CREC - Refrigerator

Solicitation SRC0000037442 is issued by the Alabama Department of Corrections, Central Records, for the procurement of a refrigerator. The opportunity is posted for responses by November 2, 2026, with the primary point of contact being Niketta Jeans. The resulting contract may be renewed annually for up to five years, with a total not-to-exceed value of $25,000. All responses must be submitted electronically through the Alabama Buys portal. The award process focuses on pricing, with the State of Alabama evaluating bids based on cost realism and price reasonableness. Following the bid opening, the State may require documentation such as manufacturer's reseller authorizations, professional licenses, and certificates of insurance. The contract is governed by the Department of Finance Administrative Code and the Code of Alabama, requiring foreign entities to register with the Alabama Secretary of State and all suppliers to comply with E-Verify and state tax remittance laws. Payment will be handled via electronic methods, including P-cards and EFT, with the State reserving the right to inspect all products upon delivery before final acceptance. The agreement includes a non-appropriation of funds clause, meaning the contract may be cancelled if funding is not available for subsequent fiscal periods. Suppliers must certify that they are not currently debarred or suspended from participating in government transactions.