Sole Source WISER Database FY27

The State of Alabama Office of the Chief Procurement Officer is soliciting sole-source quotes for WISER Database access for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027), with responses due September 25, 2026. This is a sole-source procurement with no competitive bidding.

The contract covers database access during the stated fiscal period. The maximum total contract cost is $25,000, including the original agreement and any subsequent renewals over a maximum five-year period from the effective date. The contract may be renewed annually by written agreement of both parties.

Respondents must register in Alabama Buys and submit quotes electronically by the close date. The State reserves the right to conduct cost realism and price reasonableness analyses. Suppliers must accept multiple forms of electronic payment at no additional cost to the State, including state-issued credit cards, P-cards, and EFT transfers. The State is exempt from sales tax under Alabama Code Section 40-23-4(a)(11).

Suppliers employing one or more employees within the State of Alabama must comply with the Beason-Hammon Alabama Taxpayer and Citizen Protection Act and provide E-Verify enrollment documentation prior to award. Foreign entities must register with the Alabama Secretary of State's Office before transacting business in the State. The contract is governed by Alabama law with exclusive venue in Montgomery, Alabama. Disputes not resolved through negotiation proceed to non-binding alternative dispute resolution, including mediation through the Alabama State Bar Association's Center for Dispute Resolution.

By submitting a quote, suppliers affirm they have read the solicitation, agree to furnish services at the quoted price, comply with all terms and conditions, and certify they have not engaged in bid collusion.