NEAPA
Northeast Alabama Purchasing Association
REQUEST FOR BID
ATTENTION ALL BIDDERS
YOU MUST MARK ON THE ENVELOPE:
Cold Plant Mix Paving Material
SEALED BID #3637
NEAPA is soliciting sealed bids for the above project.
Bids may be hand delivered to the following location;
City of Gadsden Clerk’s office
Room 401-4th Floor
90 Broad Street (City Hall)
Gadsden, Alabama 35902
ATTN: Iva Nelson
Bids may be mailed to the following address;
City of Gadsden Clerk’s Office
P.O. Box 267
Gadsden, Alabama 35902
ATTN: Iva Nelson
Bids will be received until
2:00 P.M. Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Bids will be opened at the following location at the above stated time and date.
City of Gadsden City Hall
Fourth Floor, Room 411
90 Broad Street
Gadsden, Alabama
If you have any questions concerning terms and conditions, specifications, or any other aspects of the
RFB or RFP, please contact the following:
Tiffany Russell, NEAPA Coordinator
Phone: 549-4705
Email: trussell@cityofgadsden.com
Meaghen Johnson, NEAPA Secretary
Phone; 549-4705
Email: mjohnson@cityofgadsden.com
Mechiel Underwood, NEAPA Representative
Phone: 549-4591
Email: funderwood@cityofgadsden.com
No faxed or email responses will be accepted
TO ALL BIDDERS
The attached RFB or RFP presents a cooperative proposal for the Northeast Alabama Purchasing
Association (NEAPA) members below:
Big Wills Water Authority
City of Attalla
City of Gadsden
City of Gadsden Airport Authority
City of Gadsden Waterworks and Sewer Board
City of Glencoe
City of Hokes Bluff
City of Piedmont
City of Rainbow City
City of Sardis City
City of Southside
City of Springville
CREM Etowah County Water Authority
Etowah County
Etowah County Community Services
Etowah County Rescue Squad
Gadsden State Community College
Highland Water Authority
Sand Valley Vol Fire Dept
St Clair County
Town of Reece City
Other government entities within Etowah County and counties adjoining thereto may elect to participate
in this cooperative bid. Vendors must agree that if any additional government entity does join the
Association vendors will honor prices on this RFB or RFP for those additional entities that may join the
Association.
The proposal award will be made by the City of Gadsden on behalf of the Association in accordance
with the provision of the intergovernmental agreement between the City of Gadsden and the members of
the Association. Each participating governmental entity of the Association will be responsible for
issuing its own purchase orders, delivery instructions, invoicing, insurance requirements, and issue its
own tax exemption certificate as required by vendors.
This cover letter is considered an integral part of the RFB or RFP document and shall be included by
reference into any contract.
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NEAPA
NORTHEAST ALABAMA PURCHASING ASSOCIATION
VENDORS FOR
Cold Plant Mix Paving Material
SEALED BID # 3637
JAMES E WATTS & SONS INC
PO BOX 305
GADSDEN, AL 35902
CALHOUN ASPHALT CO, INC
PO BOX 1890
GADSDEN, AL 35902
REED CONTRACTING SERVICES INC
4704 UNION GROVE RD
UNION GROVE, AL 35175
GOOD HOPE CONTRACTING CO INC
3280 COUNTY RD 437
CULLMAN, AL 35057
MCCARTNEY CONST CO INC
PO BOX 1890
GADSDEN, AL 35902
W W DYAR & SONS INC
PO BOX 429
311 ST HWY 17 SUITE 2
HAMILTON, AL 35570
JIM'S ASPHALT LLC
PO BOX 583
GADSDEN, AL 35902
SWARCO INDUSTRIES
PO BOX 89
COLUMBIA, TN 38402
TRANSAFE INC
1625 SPECTRUM DR
SUITE 100
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30043
J&D ENTERPRISE
PO BOX 583
GADSDEN AL 35902
SHERMAN INDUSTRIES
1400 URBAN CENTER DR
SUITE 200
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35242
ADVANCED STRIPING EQUIPMENT
8905 GURLEY RD
DOUGLASVILLE, GA 30134
ALEXANDER & JENKINS
82 NATHANIEL DR
PIEDMONT, AL 36272
M-B COMPANIES INC
PO BOX 200
NEW HOLSTEIN, WI 53061
TOMLIN CONSTRUCTION LLC
641 LUM FIFE RD
GORDO, AL 35466
SELECTIVE INC
2180 PARKWAY LAKE DR
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35244
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NEAPA
NORTHEAST ALABAMA PURCHASING ASSOCIATION
GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
PLEASE READ
1. All bid openings and any scheduled pre-bid conferences will be held in the City Council conference room
located on the fourth floor, room 411, City Hall, 90 Broad Street, Gadsden, Alabama. A pre-bid conference
may be requested to review and answer any pertinent questions concerning the bid and the specifications.
