Dept. Of Agriculture - Boaz Lab - Crane Maintenance & Repair

The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries is seeking an annual agreement for crane maintenance services at the Mitchem Sparks Regional Diagnostic Laboratory located in Boaz, AL. The procurement opportunity involves comprehensive laboratory crane equipment maintenance and repairs, with specific requirements that all service providers must be TC/American authorized service providers. Vendors must submit documentation proving their authorization status with their bid submission. The contract will cover labor, service calls, travel, mileage, man-lift rental, and parts with percentage markup. Key deliverables include on-site maintenance and repair of crane equipment, with pricing to be submitted for hourly labor rates, service calls, equipment rental, and parts. The contract service period is scheduled from January 15, 2026, through September 30, 2026, with a bid submission deadline of December 26, 2025. The point of contact for this opportunity is Gary Lovelady, who can be reached at (334) 240-7149 for additional information or clarification.

While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned in the contract opportunity, the procurement covers jurisdictions including Etowah County and Birmingham City. The solicitation does not indicate any incumbent vendors or existing technology integration requirements. Potential bidders should be prepared to provide comprehensive documentation of their TC/American authorization and detailed pricing structures for various service components. The contract appears to be structured as an annual agreement with unit-based pricing for labor, service calls, equipment rental, and parts. Although no specific budget range is provided, vendors should be prepared to offer competitive rates for crane maintenance and repair services at the diagnostic laboratory. Interested contractors should carefully review all specifications and be prepared to submit a comprehensive bid that meets the technical and authorization requirements outlined in the solicitation.