189475- Offender Watch Renewal

The State of Alabama Office of the Chief Procurement Officer is requesting renewal of the annual fee for Offender Watch Suites serving Mobile County and Mobile City under a Quick Quote solicitation, with responses due October 6, 2026.

The contract renews an existing license or subscription for Offender Watch software suites. Suppliers must be registered in Alabama Buys and submit responses electronically through that platform. All supplier inquiries must be submitted online through the Supplier Portal. Suppliers must acknowledge receipt of the solicitation and all amendments, certify compliance with all terms and conditions, and confirm they have not engaged in collusive bidding.

The contract establishes a total cost not to exceed $25,000. The initial term runs for one year from the effective date, with renewal options available by written agreement of both parties for up to five years total. Suppliers must comply with the Beason-Hammon Alabama Taxpayer and Citizen Protection Act, including E-Verify program enrollment verification for those employing workers in Alabama. The State reserves the right to conduct cost realism and price reasonableness analyses and may request written proof of qualifications such as manufacturer authorizations, professional licenses, and certificates of insurance following bid opening. Price escalation requests during contract performance may be considered if material or labor costs increase significantly, provided justification is documented and increases do not exceed five percent of annual contract cost or applicable industry price indices.

The contract is governed by Alabama law with exclusive venue in Montgomery, Alabama. The State is exempt from sales tax, will not indemnify the supplier, and requires all electronic payments to be accepted by the vendor at no additional cost to the State.