CWHS - GSS Onsite & VT Consulting, VT Training

The State of Alabama Office of the Chief Procurement Officer is requesting proposals for CWHS — GSS Onsite & VT Consulting and VT Training services with proposals due September 4, 2026.

The solicitation operates under Alabama Buys, the state's electronic procurement platform. Suppliers must be registered in Alabama Buys and submit all inquiries online through the Supplier Portal. All amendments must be acknowledged, and suppliers must certify compliance with terms and conditions and confirm no bid collusion.

The contract carries a total cost ceiling of $25,000 with a maximum initial term of five years from the effective date. Annual renewals are permitted in writing by both parties, provided cumulative costs do not exceed the $25,000 ceiling. Price increases during performance may be requested if material or labor costs rise materially through no fault of the supplier, subject to verification against applicable industry-specific price indices or the Consumer Price Index and capped at 5% of annual contract cost.

Suppliers must comply with Alabama sales tax exemption provisions, maintain E-Verify enrollment for employees within Alabama, and certify current registration and remittance of state and local sales and use taxes. The State reserves the right to request manufacturer authorizations, professional licenses, and certificates of insurance. Products are subject to inspection before acceptance. Vendors must accept multiple forms of electronic payment at no additional cost to the State.

The contract is governed by Alabama law with exclusive venue in Montgomery, Alabama. Pricing analysis is subject to the State's discretion regarding cost realism and price reasonableness determinations.