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

The Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences is issuing a Master Agreement solicitation for DMT supplies for breath alcohol testing machines, with bids due June 2, 2026. The valid contract period runs from the award date through September 30, 2026, or up to one year, whichever is earlier.

Supplies are needed at the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences Implied Consent laboratory located at 168 Chandalar Place Drive, Pelham, Alabama. All bids must be submitted electronically through Alabama Buys and accompanied by certifications of non-collusion, compliance with terms and conditions, and non-debarment status. Suppliers must be registered in Alabama Buys to participate.

The State of Alabama Office of the Chief Procurement Officer reserves the right to conduct cost realism and price reasonableness analyses on all bids. Price escalation requests may be considered if material, labor, or other contract components increase significantly, provided justification is supplied and increases do not exceed 5 percent of annual contract cost or the applicable industry price index. Any resulting contract may be renewed annually by written agreement up to a maximum total contract cost of $25,000 or five years from the effective date, whichever is less. All suppliers must comply with the Beason-Hammon Alabama Taxpayer and Citizen Protection Act, including E-Verify enrollment verification if employing workers within Alabama. The State is exempt from sales tax and will not indemnify suppliers. Disputes are resolved through good faith negotiation in Montgomery, Alabama, with non-binding alternative dispute resolution methods available.