Howard-Fountain Repair and Refinish

The State of Alabama, through the Office of the Chief Procurement Officer, is soliciting bids for fountain repair and refinishing services at the Col. Robert L. Howard State Veterans Home located at 7054 Veterans Parkway, Pell City, Alabama 35125. This Quick Quote procurement requires comprehensive restoration of the facility's fountain with specific deliverables including cleaning, surface abrasion, and grinding to remove failed water proofers; application of a new two-part epoxy sealer in black; filtration renovation incorporating a larger sand filter and inline chlorine injector; restoration of a failed pump and four submersible light fixtures; and installation of a laser autofill system with fail-proof overfill sensor. Vendors must also provide startup and tuning services upon completion. The solicitation was posted on May 15, 2026, with proposals due by May 21, 2026, and a mandatory site visit scheduled for May 20, 2026 at 11:00 am with point of contact Hiliary Hardwick at (205) 338-6487. Qualified vendors must be registered in Alabama Buys and submit responses electronically through that platform prior to the deadline. The State reserves the right to conduct cost realism and price reasonableness analyses on all bids submitted.

The procurement does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting participation to particular organization types, though all vendors must comply with Alabama's E-Verify employment verification requirements, the Beason-Hammon Alabama Taxpayer and Citizen Protection Act, and applicable state and local sales tax provisions. No incumbent vendors or existing contractors are identified in the solicitation documents. The total contract value may not exceed $25,000, with potential annual renewals by written agreement not to exceed $25,000 in total cumulative cost or a five-year performance period from the effective date. Price increases during contract performance are limited to 5% of annual contract cost and must be supported by industry-specific price indices or Consumer Price Index documentation. The State retains the right to cancel contracts for convenience with reasonable notice.