DHR Montgomery Co Move

The Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) is seeking a professional moving service for relocating the Montgomery County DHR office, a comprehensive project involving the transfer of 164 employees from three current one-story locations to a new two-story building with a basement. The relocation will occur over four consecutive days (September 23-26, 2025), with daily work hours from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Key deliverables include complete transportation of office equipment, with a specific priority sequence: computer equipment first, followed by file boxes and office furnishings. Required qualifications for bidders include maintaining general liability insurance, submitting three professional references from recent office moves, and providing a unit price submission. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for May 8, 2025, with the proposal due date set for May 23, 2025. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder meeting all specifications, with the selected moving company required to provide a project manager on-site throughout the relocation and assume responsibility for protecting building infrastructure and ensuring no damage to state property.

The procurement opportunity does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The moving company must comply with Alabama state procurement regulations, including participation in the Alabama Buys electronic procurement system and adherence to the Beason-Hammon Alabama Taxpayer and Citizen Protection Act and E-Verify program requirements. While no specific budget range is provided in the documents, the moving company will receive payment 30 days after successful completion of services. The successful vendor must be prepared to handle a comprehensive office move involving multiple buildings and diverse equipment types, with careful attention to protecting sensitive office infrastructure and technology. Additional requirements include submitting professional references, maintaining appropriate insurance coverage, and following detailed specifications for item handling and relocation procedures. Prospective bidders must be registered in the state's Supplier Portal and prepared to meet all administrative and logistical specifications outlined in the procurement documents.