Water Tree Manifolds - Type VI Brush Trucks

The Alabama Forestry Commission, operating under Autauga County jurisdiction, is soliciting proposals for 15 water tree manifolds designed for Type VI brush trucks to support prescribed burning and backfiring operations. This quick quote procurement requires suppliers to submit proposals electronically through the Alabama Buys platform by the May 21, 2026 due date, with proposals posted on May 18, 2026. All deliverables must include comprehensive shipping costs for direct delivery to the Alabama Forestry Commission at 2973 Miller Nursery Road, Autaugaville, Alabama 36003, and each manifold must carry a one-year warranty covering parts, labor, and shipping at no additional cost to the state. Qualified suppliers must be registered in Alabama Buys and are prohibited from utilizing third-party vendors; the State of Alabama reserves the right to conduct cost realism and price reasonableness analysis on all bids and may request written proof of qualifications including manufacturer reseller authorization, professional licenses, and certificates of insurance following bid opening. No specific evaluation criteria beyond price reasonableness and qualifications verification have been identified in the available documentation.

Suppliers responding to this procurement must comply with all Alabama registration and certification requirements, including E-Verify enrollment verification for any workers employed within the state and certification of sales tax compliance. The State of Alabama, which is exempt from sales tax, requires all suppliers to accept multiple forms of electronic payment at no additional cost, including state-issued credit cards, P-cards, and EFT transfers. No set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises, women-owned businesses, or minority-owned businesses are referenced in the available solicitation materials. The contract resulting from this award may be renewed annually by written agreement of both parties, with a total contract cost cap of $25,000 including the original agreement and any subsequent renewals, or for a total time period of five years from the effective date, whichever is less. No incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure integration requirements have been identified in the solicitation documents.