Lone Star Shipping - Annual Renewal FY27

The State of Alabama Office of the Chief Procurement Officer is soliciting renewal of an annual shipping agreement with Lone Star Auctioneers for fiscal year 2027, with proposals due September 29, 2026.

Suppliers must be registered in Alabama Buys and submit all inquiries through the Supplier Portal. The contract carries a total cost ceiling of $25,000 across the original agreement and any subsequent renewals, or a maximum five-year term from the effective date, whichever is shorter. The State may renew the contract annually by written agreement of both parties.

The State of Alabama conducts cost realism and price reasonableness evaluations at the sole discretion of the Chief Procurement Officer. Price escalation requests are permitted if material, labor, or other contract components increase significantly through no fault of the supplier, subject to a 5 percent annual cap and written approval by both parties.

Suppliers must comply with federal immigration law requirements through E-Verify enrollment verification if employing workers within Alabama, with documentation required within five calendar days of notification. The State is exempt from sales tax under Alabama Code Section 40-23-4(a)(11). The contract is governed by Alabama law with exclusive venue in Montgomery, Alabama, and incorporates provisions from Division 4 of the Department of Finance Administrative Code effective October 1, 2022.