(SoleSource) Immunalysis BHTX_DI (MA)

The Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences is requesting bids on ELISA drug screening kits and reagents for the Birmingham Lab through a sole-source Quick Quote solicitation, with responses due September 15, 2026. This is a sole-source procurement; the source material does not identify the incumbent or justification.

Suppliers must be registered in Alabama Buys and submit responses electronically by the close date. Work is performed at 2026 Valleydale Road, Hoover, Alabama (Jefferson County). Suppliers must comply with state registration, E-Verify enrollment, and Alabama sales tax certification requirements; the State is exempt from sales tax under Section 40-23-4(a)(11) of the Code of Alabama 1975.

The contract carries a total cost cap of $25,000 with a maximum term of five years from the effective date. The contract may be renewed annually by written agreement of both parties. The agency will award within budget constraints. Pricing analysis for cost realism and reasonableness will be conducted at the Chief Procurement Officer's discretion. Annual price escalations not exceeding 5 percent may be considered if justified by material, labor, or other component increases supported by manufacturer or industry index documentation.

Suppliers must accept multiple forms of electronic payment including state-issued credit cards, P-cards, and electronic fund transfers at no additional cost to the State. Governing law is the State of Alabama, with sole venue in Montgomery for disputes.