Etowah Co DHR Lights Installation

Etowah County Department of Human Resources in Alabama is soliciting quotes for a one-time lighting installation and replacement project through a Request for Quote (RFQ) Round 1 procurement mechanism. The scope of work includes removing and replacing 33 existing CAN light fixtures with LED bypass lamps (to be supplied by DHR), installing 72 additional bulbs from Signify North America, and installing 40 fluorescent bulbs from Current Lighting Solutions throughout the facility located at 210 Hoke Street, Gadsden, AL 35903. All work must be completed in a single trip during April 2026 during regular business hours (Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.), with vendors responsible for complete removal of all old parts, supplies, and debris. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. CST, and attendance is required; all vendors must sign in, complete a tour of the service area, and confirm that all required stock is on hand prior to commitment—quotes will not be accepted from vendors who fail to attend. The RFQ was posted on March 26, 2026, with a due date of April 2, 2026. Required qualifications include current licenses at the time of award, and vendors must comply with federal immigration law and E-Verify enrollment requirements if employing workers in Alabama. Payment terms are Net 30, paid in arrears following completion of work, with no invoicing permitted prior to service completion. Primary contact is Keri Morris at 256-622-8319, with backup contact Sonya Mangum at 256-622-8314.

The procurement is governed by Alabama state law and the Standard Terms and Conditions for Quick Quotes issued by the State of Alabama Office of the Chief Procurement Officer, with exclusive venue in Montgomery, Alabama. All suppliers must register in Alabama Buys and participate electronically through the platform, with all inquiries submitted online via the Supplier Portal. Foreign entities must register with the Alabama Secretary of State before conducting business in the state. Suppliers are required to provide proof of qualifications including manufacturer authorizations and insurance certificates, and bids exceeding $25,000 require submission of a completed Disclosure Statement within ten days of award. The State reserves the right to conduct cost realism and price reasonableness analysis and inspect all products before acceptance. No specific set-aside designations, incumbent vendors, or budget ranges are identified in the available procurement documents.