DEBT26*356669 AL 21st Century - Spraying

The Alabama 21st Century Authority (Department of Finance) is soliciting bids for chemical site preparation work on a 40-acre clearcut tract on Blue Springs Road, north of the Honda plant in Talladega County, with proposals due June 26, 2026 under procurement DEBT26*356669.

The scope is herbicide application to prepare the site for future forestry management following late 2025 timber harvesting. The specifications establish detailed requirements for chemical application methods, equipment specifications, safety protocols, and environmental compliance measures. Bidders must register in Alabama Buys and respond electronically through the Public Solicitation portal.

The contract may be renewed annually by written agreement of both parties up to a total contract cost of $25,000 or a total time period of five years from the effective date, whichever comes first. Pricing analysis will be conducted by the State based on cost realism and price reasonableness at the Chief Procurement Officer's discretion. Price escalation requests are limited to five percent of annual contract cost and must be justified with supporting documentation.

Foreign entities must register with the Alabama Secretary of State. Suppliers must comply with the Beason-Hammon Alabama Taxpayer and Citizen Protection Act, including E-Verify enrollment documentation, and certify compliance with Alabama sales tax collection and remittance requirements. The State reserves the right to request supplier qualifications including manufacturer authorizations and certificates of insurance. All suppliers must accept multiple forms of electronic payment including state-issued credit cards, P-cards, and EFT transfers at no additional cost to the State. The contract is governed by Alabama law with venue in Montgomery. Maps and detailed specifications are available in the attached supporting documents.