BID - MRD - Biological Boat Repair 54-81503

The State of Alabama, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), Marine Resource Division, located in Baldwin County, is soliciting bids for comprehensive repair and upgrade services to a 32-foot Silvership 2006 vessel (Biological Boat Repair 54-81503). The procurement encompasses extensive marine vessel restoration work including haul-out and dry storage, propeller replacement, window seal repairs, swim ladder installation, battery relocation, air conditioner replacement, bilge pump relocation, navigation and deck lighting repairs, electrical system inspections, steering system repairs, generator replacement, Garmin electronics installation, sonar mount replacement, custom fabrication of a damaged sonar kick stand arm, and supply of safety equipment including a Sirius signal kit, dock lines, and life ring. Qualified contractors must meet specific requirements: the lead technician must possess at least five continuous years of experience servicing and rigging vessels for scientific data collection; the work facility must be located at least 14 feet above sea level; and the vessel must remain within 50 miles of the MRD Gulf Shores office during repairs due to trailer structural integrity concerns. All work must comply with or exceed American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) safety and performance guidelines, with all components and materials meeting the same standards. A mandatory pre-bid meeting and vessel inspection is required on April 22, 2026, at 11:00 am at 999 Commerce Drive, Gulf Shores, Alabama 36542; failure to attend and sign in will result in automatic rejection of any submitted bid. Bid responses are due by May 4, 2026, and must be submitted through the Alabama Buys portal or via email to ITB.Responses@purchasing.alabama.gov.

The solicitation documents do not identify set-aside designations, restrictions on organizational types, disadvantaged enterprise provisions, or incumbent vendors. All bidders must comply with the Beason-Hammon Alabama Taxpayer and Citizen Protection Act and provide E-Verify enrollment verification prior to award if they employ workers within Alabama; foreign entities must register with the Alabama Secretary of State's Office before transacting business in the state. Registered vendors in the Alabama Buys portal must click the "Participate in RFx" button prior to the bid close date to indicate participation. The contract will be awarded on an "all or none" basis to the lowest responsible bidder meeting all specifications, with a master agreement effective through September 30, 2026. Payment terms specify that the State of Alabama pays thirty days in arrears following invoice receipt, and all materials must be delivered within sixty days of purchase order receipt with repairs initiated immediately. All work must include a minimum twelve-month warranty covering parts, labor, and freight costs for repairs or replacement of defective equipment. No specific award value or budget range is provided in the solicitation documents.