Department Of Agriculture - Annual Agreement - Pesticide Residue Laboratory & State Chemical Laboratory - Boiler and Hot Water Heater Repairs

The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries is soliciting quotes for an annual agreement to provide boiler and hot water heater repair services at two laboratory facilities in Auburn, Alabama, with quotes due September 22, 2026.

The scope covers as-needed repairs to two Fulton Endura Boilers (Model EDR-2000) and four Navien Tankless Hot Water Heaters (Model NPE-240A2(NG)) at the Pesticide Residue Laboratory and State Chemical Laboratory, 1171 Wire Road, Auburn. The awarded supplier must be certified to work on both Fulton Endura Boilers and Navien Tankless Hot Water Heaters, with documentation required upon request.

Pricing is solicited on a service-call basis, hourly labor rate, hourly travel-time rate, per-mile mileage rate, parts (enter zero as parts are unknown), and shipping costs (enter zero as costs are unknown). The contract runs October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027, with an option to renew annually by written agreement. The total contract cost may not exceed $25,000, and the maximum term is five years from the effective date.

The State of Alabama is exempt from sales tax and reserves the right to conduct cost realism and price reasonableness analysis. Suppliers must comply with state requirements including E-Verify enrollment verification if employing Alabama workers, foreign corporation registration if applicable, and disclosure statement submission within ten days of award for contracts exceeding $25,000. Payment is available through multiple electronic methods at no additional cost to the state.

Suppliers may contact the Alabama Buys Helpdesk at (334) 353-0700 for submission assistance. The point of contact is Gary Lovelady at (334) 240-7149. Questions must be submitted through the Supplier Portal to maintain a complete inquiry record.