Conservation/MRD/GS -Back Gate Upgrade to Keyless

The State of Alabama's Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Marine Resources Division is soliciting bids for a gate upgrade project classified as an "all or none" procurement. The project involves converting an existing gate at 999 Commerce Drive, Gulf Shores, AL 36542, into a keyless entry system equipped with remote controls and keypads. The scope of work includes installation of a CSL24 Slide Gate Operator, operator pad, keypad, pedestal-mounted equipment (minimum three feet above ground due to flooding concerns), exit loop, safety loop, photo eye, cut loop, extra cable, fifteen transmitters (remotes), and two 10-wheel trolleys, as well as replacement of existing 4-inch black gate posts and gate trolleys. Pricing must encompass all parts, materials, supplies, labor, and equipment necessary for complete installation. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for Thursday, April 16, 2026, at 10:00 AM, with the point of contact available at 251-968-7576. Proposals are due by April 20, 2026, and prospective bidders must attend the site visit to assess existing conditions and provide accurate pricing given the non-standard nature of components involved.

The solicitation does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types based on disadvantaged enterprise status. All suppliers must be registered in Alabama Buys and participate through the Public Solicitation site, comply with E-Verify program requirements, and meet state and local sales tax collection obligations. The total contract cost is not to exceed $25,000, with a maximum contract term of five years from the effective date, subject to annual renewal by written agreement of both parties. The State of Alabama reserves the right to conduct cost realism and price reasonableness analysis on all bids. Vendors may request price increases during contract performance if material, labor, or other components increase significantly, provided such increases do not exceed applicable industry-specific price indices or the Consumer Price Index, with a maximum allowable increase of five percent of annual contract cost. The State is exempt from sales tax under Section 40-23-4(a)(11) of the Code of Alabama 1975, and vendors must accept multiple forms of electronic payment at no additional cost to the State.