BN - Pipe Replacement

The state of Alabama, specifically through Tallapoosa County, is soliciting bids for a pipe replacement project at the Bill Nichols State Veterans Home located at 1784 Elkahatchee Road in Alexander City. The procurement involves replacing approximately 100 linear feet of 3" copper pipe that is currently leaking from the boiler room, across a hall, and reconnecting to new existing piping. Required materials include 3" and 2" copper pipes, various propress fittings such as ball valves, tees, reducers, and 100 feet of pipe insulation. The project involves cutting off water, removing the existing leaking pipe, and installing new piping with the work to be completed after hours and in a single night. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for Thursday, February 6th at 10am, and the bid is posted on February 3rd, 2025, with responses due by February 11th, 2025. Bidders must be registered in the Alabama Buys supplier portal and follow specific submission guidelines outlined in the attached standard boilerplate documents, which include requirements for electronic submission, cost analysis, and payment methods.

There are no specific set-aside designations mentioned in the procurement documents for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must be prepared to accept electronic payment methods including credit cards, P-cards, and electronic funds transfer at no additional cost to the state. Foreign corporations must be registered with the Alabama Secretary of State before conducting business. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the project appears to be a targeted infrastructure maintenance project for a state veterans facility. The procurement documents indicate that the state reserves the right to conduct cost realism and price reasonableness analysis on submitted bids. Vendors must comply with E-Verify program requirements if employing workers in Alabama and may be required to provide proof of professional licenses, manufacturer's reseller authorization, and certificates of insurance after the bid opening.