This is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) from the Jefferson County Department of Health (JCDH) for dental supplies. Bids are due by 10:00 a. m. CST on Thursday, June 11, 2026, and will be publicly opened at that time. The project involves an expenditure exceeding $30,000 and is subject to Alabama bid law. Prospective bidders can download the solicitation documents online or request a copy. All bids must be submitted on the provided bid form in a sealed envelope and include several required documents, such as a notarized disclosure form, eVerify certificate, and W9. Bonding is required for contracts exceeding $10,000. Bidders are responsible for checking for addenda on the JCDH website. Questions regarding specifications must be emailed to ***@***. *. * and ***@***. *. * are requested to submit a notification of intent via email. The award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder meeting all requirements. The contract may be terminated with 30 days' written notice. Prices must remain firm for the entire bid period. JCDH is exempt from all taxes. Bidders must have all necessary business licenses. Failure to comply with the awarded bid may result in cancellation. Samples may be requested for substitute items. A minimum of three references is required.
The bid period is from July 13, 2026, until July 14, 2027, with potential extensions. The contract will expire at midnight on July 14, 2027. For each purchase order, delivery of all items to the Jefferson County Department of Health General Service Annex is required, with specified delivery days to be stipulated by all bidders.
The bid notice does not explicitly state the payment terms, other than stating o prepayments will be made.
The bid notice does not explicitly state warranty requirements.
The award will be made in whole to the lowest responsible bidders, provided the bidder meets all requirements and specifications required by JCDH and the bidder meets all requirements under the Alabama competitive bid law.
The bid notice states that no bid will be considered unless the proposer is qualified to submit a bid. Factors taken into consideration include being the lowest responsible bidder, meeting all specifications and requirements, having all necessary business licenses, and not having collusion among bidders. Bidders must also not be on the U. S. General Services Administration lists of parties excluded from federal procurement or nonprocurement programs.
The bid notice states that failure to deliver as specified and in accordance with the bid submitted, including promised delivery, will constitute sufficient grounds for cancellation of the order and contract at the option of the Jefferson County Department of Health.
The bid notice does not mention a site visit.
The bid notice states, If requested, samples must be sent of substitute items to be considered for approve equal. However, no substitution will be acceptable for the items marked no sub. It also states, Please provide samples of items indicated in the bid form.
The bid notice does not explicitly state a deadline for challenges or disputes.
The bid notice states that bids will be rejected if there is reason to believe that collusion exists among the bidders, and no participants in such collusion will be considered in future bids. It also states that bids not complying with the specified format may be considered nonresponsive and removed from consideration. Furthermore, the contract may be declared void if the certification of Alabama tax compliance is false.
The project will involve an expenditure in excess of thirty thousand dollars ($30,000).