272489 - Fire Alarm Monitoring - Montgomery Co Health Dept

Montgomery County Health Department is soliciting fire alarm monitoring services through an Alabama Quick Quote, with bids due September 21, 2026. Suppliers must be registered in Alabama Buys and participate electronically through the Public Solicitation site.

The scope covers alarm monitoring services; specific service-level agreements, response times, or monitoring center requirements are not detailed in the available materials. The solicitation incorporates Division 4 of the Department of Finance Administrative Code (Chapters 355-4-1 through 355-4-6, effective October 1, 2022) by reference.

The total contract cost ceiling is $25,000, with an annual renewal option by written agreement of both parties up to a combined five-year period from the effective date or $25,000 total spend, whichever comes first. Price increases for materials and labor during contract performance may be considered if justified with supporting documentation, provided such increases do not exceed industry-specific or Consumer Price Index growth and cannot exceed 5 percent of annual contract cost.

Suppliers must be registered with the Alabama Secretary of State if they are foreign entities and must comply with the Beason-Hammon Alabama Taxpayer and Citizen Protection Act, including E-Verify enrollment verification prior to award if they employ personnel within Alabama. The State of Alabama is exempt from paying sales tax and will provide an exemption letter upon request. Vendors must accept multiple forms of electronic payment at no additional cost to the State, including P-cards and EFT. All bids are subject to cost realism and price reasonableness analysis at the discretion of the Chief Procurement Officer. Contracts are governed by Alabama law with sole venue in Montgomery, and the State retains the right to cancel contracts for convenience with as much notice as practicable.