G12-604274/ASTM

The Alabama Department of Transportation, specifically the G12 Materials and Tests division, has issued solicitation SRC0000035591 for the ASTM Compass Portal DOT Package Online. This contract provides wide access to over 13,000 active and historical ASTM documents, featuring tools for version comparison, online annotation, and the ability to integrate Alabama Department of Transportation practices directly into standards. The package includes access to standards and test methods in both HTML and PDF formats, integrated links from AASHTO publications, ASTM eLearning and a Learning Management System, and the ASTM SpecBuilder collaboration platform. The total contract value is capped at a not-to-exceed amount of $25,000, with the potential for annual renewals for up to five years. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the Alabama Buys portal by the deadline of August 27, 2026. The contract is governed by Alabama state procurement regulations and the Code of Alabama, requiring compliance with specific mandates such as E-Verify enrollment for employees and Alabama sales tax registration. Key administrative provisions include a limit on annual price increases to 5% with prior written approval, a non-appropriation of funds clause, and requirements for out-of-state corporations to be registered with the Alabama Secretary of State. Inspection and acceptance of services or products will occur at the destination within the State of Alabama, and the State maintains the right to audit records and terminate for convenience.