254814 - Embosser - Russell Co Health Dept

The state and local contract opportunity, identified as ID 6827a13384eb0fc8730c6480, is a procurement initiative for the Russell County Health Department seeking to acquire an embosser. The specific procurement is being conducted by the State of Alabama, with Russell County (FIPS Code 01113) serving as the primary jurisdiction. The contract opportunity was posted on May 15, 2025, with a response deadline of May 20, 2025, indicating a tight five-day window for potential vendors to submit their quotes. The procurement process will be managed through Alabama Buys, the state's electronic procurement system, which requires mandatory supplier registration. Vendors must carefully review the attached Quick Quote Standard Boilerplate document, which provides comprehensive guidelines for quote submission and participation in the procurement process.

While specific details about set-aside designations are not explicitly outlined in the provided documentation, vendors must meet several critical compliance requirements to be eligible for the contract. Suppliers must certify they are not engaged in boycotts, are not debarred or suspended from government transactions, and comply with the Beason-Hammon Alabama Taxpayer and Citizen Protection Act. Additionally, vendors must verify immigration status through E-Verify and demonstrate tax compliance. The procurement is subject to fund availability, and the state retains the right to conduct cost and price analyses, inspect delivered products, and request additional documentation. Though the exact award value is not specified, the opportunity involves the procurement of an embosser for the Russell County Health Department, suggesting a relatively limited-scope acquisition with potentially modest financial implications.