(Sole Source) Guth Laboratories 12V500 Duplex Alcohol Simulators - IC

The State of Alabama, specifically the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences located in Shelby County, is conducting a sole source procurement for Guth Laboratories 12V500 Duplex Alcohol Simulators. The procurement is focused on acquiring specialized laboratory equipment for the Implied Consent facility located at 168 Chandalar Place Dr in Pelham, AL 35124. This solicitation, identified by contract opportunity ID 681a2867d50264bed9056942, was posted on May 5, 2025, with responses due by May 8, 2025. The agency emphasizes that budget considerations will be paramount in processing the award, and suppliers must align their pricing accordingly with the department's financial constraints. The procurement appears to be a direct acquisition of specific scientific equipment, with suppliers required to enter precise pricing for the requested simulators. Potential vendors must carefully review the detailed item specifications and adhere to the submission guidelines outlined in the associated documentation.

While the opportunity is designated as a sole source procurement, which typically limits competitive bidding, standard state procurement protocols still apply. The attached Quick Quote Standard Boilerplate document indicates vendors must be registered in Alabama Buys and comply with various state requirements, including tax laws and E-Verify immigration verification. Potential suppliers must certify they are not debarred or suspended from government contracting and must meet comprehensive qualification standards. The procurement does not explicitly mention set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though the state's standard procurement policies likely include provisions for such considerations. The budget for this procurement is not explicitly stated, but the Department of Forensic Sciences indicates they will carefully evaluate cost considerations when making the award. The procurement appears to be targeting a specific technological need for forensic alcohol testing equipment, with the expectation of precise technical specifications and competitive, budget-aligned pricing.