ENGR-Donaldson-Steel

The State of Alabama is soliciting Quick Quote responses for steel procurement through its Office of the Chief Procurement Officer. This procurement opportunity is open to suppliers registered in the Alabama Buys system who must submit electronic responses through the state's procurement portal by the due date of April 23, 2026, with the solicitation posted on April 20, 2026. Interested suppliers must log into the Public Solicitation site and click "Participate in RFx" prior to the close date to indicate their involvement, with all supplier inquiries submitted online through the Supplier Portal to maintain proper documentation. The evaluation criteria for this solicitation include cost realism and price reasonableness analysis conducted by the State of Alabama, which maintains the right to assess the competitiveness and feasibility of all bids submitted. Price escalation requests may be considered during contract performance if material, labor, or other contract components increase significantly through no fault of the supplier, provided proper justification and manufacturer documentation are supplied; however, any approved increases cannot exceed five percent of the annual contract cost. By submitting a quote, suppliers must affirm they have reviewed the solicitation and all amendments, agree to furnish items or services at quoted prices, and certify compliance with all applicable terms and conditions.

Suppliers responding to this procurement must comply with the Beason-Hammon Alabama Taxpayer and Citizen Protection Act, register with the Alabama Secretary of State if they are foreign corporations, and provide E-Verify documentation if employing workers in Alabama. Additionally, suppliers must certify compliance with Alabama sales tax collection and remission requirements. The contract resulting from this Quick Quote solicitation may be renewed annually by written agreement of both parties, with a total contract cost cap of $25,000 including the original agreement and any subsequent renewals, or a maximum time period of five years from the effective date. The State of Alabama is exempt from paying sales tax and reserves the right to cancel contracts for convenience with reasonable notice or upon supplier request if performance is prevented by acts of God or other unavoidable circumstances. All disputes shall be resolved through good faith negotiation, mediation, or claims filed with the Board of Adjustment, with exclusive venue in Montgomery, Alabama, and governance under Alabama law. The State prohibits indemnification of suppliers and maintains sovereign immunity rights throughout the contract period.