Bookshare Membership

Solicitation SRC0000036991 is a request for Bookshare Membership issued by the Alabama Public Library Services. The contract is managed through the Alabama Buys portal and is subject to a total cost ceiling of 25,000 dollars. The agreement allows for annual renewals by written consent of both parties for a maximum duration of five years or until the total contract value of 25,000 dollars is reached. Price escalations are permitted but are capped at 5 percent of the annual contract cost and cannot exceed the overall contract limit. Award decisions are based on the state's discretion regarding price reasonableness and cost realism, with the state reserving the right to request professional licenses, certificates of insurance, or reseller authorizations. Successful bidders must comply with several state mandates, including E-Verify enrollment for Alabama employees, registration with the Alabama Secretary of State for foreign entities, and certification of Alabama state and local tax compliance. Additionally, suppliers must certify they are not engaged in boycotts of jurisdictions with which Alabama enjoys open trade and that they are not currently debarred or suspended from government transactions.