Sole source-tooling/SME-RTP

The State of Alabama Office of the Chief Procurement Officer is seeking responses for Sole Source Tooling/SME under quick-quote procedures, with responses due September 25, 2026.

This is a sole-source procurement, which eliminates competitive bidding and restricts eligibility to a single identified vendor or supplier category. Suppliers must be registered in Alabama Buys and submit responses electronically through that platform by the close date. Respondents must acknowledge receipt of the solicitation and all amendments, certify compliance with all terms and conditions, and affirm they have not engaged in collusive bidding practices.

The resulting contract may be renewed annually by written agreement of both parties up to a total contract cost of $25,000 or a total time period of five years from the effective date, whichever limit is reached first. Price escalation requests during contract performance cannot exceed 5% of the annual contract cost and must be supported by documentation.

Suppliers must comply with the Beason-Hammon Alabama Taxpayer and Citizen Protection Act, including E-Verify enrollment requirements if employing workers in Alabama. The State of Alabama is exempt from sales tax pursuant to Section 40-23-4(a)(11) of the Code of Alabama 1975, and suppliers must certify compliance with sales tax registration and collection requirements.

The State reserves the right to conduct cost realism and price reasonableness analyses, inspect all delivered products before acceptance, and cancel contracts for convenience with practical notice. All disputes shall be resolved through negotiation and non-binding alternative dispute resolution in Montgomery, Alabama, with the State retaining sovereign immunity rights and prohibiting indemnification of suppliers.