BID/MRD - 2011 GEO CATAMARAN Repair (QA54-094510)

The State of Alabama is seeking a qualified marine‑vessel repair contractor to perform a comprehensive set of repairs, replacements, and installations on the 2011 GEO Catamaran (R/V Habitat). Work includes fabricating a winch cover, replacing EPIRB, upgrading A‑frame hydraulics, swapping out navigation and communication equipment, installing a new HVAC unit, repairing lighting, addressing electrical parasitic draws, replacing the generator, removing a mast, fitting a Garmin autopilot suite, and providing new safety equipment and dockage services. All work must be performed at a facility ≥ 14 ft above sea level, with the vessel remaining within 50 mi of the Gulf Shores MRD office, and all materials must be new, OEM‑approved, and meet local codes. The contract will be awarded under an “all‑or‑none” lowest‑price rule, with a 60‑day delivery window for parts and a 12‑month warranty on labor and materials. • Mandatory pre‑bid conference on April 22, 2026 (attendance required). • Mandatory site visit at 999 Commerce Drive, Gulf Shores, AL (contact Joseph Chorney). • Scope covers 16 detailed line‑items plus incidental labor/parts rates and dockage fee schedule. • Contractor must have a lead technician with ≥ 5 years experience on scientific data‑collection vessels and meet elevation/proximity constraints.