FLET - Steel

The FLET - Steel solicitation, identified by solicitation number SRC0000037385, is issued by the Alabama Department of Corrections, Fleet Services. This procurement seeks a supplier for steel products with a total contract value not to exceed 25,000 dollars. The resulting contract may be renewed annually for up to five years or until the 25,000 dollar cap is reached. All responses must be submitted electronically through the Alabama Buys portal, and the State of Alabama reserves the right to evaluate bids based on cost realism and price reasonableness. Key contractual requirements include mandatory tax certification of compliance with Section 41-4-142 of the Code of Alabama 1975 and enrollment in the E-Verify program for suppliers with employees in the state. The State of Alabama is exempt from sales tax and maintains the right to inspect all products upon delivery before final acceptance, governed by the Universal Commerce Code. Price escalations are limited to 5 percent of the annual contract cost. Legal venue for any disputes is designated as the City of Montgomery, Alabama. Suppliers may be required to provide professional licenses, certificates of insurance, and manufacturer reseller authorizations following the bid opening.