140-710018/Pest Control - Rest Area

The State of Alabama Office of the Chief Procurement Officer is soliciting quick-quote responses for pest control services at a rest area in Conecuh County, with responses due September 22, 2026.

The contract carries a maximum total cost of $25,000 and may be renewed annually by written agreement for up to five years from the effective date, provided cumulative cost does not exceed $25,000. Suppliers must register in Alabama Buys and submit responses electronically through the platform prior to the stated close time.

The State reserves the right to conduct cost realism and price reasonableness analysis on all bids. Price escalation requests may be considered if material, labor, or other contract components increase significantly through no fault of the supplier, with increases capped at 5 percent of annual contract cost and supported by documentation. Suppliers must accept multiple forms of electronic payment at no additional cost to the State, including state-issued credit cards, P-cards, and EFT transfers. The State is exempt from sales tax under Alabama Code Section 40-23-4(a)(11).

Suppliers employing one or more employees within Alabama must provide E-Verify program documentation prior to award. Foreign entities must register with the Alabama Secretary of State's Office before transacting business in the State. All proposals exceeding $25,000 require completion of a Disclosure Statement filed with the bid, and suppliers must certify compliance with Alabama sales and use tax collection and remittance requirements. All supplier inquiries must be submitted online through the Supplier Portal to maintain a record of communications and responses.