SOLE SOURCE-BLAKE & PENDLETON-AATC

Solicitation SRC0000037225 is a sole source procurement for Blake and Pendleton, managed by the State of Alabama and associated with Airbus. The contract is governed by the Standard Terms and Conditions for Quick Quotes and the Department of Finance Administrative Code. It establishes a maximum total contract value of 25,000 dollars, which includes the original agreement and any subsequent renewals. The term of the contract allows for annual renewals for up to five years from the effective date, provided the total cost does not exceed the 25,000 dollar ceiling. Price escalations may be considered for material or labor cost increases, but these are capped at 5 percent of the annual contract cost and must remain within the overall budget limit. Compliance requirements are stringent, requiring suppliers to be registered with the Alabama Secretary of State and to certify the collection and remittance of state and local sales taxes. The contract mandates adherence to the Beason-Hammon Alabama Taxpayer and Citizen Protection Act, requiring E-Verify documentation within five calendar days of notification. Additionally, the supplier must certify that they are not engaged in boycotts of jurisdictions with which Alabama maintains open trade and that they are not currently debarred or suspended from government transactions. Legal venue for any disputes is restricted to the City of Montgomery, Alabama, with the Board of Adjustment of the State of Alabama serving as the sole remedy for claims. Evaluation of bids may include cost realism and price reasonableness analysis, and the state reserves the right to request professional licenses and certificates of insurance.