(SOP) (SS) Alcohol Countermeasure Systems dba Alcolock MA

The Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences, located in Shelby County, is soliciting quotes for Alcohol Countermeasure Systems dba Alcolock USA solutions to support its Implied Consent lab facility at 168 Chandalar Place Drive in Pelham, Alabama. This is a Quick Quote procurement requiring suppliers to submit bids electronically through the Alabama Buys portal by the May 12, 2026 deadline. The solicitation encompasses provision of countermeasure systems and related services necessary for the forensic lab's operations, though specific product line items and detailed specifications are referenced in the attached bidding documents. All suppliers must be registered in Alabama Buys and participate through the state's electronic portal system, with all inquiries submitted through the Supplier Portal to maintain official records. The contract period extends from the award date through September 30, 2026, or for one year from award, whichever applies first. The State reserves the right to conduct cost realism and price reasonableness analyses on all submitted bids as part of the evaluation criteria.

The procurement documents do not specify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting responses to particular categories of organizations such as disadvantaged enterprises or minority-owned businesses. Suppliers are required to verify E-Verify enrollment prior to award if they employ workers within Alabama, and all pricing must comply with Alabama sales tax exemption requirements and state sales tax certification provisions under Act No. 2006-557. The total contract cost cannot exceed $25,000, which represents the maximum budget available for award. The contract may be renewed annually by written agreement of both parties up to the total contract cost limit of $25,000 or five years from the effective date, whichever occurs first. Any price escalation requests during contract performance are limited to 5 percent of annual contract costs and must be supported by manufacturer or raw materials supplier documentation and industry-specific price indices or CPI data. All contracts are governed by Alabama law with exclusive venue in Montgomery, and the State reserves the right to cancel for convenience with reasonable notice.