Dept. Of Agriculture - Boaz Lab - Annual Agreement - Crane Repairs

The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries is seeking an annual agreement for crane maintenance and repairs at the Mitchem Sparks Regional Diagnostic Laboratory in Boaz, with proposals due September 10, 2026. All repairs must be performed by a TC/American authorized service provider — a mandatory capability filter.

The scope covers laboratory crane equipment maintenance and repairs at 1833 Industrial Blvd., Boaz, AL 35957, with the service period running October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027. The supplier must quote line-item pricing for labor (per hour), travel and service calls (per occurrence, inclusive of mileage), manlift rental (per day), parts with percentage markup, and shipping (zero if not applicable).

The total contract value cannot exceed $25,000 across the initial agreement and any subsequent renewals. The contract may be renewed annually by written agreement for a total duration not to exceed five years from the effective date. Suppliers must be registered in Alabama Buys, enroll in E-Verify if employing Alabama workers, hold current sales tax certification, provide debarment and suspension certifications, and comply with the Beason-Hammon Alabama Taxpayer and Citizen Protection Act. The State of Alabama is exempt from sales tax. The state reserves the right to conduct cost realism and price reasonableness analysis on all bids.

The primary point of contact is Gary Lovelady at (334) 240-7149. Suppliers needing submission assistance may contact the Alabama Buys Helpdesk at (334) 353-0700; the helpdesk will not be available on September 7, 2026, due to a state holiday.

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