263917A - Sole Source - Digital Library Subscription - OIDA

The State of Alabama Office of the Chief Procurement Officer is soliciting responses for a Digital Library Subscription through a Sole Source Quick Quote procurement (263917A). This procurement is being conducted through Alabama Buys, the state's electronic procurement system, and is managed under the standardized Quick Quote framework. The solicitation specifically targets the provision of digital library subscription services for the Alabama Office of Information and Digital Affairs (OIDA). Suppliers must register in Alabama Buys and submit their responses electronically through the platform by the posted deadline of March 21, 2026. All vendor inquiries regarding this opportunity must be submitted online through the Supplier Portal to maintain official communication records. The State reserves the right to evaluate responses based on cost realism and price reasonableness at the sole discretion of the Chief Procurement Officer, and vendors must accept multiple forms of electronic payment including state-issued credit cards, P-cards, and electronic fund transfers at no additional cost to the State.

The solicitation does not explicitly identify set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational eligibility within the available documentation. However, all suppliers must comply with Alabama's E-Verify requirements if they employ workers in the state and must verify enrollment prior to contract award. Foreign entities seeking to conduct business with the State must register with the Alabama Secretary of State. Suppliers are required to certify compliance with state sales tax collection requirements, immigration law, and non-debarment status. The procurement is governed by Alabama law with exclusive venue in Montgomery County. No specific budget range or award value has been disclosed in the available materials. The State of Alabama retains the authority to inspect all deliverables before acceptance and reserves the right to cancel contracts for justifiable cause with appropriate notice.