SB59 Alabama 2014 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Arthur OrrSenator
Republican
Co-Sponsors: Bill Hightower Gerald O. Dial J.T. Waggoner Scott Beason Greg J. Reed Trip Pittman Rusty Glover Del Marsh Jerry L. Fielding Gerald H. Allen Clay Scofield
Session: Regular Session 2014
Title: Finance Department, Division of Purchasing, authorized to purchase personal property from vendors not on statewide contract under certain conditions, exemption, Sec. 41-4-110 am'd.
Summary: Allows Alabama state agencies to buy personal property from vendors not on statewide contracts if the price is at least 10% lower, up to $15,000 per purchase.
What This Bill Does
The bill amends a purchasing law to permit state agencies to buy from non-statewide-contract vendors when the price is at least 10% below the statewide contract price, with a $15,000 per-acquisition cap. It requires terms to be substantially similar to statewide contracts, excludes construction or road-building materials, and ensures IT-related purchases get IT Secretary approval. Purchases stay under the supervision of the Division of Purchasing, with additional rules requiring in-state vendor location if possession occurs at the vendor's site and requiring the price to be market-price and publicly available.

Who It Affects
State agencies and departments in Alabama, which can source personal property from non-statewide-contract vendors under the new price-based rule.
Vendors (including those not on statewide contracts) that sell personal property to state agencies, subject to terms such as a 10% lower price, a $15,000 cap, in-state vendor location when taking possession, and IT approvals.

Key Provisions
Allows purchases from non-statewide-contract vendors if price is at least 10% lower than statewide contract price; per-acquisition cap of $15,000.
Requires terms and conditions to be substantially similar to the statewide contract.
Excludes construction or road-building materials from this provision.
IT-related purchases require prior approval by the Secretary of Information Technology.
If taking possession at the vendor's location, purchases must be from vendors physically located in Alabama.
Prices must be market price readily available to the public.
Purchases remain under supervision and administration of the Division of Purchasing.
Division must confirm terms are substantially similar before approving such a purchase.
Effective date: immediately following the Governor's approval.

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Subjects: Purchasing