272317 - Microscope Service - Wilcox Co Health Dept

The Wilcox County Health Department is soliciting quick quotes for microscope service with responses due September 4, 2026. This is a brief-window solicitation under Alabama's Quick Quote procurement process, governed by the State of Alabama Office of the Chief Procurement Officer standard terms and conditions.

Suppliers must be registered in Alabama Buys and submit responses electronically through that platform prior to the close deadline. All supplier inquiries must be submitted online through the Supplier Portal. By submitting a quote, suppliers affirm receipt of all amendments, agreement to furnish services at quoted prices, compliance with all terms and conditions, and certification of no collusion or debarment.

The resulting 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. 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. Price escalation requests may be considered if material or labor costs significantly increase, limited to increases no greater than those in industry-specific price indices or the Consumer Price Index, and capped at a maximum of 5 percent of annual contract cost.

Suppliers must comply with the Beason-Hammon Alabama Taxpayer and Citizen Protection Act, including E-Verify enrollment requirements if employing individuals within Alabama, with documentation required within five calendar days of notification. The State is exempt from sales tax; suppliers must be registered and collecting Alabama state and local sales and use tax. Electronic payment methods must be accepted at no additional cost to the State. Contracts are governed by Alabama law with venue in Montgomery, Alabama.