Conservation/WL/Coosa WMA-Steel Gates

The state of Alabama, specifically through Conecuh County, is seeking to procure six welded steel gates for the Coosa Wildlife Management Area (WMA) located at 143 County Road 15 in Rockford, Alabama. The procurement is structured as an "All or None" contract with detailed technical specifications requiring gates constructed from 2" square tubing that is " thick, each measuring 16 feet in length. The gates must include specific design elements such as a locking side with a 10"x2"x" plate, an off-centered hole for lock shackle insertion, a 3-foot round pile on the swivel side, diagonal and vertical support bars, and a 4" square locking pole. Each gate must be painted yellow and delivered to the specified WMA address. The solicitation was posted on May 7, 2025, with a firm response deadline of May 12, 2025, providing potential vendors a short five-day window to prepare and submit their quotes. Vendors must submit their proposals through the Alabama Buys system and comply with all specifications outlined in the attached technical documents, including the gate specifications and accompanying engineering diagrams.

The contract opportunity does not explicitly mention set-aside designations or specific restrictions on vendor qualifications beyond standard state procurement requirements. Potential vendors will need to be registered in the Alabama Buys system and comply with state-mandated certifications, including E-Verify program enrollment and adherence to tax and immigration laws. While no specific budget range is listed, the technical complexity of the gate specifications suggests a specialized manufacturing contract. The procurement documents indicate a preference for precise manufacturing capabilities, with vendors needing to demonstrate the ability to fabricate gates that match exact dimensional and structural requirements. Vendors should carefully review the attached specification document (SRC28360._gate_specs.pdf) and accompanying technical diagram (SRC28360._gate_diagrams.pdf) to ensure complete compliance with the state's detailed technical requirements. Additionally, the standard boilerplate document (Quick_Quote_Standard_Boilerplate_updated_12.18.2024.pdf) provides comprehensive guidance on quote submission, legal requirements, and state procurement protocols.