26349TB - Microfiche Conversion

The Alabama Department of Public Health, specifically Tuberculosis Services, is seeking a qualified supplier for the Microfiche Conversion Project under solicitation SRC0000035879. The project involves the conversion of approximately 250,000 microfiche cards, totaling roughly 15 million images, into searchable PDF files. The selected vendor must ensure high image quality, utilize optical character recognition for indexing, and maintain strict data integrity and confidentiality. All processing must occur exclusively within the United States, adhering to HIPAA and privacy compliance standards, with specific requirements for encryption and a secure chain of custody including weekly USB returns. The contract will be awarded on an all-or-none basis to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder. Interested parties must submit their responses by October 6, 2026, with a deadline for questions set for September 24, 2026. The agreement is subject to standard Alabama state administrative codes, including E-Verify compliance and specific payment and price escalation terms. The primary point of contact for this solicitation is Robert Speigner, and the performance of the contract will take place within the state of Alabama.