DHR Legal - Thomson Reuters Rules of Court Books 2026

The Alabama Department of Human Resources is requesting a quote for Thomson Reuters Rules of Court Books 2026 under a sole-source Quick Quote procurement, with responses due September 24, 2026. This is a sole-source Round 1 project with no competing bidders anticipated.

The scope covers two publications: 36 units of the 2026 Alabama Rules of Court - State (Volume 1) and 11 units of the 2026 Alabama Rules of Court - State and Federal (Volumes I and II). The supplier must provide updated releases as information becomes available and quote unit prices on a per-each basis. Products are not subscription-based. The supplier must allow returns of print products within 45 days of original shipment.

The total contract cost does not exceed $25,000. Payment terms are Net 30 paid in arrears, with F.O.B. origin prepaid transportation charges. The contract may be renewed annually by written agreement, with a maximum term of five years from the effective date. Price escalation requests may be considered if material or labor costs increase significantly, provided increases do not exceed industry-specific price index or Consumer Price Index increases during the same period and do not exceed 5 percent of annual contract cost.

Suppliers must register in Alabama Buys and submit responses electronically before the close date and time. All respondents must acknowledge receipt of solicitation documents and amendments, certify compliance with terms and conditions, and affirm the absence of collusion. Suppliers must comply with Alabama's E-Verify program requirements, sales tax certification under Act No. 2006-557, and the Beason-Hammon Alabama Taxpayer and Citizen Protection Act. Vendors must accept multiple forms of electronic payment at no additional cost to the State. All procurement information is subject to Alabama Code 41-4-115 exemptions and is otherwise public record.