SOLE SOURCE - Alacourt FY27

The State of Alabama is awarding a sole-source contract for continued Alacourt software licensing and support services for FY27, with a notice-and-comment period closing October 6, 2026. The procurement is designated sole source, eliminating competitive bidding; the justification rests on Alacourt's incumbent status as the statewide court records management and public-access system and the operational dependencies and specialized functionality embedded in Alabama's existing judicial infrastructure, which would require significant system reconfiguration to replace.

The scope covers ongoing software licensing, system maintenance, technical support, database management, and user interface enhancements for the Alacourt platform, which provides online access to Alabama court records across state and local court operations. Pricing follows a continuation-of-service model with annual licensing fees. Funding derives from state appropriations for judicial technology operations and court administration. The contract term aligns with Alabama's fiscal year structure through FY27.