BCL27*383766-BD MGIT 960 Service Agreement

The Alabama Bureau of Clinical Laboratories is requesting quotes for service on BD BACTEC MGIT 960 equipment (one year without preventative maintenance) under a Quick Quote solicitation, with quotes due September 28, 2026.

The scope includes service for the BD BACTEC MGIT 960 base unit (QTY 1) and two related models (MG5063 and MG5112), with shipping included. Suppliers must be registered in Alabama Buys and submit all inquiries through the Supplier Portal.

The resulting contract may be renewed annually by written agreement, with a total contract cost cap of $25,000 and maximum time period of five years from the effective date. Price escalation requests during performance may be considered if justified by manufacturer or supplier documentation, but cannot exceed 5 percent of annual contract cost or industry-specific price index increases.

Suppliers must comply with Alabama sales tax registration requirements, E-Verify employment verification, and the Beason-Hammon Alabama Taxpayer and Citizen Protection Act. Foreign corporations must register with the Alabama Secretary of State before transacting business in the state. The State reserves the right to conduct cost realism and price reasonableness analyses on all bids. All products are subject to inspection and acceptance by the State before payment, and vendors must accept multiple forms of electronic payment at no additional cost to the State. The contract is governed by Alabama state law with venue in Montgomery, Alabama.