Conservation/SLD/FW - Mulching/Trail Install - Swift School Trail

The State of Alabama is soliciting competitive quick quote bids for mulching and trail installation services at the Swift School Tract state lands property located in Baldwin County near Bon Secour, Alabama (coordinates: 30.318673° N, 87.728074° W). The project scope requires bidders to create and mulch a recreational hiking trail approximately 1.236 miles (6,500 feet) in length with a 12-foot width, plus mulch an additional 2-acre area at the trailhead. The specifications prohibit mulching of trees or stems larger than 8 inches in diameter and recommend skid steer-style mulching equipment rather cutters, with all excess debris required to be mulched in place. The procurement is structured as an all-or-none bid submission with pricing covering all labor, materials, supplies, and equipment costs. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the property entrance opposite the Charme Road and Bon Secour Highway intersection, with Jeremy Doss (251-404-3919) serving as the primary point of contact. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the Alabama Buys platform no later than May 8, 2026, with project completion required by June 31, 2026.

Bidders must comply with the Standard Terms and Conditions for Quick Quotes issued by the State of Alabama Office of the Chief Procurement Officer and must register in the Alabama Buys system to participate. All suppliers are required to comply with the Beason-Hammon Alabama Taxpayer and Citizen Protection Act, including E-Verify enrollment verification for employees working in Alabama, and must be registered and remitting applicable Alabama state and local sales, use, and lease taxes. Foreign entities must register with the Alabama Secretary of State prior to conducting business in the state. The contract may be renewed annually by written agreement up to a total contract cost of $25,000 or a total time period of five years from the effective date, whichever occurs first. The State of Alabama maintains sales tax exemption status and requires suppliers to accept multiple forms of electronic payment including state-issued credit cards, P-cards, and EFT transfers at no additional cost. While specific budget amounts are not stated in the solicitation documents, the contract value cap of $25,000 indicates the estimated project range.