Howard-Boiler #2 Repair

The State of Alabama, Department of Veterans Affairs, is procuring boiler repair services for the Colonel Robert L. Howard State Veterans Home located in Pell City, Talladega County. This procurement involves the installation of burners in one boiler along with new gaskets and related components, including a burner assembly (BNR2716), three gasket types (GKT2034, GKT2035, GKT2081), a sight glass (MSC2731), and an igniter assembly (PLT3400). The scope of work requires qualified contractors to perform LOTO (Lockout/Tagout) procedures on one boiler, install the new burner with gasket kit, and conduct operational verification to ensure proper functionality. Pricing submissions must include both parts and labor costs for all specified materials and installation work. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at 10:00 AM, with Hillary Hardwick (205-338-6487) serving as the primary contact. Proposals are due by March 30, 2026, and must be submitted electronically through the Alabama Buys platform. The State reserves the right to conduct cost realism and price reasonableness analysis and may request written proof of qualifications, manufacturer authorizations, and certificates of insurance following bid opening.

All responsive vendors must be registered in the Alabama Buys system and must comply with State of Alabama requirements, including E-Verify enrollment verification for workers employed in the state and submission of sales tax exemption documentation. Contractors are required to provide debarment and suspension certifications and disclosure statements for contracts exceeding $25,000. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the procurement documents. Bidders must accept electronic payment methods at no additional cost to the State, and all deliverables remain subject to State inspection and acceptance, with signature on delivery documents not constituting final acceptance. No incumbent vendor or current contractor information has been provided in the available documentation. The specific contract award value or budget range has not been disclosed in the procurement notice.