2. Each bid must be submitted in a separate sealed envelope and received by the City of Gadsden, Alabama in
the City Clerk’s office, 90 Broad Street, P.O. Box 267, Gadsden, Alabama, 35902. All bidders must use our
bid form and show on the envelope the bid number, name of project (purpose), and opening date. Any bid
received after the opening date and time will not be considered. If it becomes necessary to revise any part of
this bid, a written addendum will be provided to all bidders.
3. NEAPA encourages utilization of minority business enterprise in our procurement activities. NEAPA
provides equal opportunities for all businesses and does not discriminate against any vendor regardless of
race, color, creed, sex, national origin, disability, religion or age in consideration for an award.
4. The attached specifications are being provided to potential bidders as guidelines, which describe the type
and quality of equipment, supply, and/or service that NEAPA is seeking to purchase. The bidder must
indicate compliance or list exceptions to each specification item for consideration. Failure to comply with
this provision could be cause for rejection of the bid.
5. The name of a certain brand, make, manufacturer, or definite specification is to denote the quality standard
of the article desired but does not restrict the bidder to the specified brand, make, manufacturer or
specification names. It is set forth to convey the general style, type, character, and quality of the article
desired by NEAPA. Whenever the words "or approved equal" appear in the specifications, they shall be
interpreted to mean an item of material or equipment similar to that named, and which is suited to the same
use as that named and which is approved by the Purchasing Department. Vendor shall incur all cost
involved in obtaining an independent analysis if NEAPA deems it necessary to determine the suitability of
items as being approved equal.
6. It will be assumed that all bids are based upon the specifications unless the bidder stipulates to the contrary
on the proposal form; in which case, the bidder shall point out in detail any and all deviations from the
specifications. Bidders having items, which do not meet the specifications may offer the same on an
optional basis. Minor exceptions from the specifications may be considered if they do not alter the
performance for the intended purpose.
7. All bids shall be typewritten or printed in ink on the form(s) prepared by NEAPA. Bids prepared in pencil
will not be accepted. All proposals must be signed by officials of the corporation or company duly
authorized to sign bids. Any bid submitted without being signed will automatically be rejected.
8. All corrections or erasures shall be initialed and dated by the person authorized to sign bids. If there are
discrepancies between unit prices quoted and extensions, the unit price will prevail.
9. Prices quoted shall be delivered prices, exclusive of all federal or state excise, sales, and manufacturer's
taxes. NEAPA will assume no transportation or handling charges other than specified in this bid. NEAPA is
exempted from sales and use tax by 40-23-4(11) and 40-23-62(13), Alabama Code (1975).
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10. Prices quoted to the NEAPA shall remain firm for a minimum of 90 days from the date of opening of the
bid, unless so stated differently in the bid.
11. The delivery schedule, if any, must be entered in the appropriate space in order for the bid to be considered.
If all items cannot be delivered on the same schedule, please note variances.
12. 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 manufacturer's standard
warranty shall be furnished.
13. If the total amount of the bid exceeds $10,000, an original bid bond in the amount of 5% (of the total bid) is
required. In lieu of a bid bond, the bidder may submit a postal money order, certified check, or cashiers
check in the required amount. The bid bond or other security shall be retained by the City until a contract is
executed, a purchase order is issued, or in some cases, until materials and/or equipment is received. Failure
to submit a bid bond when required will result in rejection of the bid.
14. NEAPA reserves the right to request a demonstration of any and all items bid before making the award.
15. NEAPA reserves the right to accept or reject any or all items covered in the request, or any portion(s)
thereof, waive formalities, re-advertise and/or make the award on merit and/or features of design and
quality, delivery, and availability of parts and service and/or take such other steps deemed necessary and in
the best interest of NEAPA,
16. 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.
17. Unless Special Terms and Conditions of the bid specify otherwise, NEAPA reserves the right to make an
award in whole or part to one or more bidders whenever deemed necessary and in the best interest of
NEAPA.
18. The successful bidder agrees, by entering into this contract, to defend, indemnify, and hold NEAPA
harmless from any and all causes of action or claims of damages arising out of or related to bidder's
performance under this contract.
19. All items bid will be inspected by a representative of NEAPA upon delivery to ascertain compliance with
the specifications. Items not in compliance with the specifications will be rejected until proper remedial
measures are taken to assure compliance.
20. Bidders may be disqualified and bid proposals may be rejected for any of (but not limited to) the following
causes:
a. Failure to use the bid forms furnished by NEAPA.
b. Lack of signature by an authorized representative on the bid form.
c. Failure to properly complete the bid form.
d. Evidence of collusion among bidders.
e. Unauthorized alteration of the bid form.
21. NEAPA assumes no legal liability to purchase items or services under any contract unless funds are
appropriated for that particular fiscal year.
22. NEAPA reserves the right to terminate, without cause, any award made as a result of this bid solicitation by
providing a thirty (30) day letter of cancellation notification to the successful bidder. Failure on the part of
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This page summarizes the opportunity, including an overview and a preview of the attached documents.