RFP – ABB / Baldor Motors Procurement – McDuffie Coal Terminal Facility

The Alabama Port Authority is seeking a firm‑fixed‑price vendor to supply six custom ABB/Baldor 350 HP, 1800 RPM TEFC motors (three “F1” inventory units and three “F2” conveyor‑install units) for its McDuffie Coal Terminal in Mobile, AL. The contract requires manufacturing, testing, packaging, and FOB‑destination delivery to the terminal warehouse, with warranty terms and compliance with extensive insurance, safety, and state/federal ethics requirements. The award will be based on technical acceptability, price, and extended warranty offering, with a $100 per day liquidated‑damages clause for late delivery. • Scope: 6 custom 350 HP ABB‑brand motors (TEFC, 449T) – 3 for inventory, 3 for conveyor installations. • Delivery: FOB destination to 2001 Ezra Trice Blvd, Mobile, AL; all costs included in the firm‑fixed‑price quote. • Evaluation: Technical compliance, lowest price among technically acceptable proposals, and warranty quality. • Required compliance: $2 M/$4 M CGL, $1 M auto liability, workers’ comp, Beason‑Hammon Act certificate, E‑Verify, lobbying disclosures, and other state‑specific regulations.