REQ #260640 Faro Renewal

The State of Alabama Office of the Chief Procurement Officer is issuing a Quick Quote solicitation (REQ #260640) for the 2026 renewal of Faro maintenance products and services, with a submission deadline of April 13, 2026. The procurement encompasses three maintenance renewal items covering the contract period of May 31, 2026 through May 31, 2027: FOCUS Standard Complete Care 1-Year Renewal (Part #SV2-SCNB-1Y-R), which provides comprehensive coverage including parts, labor, annual cleaning, and calibration services for Focus Standard scanners; FARO Zone 3D Expert Maintenance 1-Year Renewal (Part #SMAR51007-1Y), which includes product updates, upgrades as available, and top-tier technical support with the requirement that customers maintain the most current software release; and SCENE Maintenance 1-Year Renewal (Part #SMAR0900-1Y). Vendors must be registered in Alabama Buys and submit responses electronically through that platform, with all supplier inquiries and communications to be conducted through the Supplier Portal. Evaluation criteria include cost realism and price reasonableness analysis, conducted at the Chief Procurement Officer's sole discretion, with suppliers potentially eligible for price escalation requests of up to five percent of annual contract cost if supported by industry-specific price index or Consumer Price Index documentation.

The procurement is available to all qualified vendors meeting standard state compliance requirements, including Alabama sales tax exemption compliance, E-Verify employment verification, state and local sales tax registration and collection certifications, and foreign corporation registration with the Alabama Secretary of State. The total contract value cannot exceed $25,000, with the potential for annual renewals by written agreement of both parties extending up to a maximum of five years from the effective date or until the $25,000 total cap is reached. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are identified in the solicitation documents. All contracts are governed by Alabama law with exclusive venue in Montgomery, and the State reserves the right to terminate for convenience with as much notice as practicable. Prospective vendors should be prepared to demonstrate capability in providing maintenance, technical support, and product update services for Faro scanning and software solutions.