(Sole Source) Bode Technology FB (MA)

The Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences is issuing a sole-source Master Agreement with Bode Technology for the Mobile Lab located in Mobile, Alabama, with proposals due September 14, 2026 and contract term through September 30, 2027.

This is a sole-source procurement, which restricts bidding to Bode Technology. Suppliers must be registered in Alabama Buys and participate electronically through the Public Solicitation site. All suppliers must comply with federal immigration law and E-Verify requirements if employing individuals within Alabama, with documentation due within five calendar days of notification. Foreign entities must register with the Alabama Secretary of State's Office before transacting business in the state.

The contract is structured as a Master Agreement with a maximum total cost of $25,000 or a maximum term of five years from the effective date, whichever occurs first. The contract may be renewed annually by written agreement of both parties. Pricing is subject to cost realism and price reasonableness analysis at the sole discretion of the Chief Procurement Officer. Price escalation requests may be considered if material, labor, or other contract components significantly increase through no fault of the supplier, provided increases do not exceed 5 percent of annual contract cost and are supported by industry-specific price indices or Consumer Price Index documentation. The State of Alabama is exempt from sales tax under Section 40-23-4(a)(11) of the Code of Alabama 1975. The contract is governed by Alabama law with exclusive venue in Montgomery, Alabama. Suppliers must certify compliance with state and local sales, use, and lease tax obligations.