SBI-Water Cooler

The State of Alabama Office of the Chief Procurement Officer is soliciting responses for SBI-Water Cooler (customer #018125) under its Quick Quote process, with responses due October 9, 2026.

This is a statewide Quick Quote procurement governed by Alabama's Standard Terms and Conditions for Quick Quotes. The contract carries a total cost ceiling not to exceed $25,000, including the original agreement and any renewals, or a five-year term from the effective date, whichever occurs first. The contract may be renewed annually by written agreement of both parties.

Suppliers must be registered in Alabama Buys and submit responses through the electronic portal. Participation requires acknowledgment of the solicitation and all amendments, certification of compliance with Alabama sales tax registration requirements and federal immigration law under the Beason-Hammon Alabama Taxpayer and Citizen Protection Act, and verification of E-Verify program enrollment for suppliers employing workers in Alabama. Foreign corporations must register with the Alabama Secretary of State. Suppliers must certify they have not engaged in collusive bidding and agree to furnish items or services at quoted prices.

The State reserves the right to conduct price reasonableness and cost realism analyses. Price escalation requests not exceeding 5% of annual contract costs may be considered if supported by industry-specific price index or Consumer Price Index documentation. All suppliers must accept multiple forms of electronic payment at no additional cost to the State. Contracts are governed by Alabama law with sole venue for disputes in Montgomery, Alabama. The State is exempt from sales tax, does not agree to indemnify suppliers, and reserves the right to assert sovereign immunity and control the defense of any legal proceedings.