Conservation/WL/ Autauga WMA - Custom Gates (BABA)

The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is seeking a vendor to supply custom welded gates for the Autauga Wildlife Management Area (WMA) located at 2119 Co. Rd. 57 in Prattville, Alabama. The procurement involves 10 custom welded gates, each 16 feet long, constructed from 2 1/2" square tubing with 1/4" thickness, featuring specific design requirements including locking mechanisms, swivel poles, support bars, and a powder-coated yellow finish. Additionally, the contract includes 8 trailer bands measuring 1/4" H x 3" W x 8'L. A critical requirement for this procurement is strict compliance with the Build America, Buy America (BABA) Act, mandating that vendors certify the domestic origin of materials and manufacturing processes. The solicitation is posted on February 25, 2025, with proposals due by February 28, 2025. Vendors must complete and submit the BABA Vendor Certification Form, demonstrating that more than 55% of product components are sourced from U.S. materials, and all manufacturing processes for iron and steel occur within the United States.

Participation in this procurement is open to vendors who can meet the stringent BABA compliance requirements, with no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises noted in the documentation. Vendors must be registered in Alabama Buys and able to submit responses electronically through the system. The procurement follows standard state procurement guidelines, including requirements for tax compliance, E-Verify certification, and vendor standing. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the vendor's pricing must include delivery costs if located more than 50 miles from the WMA location, with the option of WMA staff pickup for vendors within the 50-mile radius. Vendors must be prepared to maintain documentation of BABA compliance for five years and risk replacement of non-compliant materials at their own expense. The contract appears to be an "all or none" procurement, meaning the entire scope of work must be fulfilled by a single vendor meeting all specified requirements.