TRNG - SSGT Trainings and Certifications, Annual Agreement

The Alabama Department of Corrections is soliciting quotes to establish an annual agreement for SSGT training and certification courses, with quotes due September 28, 2026, for a performance period of October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027. The solicitation is issued under Alabama's Quick Quotes process and requires supplier registration and electronic submission through Alabama Buys.

Suppliers must be enrolled in E-Verify if they employ workers in Alabama. All quotes must be submitted online through the Supplier Portal. By submitting a quote, suppliers affirm they have read the solicitation, agree to furnish services at quoted prices, will comply with all terms and conditions, and certify they are not barred from bidding.

The contract has a total cost ceiling of $25,000 for the annual agreement period. Pricing must remain firm throughout the contract period. Contracts exceeding $25,000 require disclosure statements; this threshold applies to evaluation of cost reasonableness. The State reserves the right to cancel for convenience with reasonable notice and will conduct cost realism and price reasonableness analysis. Price escalation requests are limited to 5 percent annually and must not exceed industry-specific price indices or Consumer Price Index increases.

The contract may be renewed annually by written agreement between parties, with a maximum five-year total term from the effective date. The contract is governed by Alabama administrative code and state law, with jurisdiction in Montgomery, Alabama. The State is exempt from sales tax on contract payments and retains the right not to provide indemnification under the contract.