272386 - Floor Care - Sumter Co Health Dept

Sumter County Health Department is requesting proposals for floor care services via the State of Alabama Quick Quotes program, with responses due September 30, 2026 and a mandatory site visit required before proposal submission.

The scope encompasses floor care services to be performed at the Sumter County Health Department facility. A site visit is mandatory; prospective vendors must complete this requirement to be eligible.

The estimated contract value does not exceed $25,000 including all renewals. The contract term extends up to five years from the effective date, with annual renewal options available by written agreement. Responses must be submitted electronically through Alabama Buys, the state's procurement portal.

Suppliers must register in Alabama Buys and affirm receipt of all solicitation documents and amendments upon submission. The State of Alabama is exempt from sales tax. Vendors must accept multiple forms of electronic payment at no additional cost. Suppliers are subject to the Beason-Hammon Alabama Taxpayer and Citizen Protection Act, including E-Verify enrollment verification within five calendar days of notification. Foreign entities must register with the Alabama Secretary of State before transacting business.

Price escalation requests may be considered if material, labor, or other contract components increase significantly through no fault of the supplier, with increases capped at five percent of annual contract cost and supported by manufacturer documentation or industry-specific price indices. Evaluation criteria include cost realism and price reasonableness at the discretion of the Chief Procurement Officer. The State reserves the right to cancel contracts for convenience with reasonable notice.

Supplier inquiries must be submitted through the Supplier Portal. All bid prices must remain firm for the contract period unless escalation provisions apply.