FAST SMS Services

The State of Alabama Office of the Chief Procurement Officer is soliciting responses for FAST SMS Services integration with the existing GenTax System, with responses due September 18, 2026 and a performance period of October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Suppliers must be registered in Alabama Buys and submit responses electronically through the platform. The scope is SMS messaging integration with the GenTax System. All suppliers must acknowledge receipt of the solicitation and any amendments, certify they have not engaged in collusion or been barred from bidding, and agree to furnish services at quoted prices. Questions should be submitted online through the Supplier Portal.

The total contract cost shall not exceed $25,000, including any renewals. The contract may be renewed annually by written agreement of both parties for a maximum total cost of $25,000 or five years from the effective date, whichever comes first. Any price escalation requests during contract performance must be justified with supporting documentation and cannot exceed 5 percent of annual contract cost or industry-specific price index increases. Pricing is subject to analysis for cost realism and price reasonableness at the discretion of the Chief Procurement Officer.

Suppliers must be registered with the Alabama Secretary of State if a foreign entity, comply with E-Verify requirements if employing individuals in Alabama, and maintain Alabama sales tax registration. All suppliers must accept multiple forms of electronic payment including state-issued credit cards, P-cards, and EFT transfers at no additional cost to the State.