Water Fountains & Fix Urinals at FMS #8 Gadsden

The State of Alabama, specifically Etowah County, is seeking a vendor to perform maintenance and repair services at Facilities Maintenance Site #8 (FMS #8) located at 5319 Airport Road in Gadsden, Alabama. The procurement involves two primary technical tasks: repairing the water bottle filling station sensor and installing a comprehensive filtration system on all water fountains, as well as repairing three urinals in the facility's latrines. Potential contractors must attend a mandatory site visit scheduled for Tuesday, April 8th, 2025, at 11:00 am CST to fully understand project requirements and site conditions. The contract requires vendors to provide all labor, materials, special equipment, and miscellaneous charges necessary to complete the work, with an emphasis on ensuring proper functionality and compliance with applicable plumbing and safety standards. Key points of contact for questions about the solicitation are Chief Stocks (256-613-6837/256-680-3639) and Matt Erickson (706-562-3481), with proposal responses due by April 14th, 2025.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, vendors must be registered in Alabama Buys and comply with state procurement regulations outlined in the Standard Terms and Conditions document. The procurement appears to be open to qualified maintenance and plumbing contractors who can demonstrate technical capability to perform the specified repairs and installations. Potential respondents must certify compliance with state requirements, including E-Verify program enrollment and adherence to immigration laws. The State of Alabama reserves the right to analyze bid pricing, inspect delivered work, and request additional supplier qualifications after bid opening. Although a specific budget range is not disclosed, the scope suggests a small to moderate-scale facilities maintenance contract focused on infrastructure improvements at a single site. Contractors should be prepared to provide comprehensive pricing that includes all associated labor, materials, and equipment costs for the specified water fountain and urinal repair work.