Conservation/WL/D2/Jackson County WMA-Culverts-BABA

The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) is seeking a vendor to supply culverts for the Jackson County Waterfowl Management Area located at 234 County Road 141 in Hollywood, Alabama. The procurement involves purchasing a total of 8 culverts, specifically 7 culverts measuring 18x20 inches and 1 culvert measuring 36x20 inches, both requiring double-wall corrugated plastic or poly construction totaling 160 linear feet. This solicitation is open to vendors willing to deliver to the specified location, with a strict requirement for Build America, Buy America (BABA) compliance. Vendors must complete and submit the BABA Vendor Certificate of Compliance form with their bid, demonstrating that all materials are produced in the United States according to Infrastructure and Investment Jobs Act guidelines. The contract opportunity was posted on April 3, 2025, with proposals due by April 8, 2025, leaving a narrow five-day window for potential bidders to prepare and submit their documentation. Compliance involves proving that materials meet domestic production standards, with manufacturers needing to demonstrate that at least 55% of components are domestically sourced.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, and the opportunity is open to all vendors who can meet the technical specifications and BABA requirements. Vendors must be registered in Alabama Buys and comply with state procurement regulations, including sales tax laws, E-Verify requirements, and standard state contracting provisions. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed in the documentation, the project involves infrastructure improvements for a waterfowl management area. Potential bidders must be prepared to provide comprehensive documentation proving domestic manufacturing compliance, with the understanding that they assume full risk for non-compliant materials and may be required to replace components that cannot be definitively proven as U.S.-produced. The procurement follows standard state of Alabama quick quote procedures, with the state reserving significant rights throughout the procurement process, including the ability to analyze bid cost realism and request additional vendor documentation. Vendors must also certify they are not debarred or suspended from government contracting and be prepared to accept multiple electronic payment forms.