243724 Maestro Renewal CS26-136 RQ26*347272

The State of Alabama Office of the Chief Procurement Officer is soliciting Quick Quote proposals for Maestro Renewal CS26-136 through the Alabama Buys portal. This procurement requires suppliers to submit electronic responses by April 23, 2026, with the solicitation having been posted on April 17, 2026. Suppliers must be registered in the Alabama Buys system and submit all inquiries and responses through the designated online platforms to maintain proper documentation. The solicitation applies Standard Terms and Conditions that require suppliers to affirm receipt and understanding of all solicitation documents and amendments, agree to provide quoted items or services at specified prices, and certify compliance with all contractual terms. Suppliers must certify non-collusion with other bidders and confirm they are not barred from contracting with the State. Evaluation criteria include cost realism and price reasonableness analysis conducted at the State's discretion. Any resulting contract may be renewed annually by mutual written agreement, up to a maximum total contract cost of $25,000 or a five-year period from the effective date.

All suppliers must comply with Alabama state law and register with the Alabama Secretary of State if they are foreign entities conducting business in the state. Suppliers must certify registration and remittance of all Alabama state and local sales, use, and lease taxes on taxable transactions, and those employing one or more individuals in Alabama must verify E-Verify enrollment prior to award, with documentation required within five calendar days of notification. Price escalation requests are permissible if supported by manufacturer or raw materials supplier documentation, but cannot exceed 5 percent of annual contract costs. The State is exempt from sales tax payment and will not indemnify suppliers. Vendors must accept multiple forms of electronic payment at no additional cost to the State, including state-issued credit cards, P-cards, and electronic fund transfers. The maximum potential award value is $25,000 total contract cost or a five-year term, whichever is reached first, with no specific set-asides or restrictions on organizational type indicated in the available documentation.