What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe State of Alabama Office of the Chief Procurement Officer seeks a vendor to provide Transact-Federal Programs subscription services offsite. The required scope includes TransAct Subscription-ESSA English plus 5-GenEd Parent Notifications, online compliance and communication solutions, accountability and reporting tools, an online user management system with role-based access, and an integrated document management system. The solution must also support viewing and personalizing federal, state, and district documents, interactive form fields in English, and companion professional translations in up to 170 languages. Only registered USA organizations may participate, and foreign entities must meet Alabama statutory business requirements. Bidders must register in Alabama Buys, indicate participation by clicking "Participate in RFx" before the close date and time, and submit quotes electronically through Alabama Buys or digitally via email or online. The buyer evaluates pricing through cost realism and price reasonableness analyses, and suppliers must submit inquiries online through the Supplier Portal.
Minimum qualifications
- Registered in Alabama Buys
- Not barred from bidding or entering into a contract
- Foreign entities must register with the Alabama Secretary of State Office before transacting business in the State
- Verification of enrollment in the E-Verify program prior to award for suppliers employing one or more employees in Alabama
- Registered, collecting, and remitting Alabama State and local sales, use, and/or lease tax pursuant to Act No. 2006-557
- Not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded by any governmental department or agency
- Accept multiple forms of electronic payment at no additional cost to the State
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Cost realism and/or price reasonableness | Not specified |
Documents to include with your response
- E-Verify documentation
- Disclosure Statement
- Written explanation if unable to certify debarment and suspension status
- Written proof of manufacturer reseller authorization, professional licenses, or certificates of insurance upon request
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via Alabama Buys
- Instructions
- Suppliers must be registered in Alabama Buys, log into the solicitation at the Public Solicitation site prior to the close date and time, click Participate in RFx, and submit responses electronically through Alabama Buys.