REQ #270054- Crime Scene Markers for Adam Bowmar

The Alabama Department of Insurance is requesting a quote for one Sirchie Mark-n-Doc Master kit (Item #MDK66E) with shipping included, due October 21, 2026.

The scope is a single Mark-n-Doc Master kit containing non-cutout (A–Z) and cutout (1–40) all-in-one evidence markers with inch scales, housed in a water-resistant polypropylene carry case. Delivery is to the Alabama Department of Insurance – Procurement, 201 Monroe Street, Suite 502, Montgomery, Alabama 36104.

Suppliers must be registered in Alabama Buys and submit responses electronically through the Alabama Buys portal. The State of Alabama reserves the right to conduct cost realism and price reasonableness analysis on all bids. Price increases during contract performance may be considered if material, labor, or other cost components increase significantly through no fault of the supplier, provided increases do not exceed industry-specific price index or CPI increases and cannot exceed 5 percent of annual contract cost. The State is exempt from sales tax; vendors must accept multiple forms of electronic payment at no additional cost, including state-issued credit cards, P-cards, and electronic fund transfers.

Any contract resulting from this solicitation may be renewed annually by written agreement of both parties up to a total contract cost of $25,000 or five years from the effective date, whichever comes first. Suppliers must comply with Alabama Code requirements including E-Verify enrollment verification, the Beason-Hammon Alabama Taxpayer and Citizen Protection Act, and sales tax certification under Act No. 2006-557. All contracts are governed by Alabama law with venue in Montgomery, Alabama. Disputes are subject to non-binding alternative dispute resolution through mediation.