Pacer Renewal 2027

The Alabama Department of Human Resources is requesting a quote for PACER (Electronic Public Access to Court Records) renewal services with a quote due October 2, 2026. The fee usage period runs October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

This is a Quick Quote solicitation through Alabama Buys governed by Alabama Office of the Chief Procurement Officer standard terms and conditions. Suppliers must be registered in Alabama Buys and submit responses electronically through the platform. The resulting contract may be renewed annually by written agreement up to a total contract cost not to exceed $25,000 or a total time period of five years from the effective date, whichever is reached first.

The scope is cost-per-use pricing for electronic access to US Courts' PACER system. The specifications document establishes the fee structure and service parameters for the renewal period but does not detail specific pricing terms or quantity requirements in the available summary.

Suppliers must comply with the Beason-Hammon Alabama Taxpayer and Citizen Protection Act and provide E-Verify enrollment verification prior to award if employing one or more employees within Alabama, with documentation required within five calendar days of notification. Foreign entities must register with the Alabama Secretary of State before transacting business in the state. Suppliers must also certify compliance with Act No. 2006-557 regarding sales and use tax registration and remittance. The State of Alabama is exempt from paying sales tax. Vendors must accept multiple forms of electronic payment at no additional cost to the State. The State reserves the right to approve price increases not exceeding 5 percent of annual contract cost with written justification tied to industry-specific price indices or CPI. Procurement information is a public record subject to Alabama Code 41-4-115 exemption provisions. All terms are governed by Alabama law with exclusive venue in Montgomery, Alabama.