Sole Source EBSCO - CINAHL Complete - FY27

The Alabama Board of Nursing has issued solicitation SRC0000037494 for a sole source contract with EBSCO to provide CINAHL Complete. This specialized nursing and allied health research database is essential for the Board to fulfill its statutory duties regarding nursing practice regulation, education, and public protection. EBSCO is identified as the exclusive provider and licensor of the database, which features proprietary subject headings, specialized indexing, and exclusive publisher licensing that cannot be replicated by other suppliers. The contract is governed by the Quick Quote Standard Boilerplate and is subject to a total cost cap of 25,000 dollars. The agreement may be renewed annually for up to five years from the effective date, provided the total expenditure does not exceed the 25,000 dollar limit. While annual price escalations are permitted up to 5 percent, they must be approved in writing and remain subject to the overall contract ceiling. Compliance requirements include the submission of a Disclosure Statement for contracts exceeding 25,000 dollars and certification of Alabama state and local tax registration. Suppliers must also affirm compliance with the Beason-Hammon Act regarding federal immigration law and verify enrollment in E-Verify if they employ staff within the state. Payment is to be made via electronic methods, including P-cards and EFT, and the state retains the right to inspect all products before final acceptance in accordance with the Universal Commerce Code.