Quick Quote-Printing Supplies-Communications

The State of Alabama is seeking competitive bids for a Quick Quote solicitation focused on procuring printing supplies through the Alabama Buys system. The procurement specifically covers essential printing materials including ink, paper, adhesive fabric, and mounting boards for the state's communications department. Vendors must be registered in the Alabama Buys system and submit electronic responses through the Public Solicitation site before the specified due date of February 24, 2025. Bidders are required to verify enrollment in the E-Verify program if they employ workers in Alabama and must submit disclosure statements for contracts exceeding $5,000. The state reserves the right to conduct cost realism and price reasonableness analysis on all submitted bids, with potential evaluation criteria likely focusing on pricing, product quality, and vendor capabilities.

Suppliers must be prepared to accept multiple forms of electronic payment, including state-issued credit cards, P-cards, and electronic funds transfers at no additional cost to the state. Foreign entities must be registered with the Alabama Secretary of State's Office before conducting business, and the state maintains a sales tax exemption under Section 40-23-4(a)(11) of the Code of Alabama 1975. While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, vendors should be aware of potential preferences for local or disadvantaged business enterprises. The procurement appears to be an open competitive process with standard state procurement protocols, though no specific budget range or award value was disclosed in the available documentation. Interested vendors should carefully review the Quick Quote Standard Boilerplate document and ensure full compliance with all stated requirements before submission.