How to bid on the McDuffie New East Electrical Building for Alabama Port Authority

What the agency is buying

The Alabama Port Authority is seeking bids for electrical work on the McDuffie New East Electrical Building in Mobile, Alabama. This is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) in the construction category.

The notice links to the specifications, plans, and addenda. Review those documents to understand the work and prepare a bid that addresses the project requirements.

Key dates and bid opening

A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at the International Trade Center, 250 North Water Street, 1st Floor, Killian Room, Mobile, AL 36602.

Bids open Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. in the International Trade Center, 250 North Water Street, 1st Floor, Lyons Conference Room, Mobile, AL 36602. Submit your bid exactly as the documents direct before the opening date and time.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity may suit construction firms that perform electrical work and can respond to an IFB. Because the pre-bid meeting is mandatory, plan to attend if you intend to bid.

How to access and respond

Open the Alabama Port Authority procurement page through “View original source.” No login is required; notices are listed on that page. Find this opportunity by its title under “Bid Notices” or “RFQ/RFP/RFI.”

Open the notice to review its linked specifications, plans, and addenda. Check the notice’s Schedule for meeting and bid-opening details, then follow the bid documents’ instructions for submitting your response.

Prepare a complete construction bid

Read the specifications and plans carefully, and check for addenda before finalizing your bid. Use the bid documents to confirm what work is included and what information your response must contain.

Allow time to attend the mandatory meeting, assemble your response, and deliver it as directed before the opening. Check names, figures, forms, and other required details for consistency before submission.