Specimen Seals + Transport Bags TX_IC MA

The Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences is requesting bids on specimen seals and transport bags via Quick Quote solicitation through the State of Alabama Office of the Chief Procurement Officer, with bids due September 23, 2026. The total contract cost may not exceed $25,000.

The scope comprises five specific items for delivery to the Birmingham Lab: Biohazard Specimen Transport Bags (6" × 9", 1 pack of 100), SureSeal Void Shipping Seals (1.5" × 3", 1 pack of 100), SureSeal Blood Tube Specimen Security Seals (1" × 7⅛", 1 pack of 100), SealGuard Mini Integrity Seal Labels in red (0.75" × 4.5", 1 pack of 500), and SealGuard Split Back Integrity Seals (1.5" × 2.5", 300 per pack). Responses must be submitted electronically through Alabama Buys. The resulting contract may be renewed annually by written agreement up to a total contract cost not to exceed $25,000 or a total time period of five years from the effective date.

Suppliers must be registered in Alabama Buys, hold Alabama sales tax registration, and provide E-Verify enrollment documentation if employing workers in Alabama. The Chief Procurement Officer conducts pricing analysis at sole discretion based on cost realism and price reasonableness. Price escalation requests during contract performance may be considered if material or labor costs increase significantly through no fault of the supplier, provided justification and supporting documentation are submitted and increases do not exceed five percent of annual contract cost. Vendors must accept electronic payment in multiple forms at no additional cost to the State. All procurement information is subject to public disclosure under Alabama Code 41-4-115.