Sole Source Online Subscription for Accurint System

The Alabama Board of Engineers is soliciting a sole-source online subscription renewal for the Accurint System (account #1516686) to enable public-records access for background checks before issuing licenses, with responses due September 30, 2026, for a contract period of October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027. This is a sole-source procurement, eliminating competitive bidding.

The subscription must support the Board's licensing workflow, specifically background-check access via public records. Suppliers must be registered in Alabama Buys and submit responses electronically through that platform. Suppliers must acknowledge receipt of all solicitation documents and amendments, confirm agreement to furnish services at the quoted price, and certify compliance with all terms and conditions.

The total contract cost cap is $25,000 for the one-year term. Price escalation requests are subject to approval and cannot exceed 5 percent of annual contract costs or industry-specific price index increases. The contract may be renewed annually by written agreement for up to five years or until the $25,000 cap is reached.

Suppliers must comply with E-Verify requirements if employing workers in Alabama and must be registered with the Alabama Secretary of State if a foreign corporation. Suppliers must accept multiple forms of electronic payment at no additional cost to the State. Alabama law governs the contract with venue in Montgomery, and the State reserves the right to cancel for convenience with practicable notice. Questions must be submitted through the Supplier Portal to maintain a formal record. The State retains all rights to inspect and accept the subscription service only after satisfactory verification of performance.