272482 - Fire Alarm Monitoring - Tuscaloosa Co Health Dept

Tuscaloosa County Health Department is soliciting responses for fire alarm monitoring services, with quotes due September 18, 2026. This is a quick-quote solicitation under Alabama's Standard Terms and Conditions, administered through Alabama Buys, the state's electronic procurement portal.

Responses must be submitted electronically through Alabama Buys prior to the close date. All inquiries must be submitted online through the Supplier Portal. Suppliers must register in Alabama Buys to participate.

The contract term may be renewed annually by written agreement, with a total contract cost not to exceed $25,000 and a maximum time period of five years from the effective contract date. The State reserves the right to conduct cost realism and price reasonableness analysis on all quotes.

Suppliers must accept multiple forms of electronic payment at no additional cost to the State, including state-issued credit cards, P-cards, and EFT. Price escalation requests may be considered if material, labor, or other contract components significantly increase through no fault of the supplier, provided increases do not exceed 5% of the annual contract cost and are supported by documentation.

By submitting a quote, suppliers affirm receipt of all solicitation amendments, agree to furnish services at quoted prices, will comply with all terms and conditions, and certify they have not engaged in bid collusion. Suppliers employing one or more employees within Alabama must provide E-Verify enrollment verification within five calendar days of notification or face bid rejection. Foreign entities must register with the Alabama Secretary of State before transacting business in the state. The contract is governed by Alabama law with exclusive venue in Montgomery, Alabama.