Dept. Of Agriculture - Elba Lab - Ceiling Tile Installation

The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries is issuing a Quick Quote solicitation for ceiling tile installation services at the J. B. Taylor Regional Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory located in Elba, Conecuh County, Alabama. The procurement requires a qualified supplier to remove 200 existing ceiling tiles and replace them with 200 new 2 feet by 2 feet PVC panels that are 100% waterproof and mold resistant. Work must be performed at a ceiling height of approximately 20 feet, coordinated with laboratory staff, and completed during standard business hours (Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. CST) within 30 days from issuance of the purchase order. Pricing must be comprehensive and account for all labor, materials, and associated costs. Suppliers must be registered in the Alabama Buys system and submit their quotes electronically through this platform. The quote submission deadline is May 13, 2026, with the posted date of May 8, 2026. Technical inquiries should be directed to Gary Lovelady at (334) 240-7149, with general assistance available through the Alabama Buys helpdesk at (334) 353-0700.

Suppliers responding to this solicitation must meet several statutory and regulatory requirements, including registration in Alabama Buys, tax compliance verification under Code of Alabama Section 41-4-142, and enrollment in the E-Verify program for workforce verification in accordance with the Beason-Hammon Alabama Taxpayer and Citizen Protection Act and federal immigration laws. The solicitation does not identify any existing incumbent contractors or special set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises in the provided documentation. The contract is structured as a Quick Quote with a not-to-exceed amount of $25,000, which applies to the initial award and any subsequent annual renewals by mutual written agreement, with a maximum contract duration of five years from the effective date. All disputes shall be governed by Alabama law and resolved through negotiation and alternative dispute resolution in Montgomery, Alabama.