The Etowah County Commission is soliciting sealed bids for inmate uniforms. Bids must be submitted by Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at 10:00 a. m. Central Time. Bids will be opened at the same time and date. Prospective bidders must read and comply with the general and special terms and conditions, and bid specifications. Contact Melissa Lett at ***@***. *. * or **** for questions. No faxed or email responses will be accepted. All items bid will be inspected upon delivery to ascertain compliance with specifications. Failure to comply with specifications could result in rejection of the bid. Prices quoted shall remain firm for a minimum of 90 days from the opening date. The bidder shall assume full responsibility for warranty of all components. All bids will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Proof of all state, county, and local business licenses must accompany the bid.
The bid notice states that bids must be received by the Etowah County Commission by Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at 10:00 a. m. Central Time. The delivery schedule for the items must be entered in the appropriate space in order for the bid to be considered.
The bid notice states that The bidder shall assume full responsibility for warranty of all components of the equipment. A statement shall be attached with the proposal setting out the conditions of the warranty. The manufacturers standard warranty shall be furnished.
The bid notice states that All bids will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. This determination may involve all or some of the following factors: price, conformity to specifications, financial ability to meet the contract, previous performance, facilities and equipment, availability of repair parts, experience, delivery promise, terms of payments, compatibility as required, other costs, and other objective and accountable factors which are reasonable. When bids are equal, local vendor shall be favored.
The bid notice states that Proof of all state, county and local business license must accompany bid. It also mentions that bidders may be disqualified for failure to use bid forms, lack of signature, failure to properly complete the bid form, evidence of collusion, unauthorized alteration of the bid form, or failure to comply with Alabama law.
The bid notice states that failure on the part of the successful bidder to comply with all terms and conditions of this bid shall give cause for etowah county commission to terminate the award immediately, and to relieve etowah county commission of any and all legal obligations associated with the award.
