Dept. Of Agriculture - Boaz Lab - Crane Inspection

The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries is requesting quotes for an annual crane inspection at the Mitchem-Sparks Regional Diagnostic Laboratory in Boaz, with quotes due September 9, 2026. The inspection must be completed by a TC/American authorized service provider — a sole-source authorization requirement that filters bidder eligibility.

The scope includes evaluation of runway and support steel, bolt and fastener tightness, lubrication of gearing, wire rope and bottom blocks, limit switch operation, pushbutton stations, electrical connections, and electrical brakes. The service location is 1833 Industrial Blvd., Boaz, AL 35957. The service period runs October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Suppliers must provide itemized quotes for service labor, manlift rental, travel time, and mileage on an hourly or per-unit basis; pricing is not fixed. Any resulting contract may be renewed annually by written agreement, with a total contract cost not to exceed $25,000 across the original agreement and all subsequent renewals combined, or a total time period of five years from the effective date, whichever comes first.

Suppliers must be registered in Alabama Buys and submit responses electronically through that platform. Suppliers must verify E-Verify enrollment prior to award if they employ one or more employees within Alabama. The State of Alabama is exempt from sales tax; suppliers must comply with Section 41-4-142 of the Code of Alabama 1975 tax certification requirements. Inquiries should be submitted online through the Supplier Portal. The point of contact is Gary Lovelady at (334) 240-7149.