271852 - Sole Source - Wastewater - Infectious Disease

The Alabama Department of Public Health is soliciting quotes on a sole-source basis for wastewater infectious disease sampling and program management services with an EpiCAST software license, with quotes due October 9, 2026. This is a sole-source procurement, which restricts competition to a single identified vendor.

The scope covers collection and program management of an estimated 320 samples during the period October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027, plus a one-year EpiCAST license for the same period. Respondents must quote the total cost for all samples to be collected and the license together.

The contract term runs through September 30, 2027, with an option to renew annually by written agreement up to a total contract cost of $25,000 or a maximum period of five years from the effective date. Price escalation requests are permitted but cannot exceed 5 percent of annual contract cost and must be supported by documentation.

Respondents must be registered with Alabama Buys and submit quotes electronically through that portal. All suppliers must comply with Alabama state law provisions, including sales tax exemption, E-Verify requirements for employees working in Alabama, and state and local sales tax registration and remittance requirements. Foreign corporations must register with the Alabama Secretary of State before transacting business in the state. ADPH reserves the right to conduct cost realism and price reasonableness analysis and to decline to award based on budget restrictions. Questions should be directed to Charlie Crawford at 334-206-5715.