Sole Source Esri INT#260001 (L&C)

The Alabama ABC Board is seeking a sole source procurement for ESRI support hours through ALEA Master Agreement No. 00324107.0, with a specific focus on Inspection Solution Maintenance Support for fiscal year 2025-2026. The contract requires a minimum of 250 support hours, which may be increased as needed, and encompasses various technology professional services including Technology Consultants, Senior Technology Consultants, Principal Technology Consultants, Project Managers, and Technology Support Specialists. Vendors must submit a Sole Source Letter that explicitly names the product/service, provides a detailed description, articulates the unique aspects of the service/product, and definitively states that no alternative suppliers can provide the same services. The procurement opportunity was posted on September 29, 2025, with a response deadline of October 2, 2025, and a valid contract period spanning from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026. Successful respondents must include comprehensive documentation demonstrating their exclusive capability to deliver the specified technological support services.

The solicitation appears to be a standard state-level procurement without explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or specific small business requirements. The contract is structured as a sole source procurement, which inherently limits competitive bidding to a single, uniquely qualified vendor. While the exact budget range is not specified, the requirement for a minimum of 250 support hours suggests a potentially substantial contract value. The procurement is specifically tied to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) Master Agreement, indicating pre-established procurement protocols. The scope of work suggests an technology infrastructure maintenance and support engagement, likely requiring advanced technical expertise in ESRI solutions and inspection technology platforms. The contract's focus on various levels of technology consulting services—from specialist to principal levels—implies a comprehensive and potentially complex technological support requirement for the Alabama ABC Board.