271784 - Sole Source - TruServe - Tobacco

The Alabama Department of Public Health is soliciting a sole-source quote for TruServe tobacco services for the period October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027, with responses due September 22, 2026. This is a sole-source procurement; the vendor must be licensed for TruServe and no subcontracting is permitted.

The scope is TruServe service delivery. The vendor must quote the total cost for the entire contract year. ADPH reserves the right to decline award based on budget restrictions.

The contract may be renewed annually by written agreement of both parties up to a total contract cost of $25,000 or a total time period of five years from the effective date, whichever is reached first. Price escalation requests during contract performance are permitted only if justified by material, labor, or component cost increases documented with industry-specific price indices or Consumer Price Index data; increases may not exceed 5 percent of the annual contract cost.

Vendors must be registered in Alabama Buys and submit responses electronically through that platform. Suppliers must comply with Alabama registration and tax certification requirements and E-Verify enrollment if employing individuals within the State. The contract is governed by Alabama law. All disputes shall be resolved through negotiation or alternative dispute resolution in Montgomery, Alabama.

Questions should be directed to Tracie Cole at 334-206-6432.