TRNG - Red Cross Admin Fees for Certifications

The State of Alabama Office of the Chief Procurement Officer is requesting pricing through a Quick Quote solicitation for Red Cross administrative fees for certifications under an annual agreement, with responses due September 28, 2026 and the contract period running October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Suppliers must be registered in the Alabama Buys system and submit responses electronically through that platform. All supplier inquiries must be submitted online through the Supplier Portal. Suppliers must affirm receipt of the solicitation and all amendments, agree to furnish services at quoted prices, comply with all terms and conditions, and certify they have not engaged in collusion with other bidders.

Pricing must be firm for the period covered. The State reserves the right to conduct cost realism and price reasonableness analyses. Price increases may be considered if material, labor, or other contract components increase significantly through no fault of the supplier, but approved increases cannot exceed five percent of the annual contract cost.

Contracts resulting from this solicitation may be renewed annually by written agreement of both parties, up to a total contract cost of $25,000 or a total time period of five years from the effective date. The State reserves the right to cancel contracts for convenience with as much notice as practicable.

Suppliers must verify E-Verify program enrollment if they employ one or more employees within Alabama, with documentation required within five calendar days of notification, or the bid will be rejected. Foreign corporations must register with the Alabama Secretary of State before transacting business in the state. Suppliers must certify compliance with Alabama sales tax collection and remittance requirements and the Beason-Hammon Alabama Taxpayer and Citizen Protection Act prohibiting employment of unauthorized aliens. The State is exempt from sales tax and requires vendors to accept multiple forms of electronic payment at no additional cost. Contracts are governed by Alabama state law with exclusive venue in Montgomery, Alabama.