Water Cooler Rental, Water & Supplies

Solicitation SRC0000031049 is a second-round request issued by the State of Alabama's State Health Planning and Development agency to clarify original bids for water cooler rental, water, and supplies. This solicitation is managed through the Alabama Buys portal and is governed by the State of Alabama Office of the Chief Procurement Officer's Quick Quote standard boilerplate and the Department of Finance Administrative Code. The resulting contract may be renewed annually for up to five years, with a total contract cost limit of 25,000 dollars. Award decisions will be based on price reasonableness and cost realism, with the state reserving the right to request professional licenses, certificates of insurance, or manufacturer reseller authorizations. Successful vendors must accept electronic payments, including P-cards and EFT, and must be registered with the Alabama Secretary of State if they are a foreign entity. Compliance requirements include E-Verify enrollment for employees in Alabama, certification of non-collusion, and strict adherence to Alabama state and local tax laws. The state maintains the right to inspect all products after delivery before final acceptance is granted.