STCL - Lumber

The State of Alabama is soliciting proposals for lumber procurement through its Quick Quotes platform administered by the Office of the Chief Procurement Officer. This opportunity applies to all suppliers registered on the Alabama Buys platform who wish to participate in the Quick Quote solicitation process. The solicitation was posted on March 23, 2026, with a response deadline of March 26, 2026, requiring all bids to be submitted electronically through the Alabama Buys platform prior to the stated close date and time. While the specific quantities, detailed specifications, and types of lumber required are not enumerated in the available documentation, suppliers must be prepared to provide competitive pricing and demonstrate their qualifications upon request. The State reserves the right to conduct cost realism and price reasonableness analysis on all submitted bids as part of its evaluation process. Suppliers must ensure compliance with all applicable terms and conditions outlined in the Standard Boilerplate document, which governs all Quick Quote transactions with the State of Alabama.

To be eligible to respond to this procurement opportunity, suppliers must maintain current registration status in the Alabama Buys procurement system and comply with all state requirements, including sales tax exemption provisions and E-Verify enrollment verification if employing workers in Alabama. All suppliers are required to comply with the Beason-Hammon Alabama Taxpayer and Citizen Protection Act regarding immigration law adherence, and those with contracts exceeding $25,000 must complete appropriate disclosure statements. Suppliers must certify compliance with Alabama sales and use tax collection and remittance requirements and accept multiple forms of electronic payment at no additional cost to the State. The contract is governed by Alabama law with venue in Montgomery, and the State retains sovereign immunity while declining to indemnify suppliers. The specific award value, budget range, and whether any set-asides exist for disadvantaged or minority-owned enterprises are not detailed in the available documentation.