271841 - 3RNET Enhancement - Rural Health

The Alabama Department of Public Health is soliciting a sole-source enhancement to its existing 3RNET platform with a proposal due October 3, 2026. The vendor must already be providing 3RNET services to ADPH — a gatekeeping eligibility criterion that limits competition to the incumbent provider.

The enhancement operates within the current 3RNET website and dashboard environment and must include Alabama loan repayment opportunities and program information, application deadlines and important dates, announcements regarding state and federal incentive programs, updates concerning recruitment and retention programs, and other information relevant to health professionals considering employment opportunities in Alabama.

The contract runs from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027, with a maximum total cost of $25,000 and potential for annual renewal by written agreement up to five years from the effective contract date. ADPH reserves the right not to award based on budget restrictions. Suppliers must be registered in Alabama Buys and submit responses electronically through that platform. Vendors are subject to the Beason-Hammon Alabama Taxpayer and Citizen Protection Act, requiring E-Verify enrollment verification.

Price escalation requests may be considered if material or labor costs significantly increase, provided documentation is supplied and increases do not exceed five percent of annual contract cost. The State reserves the right to conduct cost realism and price reasonableness analysis and may request written proof of supplier qualifications, including manufacturer reseller authorization and certificates of insurance, after bid opening. Questions should be directed to Karl Bryant at 334-206-5517.