MA - Alcohol Countermeasure Systems - IC

The Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences is soliciting responses for an Alcohol Countermeasure Systems multi-year agreement with a September 21, 2026 due date through Alabama Buys. The solicitation is structured as a 5-year contract with annual renewal options and fixed pricing for the contract life. Equipment is needed for the Implied Consent laboratory located at 168 Chandalar Place Drive in Pelham, Alabama.

The total contract value is capped at $25,000 over the five-year term. Suppliers must register with Alabama Buys and submit responses electronically through the supplier portal. All inquiries must be submitted through the portal to maintain a complete record of communications and responses.

Pricing is subject to the state's right to conduct cost realism and price reasonableness analysis. Price escalation requests may be considered only if material, labor, or other component costs increase significantly through no fault of the supplier, documented with justification including manufacturer or raw material supplier documentation. Any approved increases cannot exceed the increase in industry-specific or Consumer Price Index values during the same period and are capped at 5 percent of annual contract cost.

Suppliers must comply with all Alabama statutory requirements, including E-Verify enrollment verification, sales tax certification, and the Beason-Hammon Alabama Taxpayer and Citizen Protection Act. All documentation requirements must be completed within specified timeframes or the bid faces rejection. The Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences will consider the budget when processing an award and must stay within budget when awarding a purchase order.