272463 - Fire Alarm Monitoring - Marshall Co Health Dept

Marshall County Health Department (Alabama) is soliciting fire alarm monitoring services under a Quick Quote mechanism, with proposals due September 18, 2026. The solicitation is administered by the State of Alabama Office of the Chief Procurement Officer through Alabama Buys.

The contract carries a $25,000 ceiling across the original agreement and all renewals combined, covering up to five years from the effective date. Annual renewal is at the option of both parties by written agreement. Price escalation requests may be considered if material, labor, or other contract components increase significantly through no fault of the supplier; approved increases cannot exceed increases in industry-specific price indices or the Consumer Price Index during the same period and are capped at 5 percent of annual contract cost, with total contract cost remaining at or below $25,000.

Suppliers must register in Alabama Buys and participate electronically through the Public Solicitation site prior to closing. Supplier inquiries must be submitted through the Supplier Portal to maintain a record. The State reserves the right to conduct cost realism and price reasonableness analysis at the sole discretion of the Chief Procurement Officer.

Vendors must accept multiple forms of electronic payment at no additional cost to the State, including state-issued credit cards, P-cards, and electronic funds transfer. All suppliers must comply with the Beason-Hammon Alabama Taxpayer and Citizen Protection Act and provide E-Verify documentation prior to award. The State is exempt from sales tax under Section 40-23-4(a)(11) of the Code of Alabama 1975.