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Background
The State of Alabama, through the Office of the Chief Procurement Officer, is issuing this solicitation for Quick Quotes to facilitate procurement processes.

The agency aims to ensure that suppliers are registered in Alabama Buys and comply with state regulations while participating in the bidding process. The contract will be governed by the laws of Alabama, focusing on maintaining fair competition and compliance with various state codes.

Work Details
Suppliers must register in Alabama Buys and submit responses electronically through the Public Solicitation site.

The contract includes compliance with various provisions such as:
1) Acknowledgment of receipt of solicitation and amendments;
2) Compliance with Division 4 of the Department of Finance Administrative Code;
3) Non-appropriation of funds clause;
4) Open trade/no boycott agreement;
5) Compliance with Ala. Act No. 2023-409 regarding economic boycotts;
6) Dispute resolution procedures;
7) Cancellation terms for supplies and services;
8) Sales tax exemption provisions;
9) No indemnification clause for the State;
10) Certification regarding sales tax compliance;
11) Supplier qualifications post-bid opening;
12) Pricing analysis rights reserved by the State;
13) Product delivery, receiving, and acceptance protocols;
14) Invoice inquiries directed to the receiving agency;
15) Late payment penalties as per state law;
16) Requirement for vendors to accept electronic payments without additional costs;
17) Confidentiality of procurement information as per state law;
18) Click-wrap agreements limitations; and
19) Debarment and suspension certifications.

Period of Performance
The specific period of performance is not detailed in the provided solicitation text.

Place of Performance
The contract will be performed within the State of Alabama, specifically mentioning Montgomery as a venue for dispute resolution.