Water Dionization Systems BH FB_CODIS_TOX (MA)

The Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences is soliciting a five-year water deionization systems agreement for replacement parts and supplies at its Birmingham Lab, with responses due September 22, 2026 through Alabama Buys.

The scope covers filter cartridges (W2T429838, 9.75" 10UM NOM), fuel/energy surcharge codes (W3TSP4276), replacement batteries (W3TSP4756), and SDI Mixbed components (W5TDIMB10025FFP) delivered to four lab locations on scheduled intervals: Biology Room 208 every 6 months, Toxicology Room 148 every 3 months, CODIS Room 240 every 3 months, and Casework Biology Room 255 every 3 months. Place of performance is 2026 Valleydale Road, Hoover, Alabama 35244.

The total contract cost is capped at $25,000 over the five-year term. Price escalation requests may be considered if material, labor, or other contract component costs increase significantly, with increases limited to five percent of annual contract cost and subject to the $25,000 ceiling. Pricing is subject to cost realism and price reasonableness review at the sole discretion of the Chief Procurement Officer.

Suppliers must register in Alabama Buys and submit responses electronically. Required qualifications include registration with the Alabama Secretary of State if a foreign entity, E-Verify program enrollment if employing personnel in Alabama, proof of professional qualifications and licenses upon request, certification of non-debarment status, and compliance with Alabama sales tax collection and immigration law requirements. The State of Alabama is exempt from sales tax and reserves the right to inspect all products before acceptance. Electronic payment methods, including state-issued credit cards and EFT transfers, must be accepted at no additional cost to the State.