Discovering Alabama Documentary Series

The State of Alabama, through the University of Alabama, is seeking proposals for the Discovering Alabama Documentary Series, a production and owned program under state procurement authority. This Quick Quote solicitation was posted on March 30, 2026, with a deadline for submission by April 1, 2026. The procurement requires qualified vendors to produce documentary content as part of the Discovering Alabama Documentary Series. Interested suppliers must be registered in Alabama Buys and submit responses electronically through that platform. Suppliers are required to acknowledge receipt of the solicitation and all amendments, certify compliance with all applicable terms and conditions, and confirm non-engagement in collusive bidding practices. The evaluation and selection process will be governed by Alabama law with exclusive venue in Montgomery, Alabama, subject to the Administrative Code provisions effective October 1, 2022.

Potential vendors must meet several compliance and qualification requirements to be considered for award. All suppliers must certify sales tax compliance under Section 41-4-142, and those employing workers in Alabama must verify E-Verify enrollment. Suppliers with contracts exceeding $25,000 are required to complete disclosure statements, and foreign entities must register with the Alabama Secretary of State. Vendors must also comply with the Beason-Hammon Alabama Taxpayer and Citizen Protection Act regarding immigration law and certify non-debarment status. Payment terms require vendors to accept multiple forms of electronic payment at no additional cost to the State, including state-issued credit cards, P-cards, and EFT transfers. The State reserves the right to conduct cost realism and price reasonableness analyses, and maintains the ability to cancel contracts with 30 days' notice for supply contracts or 72 hours' notice for service contracts. Specific award values or budget ranges were not disclosed in the available procurement documents.