Fann-Medication Carts

The Floyd E. "Tutt" Fann State Veterans Home in Huntsville, Alabama is soliciting bids for five Avalo Brand Model# AWPCXL10_KNCSG_D103-U103 medication carts through the State of Alabama Office of the Chief Procurement Office. The procurement is open to qualified suppliers and requires submission of responses electronically through Alabama Buys prior to the March 26, 2026 deadline, with questions presumably due before that date. Each cart must be fully assembled and delivered with specific configurations including a keyless locking system with programmable keypad, Northern Cherry/Shadow Gray color scheme, one 3.4-inch top drawer, three 10-inch card drawers, a 10-inch standard narcotic box, a 3-inch supplies drawer divider kit, sharps case, and writing surface with pre-drilled accessory positions on both end panels. The carts feature precision welded steel frames with high-impact panels and measure 43.75 inches in height, 24 inches in depth, and 48.5 inches in width, with a minimum punch card capacity of 700 and a 10-year limited warranty. No mandatory site visit is required for this procurement, and interested vendors should contact Charlotte Robinson, Director, at 256-851-2807 for inquiries. Evaluation criteria include cost realism, price reasonableness, and verification of supplier qualifications including manufacturer authorizations and proof of insurance.

The standard boilerplate terms and conditions indicate that all suppliers must comply with Alabama procurement regulations and register with the Alabama Secretary of State if foreign corporations, verify E-Verify enrollment, and certify sales tax compliance under Section 41-4-142 of the Code of Alabama. The solicitation documents do not identify any specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, small businesses, or other restricted categories, nor do they reference any incumbent vendors or existing contractors. All products must pass inspection before acceptance by the State, and contracts are governed by Alabama law with venue in Montgomery and subject to proration of state appropriations. Vendors must accept multiple forms of electronic payment at no additional cost to the State, including credit cards, P-cards, and electronic fund transfers. While no specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the available documentation, the procurement involves five units of specialized medical equipment with comprehensive configurations and extended warranty provisions. The State reserves the right to cancel contracts for justifiable cause with thirty days' written notice and maintains sovereign immunity throughout the procurement process.