Dept. Of Agriculture - All Labs - Annual Agreement - Diagnostic Test Kits

The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries is pursuing a sole-source annual agreement for diagnostic test kits, with bids due November 10, 2026. Suppliers must bid on all forty line items to be considered for award, and every participating supplier must hold an ISO-accredited quality assurance program with a Quality Management System for distributing medical and scientific products.

The kits support four regional diagnostic laboratories: Thompson-Bishop-Sparks Diagnostic Laboratory in Auburn, Mitchem-Sparks Regional Diagnostic Laboratory in Boaz, J.B. Taylor Regional Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory in Elba, and Hinton-Mitchem Poultry Regional Diagnostic Laboratory in Hanceville. The valid period runs December 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. The attached standard terms describe annual renewal by written agreement of both parties, with total contract cost not to exceed $25,000 or a maximum term of five years from the effective date.

Suppliers must warrant offered products and replace any product that does not perform satisfactorily, for any reason other than misuse, free of charge or refund the purchase price. Suppliers must be registered in Alabama Buys, enroll in E-Verify, and register as a foreign corporation with the Alabama Secretary of State where applicable. A Disclosure Statement is required for contracts exceeding $25,000. The agreement is governed by Alabama law, disputes are resolved through negotiation or non-binding alternative dispute resolution in Montgomery, Alabama, and the agreement carries no supplier indemnification obligation. The state reserves the right to conduct cost realism and price reasonableness analysis and is exempt from sales tax.

Questions route to Dr. Heather Walz or Maggie Rowe at (334) 844-4987. Suppliers needing bid-submission assistance may contact the Alabama Buys helpdesk at (334) 353-0700.