Grout, Tile Cleaning & Sealing, Montgomery RQ25*262464

The Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services is seeking a contractor to perform grout, tile cleaning, and sealing services at three specific locations in Montgomery, Alabama. The project encompasses a total of approximately 9,478.35 square feet across three buildings: 560 S. Lawrence Street (6,843.15 sq ft), 602 S. Lawrence Street (1,971.00 sq ft), and the 602 S. Lawrence Street Annex (664.20 sq ft). Prospective suppliers must be located within 45 miles of the project site and are prohibited from subcontracting. Key qualifications include providing references for similar-sized projects, maintaining liability insurance with a minimum of $1,000,000 per occurrence and in aggregate, and possessing workers' compensation insurance for companies with five or more employees. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for Monday, March 17, 2025, at 10:00 am, where suppliers must sign an attendance sheet to be considered for the bid. The solicitation requires electronic submission through AL Buys, with proposals due by March 21, 2025, and all work to be conducted on weekends with prior coordination with Mark Aspden.

The procurement opportunity appears to be open to all qualified vendors meeting the specified criteria, with no explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged or minority-owned businesses. No incumbent vendor information is provided in the documentation. While a specific budget range is not disclosed, the comprehensive requirements suggest a professional-level service contract focusing on facility maintenance. Suppliers must demonstrate technical capability through references, financial stability through insurance requirements, and local proximity to the project site. The procurement process emphasizes compliance with state regulations, including mandatory registration in Alabama Buys, E-Verify program participation, and adherence to state tax and employment regulations. Successful contractors will be expected to provide all necessary labor, equipment, materials, and supplies to complete the tile and grout cleaning and sealing project efficiently and professionally.