The State of Alabama’s Department of Forensic Sciences is soliciting bids to supply, ship, install, and commission a high‑capacity nitrogen generator system for its Birmingham Laboratory. The equipment must deliver at least 975 LPM of nitrogen at 95 % purity, operate at 102‑109 psi, and include a 120‑gal storage tank, refrigerated dryer, and a 2‑year warranty with annual preventive‑maintenance visits. The solicitation requires vendors to attend a mandatory pre‑bid conference/site‑visit on April 30, 2026, sign in, and ask all technical questions at that time. Bidders must provide current Alabama general contractor licensing (and electrical licensing if the bid exceeds $100 k), $1 M per occurrence/$2 M aggregate liability insurance, workers’ compensation proof, and must submit bids through the Alabama Buys portal by May 11, 2026. Freight is FOB destination, and all packaging must be removed on‑site.
• Technical specs: ≥ 975 LPM N₂ flow, 95 % purity, 102‑109 psi, 120‑gal tank, 60 HP total motor, 61 dB(A) noise, ISO 8573 Class 2.4.1 inlet air quality.
• Mandatory site‑visit & sign‑in on April 30, 2026; attendance required to be eligible.
• Licensing/insurance: Alabama General Contractor license required; Electrical license required for bids > $100 k; $1 M/$2 M liability coverage; workers’ comp.
• Delivery & service: Inside delivery, unpacking, on‑site assembly, installation, startup, and a 2‑year warranty with annual maintenance.