About this opportunity
AI summaryThe Montgomery County Commission seeks a bonded professional moving company to provide comprehensive moving and storage services in Montgomery, Alabama. The scope includes packing and moving offices from permanent facilities to interim housing and back following construction, while ensuring furniture, millwork, flooring, walls, doors, ceilings, stairways, and windows retain their pre-move appearance and function. The contractor must supply all supervision, labor, packaging materials, and enclosed transport vehicles, and must possess at least two years of comparable experience along with three references from public agencies or companies. Bidders must submit an original and one copy of their sealed price quotation in an envelope marked with the bid number to the Purchasing Department by November 19, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. CST. Submissions must include a signed bid form, proof of applicable business licenses, and confirmation of good standing on local taxes. The resulting contract will run for an initial term of one year from award.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- Montgomery County Commission
- Solicitation No.
- 51901-27B-002
Scope of work
- Pre-job physical site inspection to gather logistical information including access measurements
- Preparation of detailed written proposals specifying man-hours, materials, costs, and timeframes
- Packing and moving offices between permanent buildings and interim housing
- Provision of labor, supplies, and materials for office and courtroom furniture and computer equipment
- Disassembly and reassembly of courtroom and office furniture
- Verification of accurate item placement and removal of all cartons and debris from the site
- Conducting punch list walk with the General Service Director after each move
- Providing bonded, insured, and climate-controlled storage facilities with specialized security for high-value items
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Lowest responsible bid meeting all specifications | Not specified |
| Quality of work or commodities to be supplied | Not specified |
| Conformity with specifications | Not specified |
| Purposes for which required | Not specified |
| Transportation charges | Not specified |
| Dates of delivery | Not specified |
| Local preference (5% preference for Montgomery County vendors; up to 10% preference over foreign entities) | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Must be a bonded professional moving company
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience providing comparable services, preferably for public agencies
- Must submit references from three (3) public agencies/companies for comparable services performed within the last two (2) years
- Ability to provide required personnel, labor, and equipment to meet scheduled deadlines without subcontracting
- Must possess enclosed vehicles containing equipment suitable for securing and transporting items
- Must be current on payment of all city and county local taxes
Documents to include with your response
- Completed and signed attached Bid Form
- One (1) original and one (1) copy of the bid
- Copy of current City of Montgomery business license (or statement why not required)
- Copy of current Montgomery County business license (or statement why not required)
- Completed Reference List with three (3) references
- Completed Vendor Information Form (minority/ownership categories)
- Completed and signed Response Form
- Proof of required insurance coverage (within 10 days of award notification)
- E-Verify documentation, if applicable (within 10 days of award notification)
- Performance and payment bonds, if required (within 10 days of award notification)
Key dates
- Bid Date
- November 4, 2026
- Return Quotation By
- November 19, 2026 10:00 a.m. CST
How to submit
- Method
- Sealed hard copy
- Instructions
- Submit an original and one (1) copy to Purchasing Department Office, 101 S. Lawrence Street, Montgomery, AL 36104. Bid number must appear on outside envelope. Faxed bids will not be accepted.
Contract details
- Term
- One (1) year from date of award with an option to renew for an additional two (2) years, in one (1) year periods
- Place of performance
- Various Montgomery County buildings in Montgomery, Alabama
- Insurance and bonding
- Business Auto Liability: $1,000,000 Combined Single Limit; Commercial General Liability: $1,000,000 per occurrence, $2,000,000 General Aggregate, $2,000,000 Products-Completed Operations, $1,000,000 Personal & Advertising Injury; Workers Compensation: Statutory; Employers Liability: $1,000,000 each accident/disease; Commercial Umbrella/Excess: $1,000,000; Bailee/Property Care, Custody, and Control all-risk coverage for damage or theft (bond, crime, cargo/inland marine). Polic…