272563 - Microscope Service - Covington Co Health Dept

The Covington County Health Department in Alabama is soliciting quotes for microscope service through the State of Alabama's Quick Quotes platform, with quotes due September 22, 2026. This is a competitively bid procurement governed by Alabama law and administered through Alabama Buys.

Suppliers must register in Alabama Buys and submit inquiries and quotes electronically through the Supplier Portal. All suppliers must acknowledge receipt of the solicitation and any amendments, certify compliance with terms and conditions, and confirm no collusion. Foreign entities conducting business in Alabama must register with the Alabama Secretary of State. Suppliers employing workers in Alabama must verify E-Verify enrollment prior to award, with documentation due within five calendar days of notification.

The contract may be renewed annually by written agreement up to a cumulative cost of $25,000 or five years from the effective date, whichever is less. The State of Alabama is exempt from sales tax. All suppliers must certify compliance with Alabama Section 41-4-142 regarding collection and remittance of Alabama state and local sales, use, and lease taxes. Competitively bid awards require only the selected supplier to submit a Disclosure Statement within ten days of award. The State reserves the right to conduct cost realism and price reasonableness analysis and may request price increases up to 5 percent of annual contract cost if material or labor costs significantly increase, supported by documentation and industry-specific indices. The contract is governed exclusively by Alabama law with venue in Montgomery, Alabama.