(Sole Source) Life Tech Srv Contracts FB

The Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences is soliciting bids on a sole-source annual preventative maintenance service contract for five Life Tech 3500 Genetic Analyzers under a Quick Quote process, with bids due September 17, 2026. This is a restricted sole-source procurement.

The scope covers preventative maintenance for five 3500 analyzers and associated Proflex service across four departmental laboratories: one analyzer each in Huntsville, Montgomery, and Mobile, and two in Birmingham. The contract period runs October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027, with provisions for annual renewal by written agreement, up to a maximum total contract cost not to exceed $25,000 and a maximum time period of five years from the effective date.

Suppliers must be registered in Alabama Buys and submit responses electronically through that platform. The State will conduct cost realism and price reasonableness analysis on all bids. After bid opening, the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences will request written proof of supplier qualifications, including manufacturer's reseller authorization and certificates of insurance.

Suppliers must comply with Alabama's standard procurement regulations, including E-Verify verification for employees working within Alabama and adherence to the Beason-Hammon Alabama Taxpayer and Citizen Protection Act. All inquiries must be directed through the Supplier Portal to maintain documentation. The agency has explicitly stated it will consider budget constraints when processing awards and must remain within budget allocations when issuing purchase orders.

The four laboratory locations are Huntsville (5050 Technology Drive NW), Birmingham (2026 Valleydale Road, Hoover), Montgomery (525 Carter Hill Road), and Mobile (1 Forensic Drive).