid closing and comply with federal E-Verify requirements if employing workers in Alabama. The State reserves the right to cancel with 72 hours' notice and is exempt from sales tax. All contracts are governed by Alabama law with sole venue in Montgomery. Vendors must accept multiple electronic payment methods at no additional cost.