272477 - Fire Alarm Monitoring - Chilton Co Health Dept

The Chilton County Health Department is requesting quotes for fire alarm monitoring services under Alabama's Quick Quote procurement process, with responses due September 18, 2026.

Responses must be submitted electronically through Alabama Buys. Suppliers must be registered in Alabama Buys and acknowledge receipt of the solicitation and all amendments. Foreign entities must register with the Alabama Secretary of State; suppliers with Alabama employees must be enrolled in E-Verify. All suppliers must certify compliance with Alabama sales, use, and lease tax requirements and the Beason-Hammon Alabama Taxpayer and Citizen Protection Act.

The resulting contract may be renewed annually by written agreement for a total contract cost not to exceed $25,000 or a maximum time period of five years from the effective date. Contracts exceeding $25,000 require completion of a Disclosure Statement. Price escalation requests may be considered during performance if material, labor, or other component costs significantly increase, provided the increase does not exceed 5 percent of annual contract cost and is supported by industry-specific price index or Consumer Price Index documentation. The State of Alabama is exempt from sales tax. Pricing is subject to cost realism and price reasonableness review at the Chief Procurement Officer's discretion. The contract is governed by Alabama law with exclusive venue in Montgomery; disputes shall be resolved through negotiation and non-binding alternative dispute resolution including mediation. The State reserves the right to cancel contracts for convenience with practicable notice and maintains sovereign immunity rights.