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

The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries is seeking an annual agreement for crane maintenance and repair services at the J.B. Taylor Regional Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory located in Elba, Alabama. The procurement involves comprehensive laboratory crane equipment maintenance, with a strict requirement that all repairs must be completed by a TC/American authorized service provider. Vendors must submit documentation proving their authorization status with their bid submission. The service will cover labor, travel, service calls, manlift rental, and parts, with bidders required to specify hourly rates and markup percentages for each category. The contract period is set from January 15, 2026, through September 30, 2026, with the laboratory located at 495 State Road 203, Elba, AL 36323. Interested vendors must submit their proposals by December 26, 2025, and can contact Gary Lovelady at (334) 240-7149 for additional information or clarification about the contract opportunity.

While the solicitation does not explicitly mention set-aside designations or specific restrictions on respondents, the requirement for TC/American authorized service provider certification will inherently limit the pool of potential contractors. The contract appears to be focused on technical capability and specialized crane maintenance expertise rather than small business or disadvantaged enterprise preferences. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure requirements. Although specific budget ranges are not disclosed, the contract structure suggests pricing will be determined through unit rates for labor, service calls, manlift rental, and parts markup. The procurement is specifically located in Conecuh County, with a total service period of approximately eight months, indicating a potentially moderate-value contract opportunity for qualified crane maintenance service providers with the necessary technical certifications.