Conservation/Parks/DeSoto - RENEWAL of Gateway Services

The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is soliciting renewal bids for gateway credit card processing services at DeSoto State Park, with responses due October 21, 2026. The supplier must integrate with Parking Boxx software and maintain a physical payment machine in the picnic area at 1299 Blalock Drive NE, Fort Payne, Alabama 35967.

The initial contract term runs October 2026 through September 30, 2027, with DCNR intending to establish a multi-year agreement renewable annually. The cumulative contract value shall not exceed $25,000 over a maximum five-year term. Pricing must remain consistent throughout the entire contract term; price escalation requests may be considered only if material, labor, or other components increase significantly through no fault of the supplier, with justified increases not to exceed five percent of annual contract cost or relevant industry-specific price indices.

Suppliers must register in Alabama Buys and respond electronically through that platform. Mandatory compliance includes E-Verify enrollment for all employees working in Alabama, state and local sales tax certification, and debarment and suspension certifications. The State reserves the right to conduct cost realism and price reasonableness analyses, request written proof of qualifications including manufacturer authorization and insurance certificates post-bid opening, and inspect products before acceptance. Payment is electronic only — state-issued credit cards, P-cards, or electronic funds transfer — with no additional costs to the State.

Responses are marked "All or None," indicating the State will not accept partial proposals or phased renewals.