252479 (2) Reverse Osmosis Coolers, Talladega RQ27*378073

The State of Alabama Office of the Chief Procurement Officer is soliciting quick-quote responses for reverse osmosis coolers for Talladega under RQ27*378073, with responses due September 4, 2026.

Responses must be submitted electronically through the Alabama Buys system. Suppliers must be registered in Alabama Buys and must affirm receipt of the solicitation and amendments, compliance with all terms and conditions, and certification that they have not engaged in collusive bidding practices. Foreign entities must register with the Alabama Secretary of State. Employers with in-state employees must participate in E-Verify and comply with the Beason-Hammon Alabama Taxpayer and Citizen Protection Act. Suppliers must maintain Alabama sales tax certification and accept multiple forms of electronic payment at no additional cost to the State.

The contract term may extend up to five years from the effective date with annual renewal options, subject to a total contract cost not to exceed $25,000 across all periods. The State reserves the right to conduct cost realism and price reasonableness analysis on all bids. Price escalations during contract performance may be considered if justified by material, labor, or other cost increases, limited to industry-specific price index increases or Consumer Price Index, not to exceed 5 percent of annual contract cost. Resulting contracts are governed by Alabama law with exclusive venue in Montgomery, Alabama. The State is exempt from sales tax and maintains all rights to sovereign immunity, and is prohibited from indemnifying suppliers. Suppliers are prohibited from boycotting persons or entities based in jurisdictions with which Alabama maintains open trade.