Dept. Of Agriculture - Boaz Lab - Annual Agreement - Electrical Service

The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries is seeking an annual agreement for electrical maintenance and repair services at the Mitchem Sparks Regional Diagnostic Laboratory in Boaz, with proposals due September 10, 2026. All work must be performed by a licensed electrician, and the Department reserves the right to request proof of licensure.

The scope covers on-call electrical maintenance and repairs at 1833 Industrial Blvd., Boaz, AL 35957. Pricing is structured on a per-unit and hourly basis: service call and travel fees, preventative maintenance assessment (per master electrician and journeyman hours), bucket truck service (per hour), parts (with specified markup percentage), and shipping costs. Bidders submit pricing for each line item through Alabama Buys.

The contract runs October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027, with an option for annual renewal by written agreement. The total contract cost is capped at $25,000, with a maximum contract duration of five years from the effective date. Suppliers must be registered in Alabama Buys and submit responses electronically. The State of Alabama is exempt from sales tax; suppliers must comply with Alabama's sales tax certification requirements and E-Verify employment verification if they employ workers in-state. Invoicing inquiries go to the receiving agency. Vendors must accept multiple forms of electronic payment at no additional cost to the State. Disputes are subject to negotiation and alternative dispute resolution in Montgomery, with jurisdiction vesting exclusively in Alabama courts. Contact Gary Lovelady at (334) 240-7149 for technical questions. The Alabama Buys Helpdesk (334) 353-0700 is unavailable September 7, 2026 (State holiday).