Dept. Of Agriculture - Hanceville Lab - Refrigerators

The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries is seeking competitive quotes for two laboratory refrigerators to be installed at the Hinton-Mitchem Poultry Regional Diagnostic Laboratory in Hanceville, Alabama. The procurement specifically targets Plus Series Laboratory Refrigerators with precise specifications, including 47 cubic feet capacity, a temperature range of 1-10 degrees Celsius, and specific exterior dimensions of 54 1/8" W x 33 1/4" D x 81 3/4" H. Key features of the refrigerators include environmentally friendly HC refrigerant, Energy Star certification, forced draft circulation, and an advanced microprocessor controller with multiple alarm and monitoring capabilities. The refrigerators must include sliding glass doors, eight adjustable shelves, LED interior lights, access ports, and casters. Vendors must submit quotes electronically through the Alabama Buys portal by December 13, 2024, with the option to contact the Alabama Buys Helpdesk at (334) 353-0700 for submission assistance. The delivery requirements mandate a truck with a lift gate, with the vendor responsible for inside white glove delivery and debris removal at the Hanceville laboratory location.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation were explicitly mentioned in the solicitation documents. The procurement appears open to any qualified vendor capable of meeting the technical specifications and delivery requirements. The contract includes comprehensive warranty coverage, with two years of parts and labor warranty and an additional three years of compressor parts warranty. While no specific budget range was provided, the solicitation suggests a moderate-value procurement for specialized laboratory equipment. The point of contact for this opportunity is Gwen Sellers, who can be reached at (256) 352-8036 for potential questions or clarifications. The solicitation is specific to Coosa County and will be managed through the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries' procurement process, with delivery to be made to the Hinton-Mitchem Poultry Regional Diagnostic Laboratory at 1001 Industrial Drive, Hanceville, AL 35077.