Dept. Of Agriculture - Hanceville Lab - Crane Inspection

The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries is requesting quotes for an annual crane inspection at the Hinton-Mitchem Poultry Regional Diagnostic Laboratory in Hanceville, with quotes due September 8, 2026, and a service period running October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027. The inspection must be completed by a TC/American authorized service provider, a mandatory qualification that filters eligible bidders.

The scope encompasses runway and support steel, fastener tightness, lubrication systems, wire rope and bottom blocks, limit switch operation, pushbutton stations, electrical connections, and electrical components and brakes. The facility is located at 1001 Industrial Drive, Hanceville, AL 35077.

Pricing is line-item: service labor, manlift rental, travel time per hour, and mileage per mile. The contract carries a total not-to-exceed amount of $25,000 and may be renewed annually by written agreement for up to five years from the effective date. Any price increases during contract performance cannot exceed 5% of annual contract cost and must be supported by documentation and written approval from both parties.

Suppliers must be registered in Alabama Buys and submit responses electronically through the platform. Compliance certifications required include sales tax registration, E-Verify enrollment verification for employees working in Alabama, non-engagement in boycotts of open-trade jurisdictions, and adherence to federal immigration law. If the contract exceeds $25,000, suppliers must file a Disclosure Statement within ten days of award. The State of Alabama is exempt from sales tax and reserves the right to conduct cost realism and price reasonableness analysis on all bids.

The point of contact is Gary Lovelady at (334) 240-7149. Supplier assistance with quote submission is available through the Alabama Buys helpdesk at (334) 353-0700.