Sole Source - legal research

The State of Alabama is seeking proposals for a sole-source legal research subscription with a proposal due date of September 26, 2026. This is a sole-source procurement, which restricts competition to Thomson.

Thomson's proposal outlines comprehensive legal research services and subscription-based access to legal databases and research tools, including case law databases, statutory materials, and legal research platforms to support legal research and analysis functions across state agencies. Thomson is presented as an incumbent or established vendor with existing infrastructure and system capabilities to deliver these services.

The procurement is governed by Alabama's Quick Quotes standard terms and conditions. Responses must be submitted electronically through Alabama Buys prior to close. The resulting contract may be renewed annually by written agreement, with a total contract cost ceiling of $25,000 or a total time period of five years from the effective date, whichever is reached first. The State reserves the right to conduct cost realism and price reasonableness analysis. Price escalation requests are capped at 5 percent of annual contract cost and require supporting justification. Suppliers must be registered in Alabama Buys, complete E-Verify verification, and certify compliance with Alabama sales tax collection requirements. The contract is governed by Alabama law with exclusive venue in Montgomery, Alabama. The State maintains sovereign immunity and does not indemnify suppliers.