Description
Alabama Department of Transportation (Area 5) is seeking a qualified contractor to provide routine HVAC maintenance and minor‑repair services for its facilities in Tuscaloosa, Hale, Bibb, and Sumter counties. The contract will be a master agreement with a 12‑month base period and optional one‑year extensions (up to five years total). Work includes service‑call labor, parts markup, and travel costs; the contractor must be certified by the Alabama Board of Heating, Air‑Conditioning, and Refrigeration Contractors, hold $1 M general liability insurance, and be located within 100 miles of the ALDOT sites. No major installations or projects exceeding $15,000 are covered. Bids must be submitted by July 6, 2026; questions are due June 25, 2026.
• Scope: routine HVAC maintenance, minor repairs, parts replacement, and emergency service calls.
• Exclusions: new HVAC installations, major renovations (> $15,000), demolition, or structural work.
• Requirements: state‑required certifications, $1 M liability insurance, proximity ≤ 100 mi, 3 years experience with two references.
• Contract terms: 12‑month base, up to four 1‑year extensions; pricing via service‑call fee, hourly labor rates, and parts markup.
• Procurement: lowest‑responsible bidder per county; bids via Alabama Buys portal.