Where to bid on Alabama government contracts

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Alabama Vendor Self Service

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Small-business programs

  • Alabama Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)

Statutory reference

Code of Alabama §41-16-20 et seq. (State Competitive Bid Law)

Counties and cities typically run their own procurement systems separately from the state.

See our complete Alabama procurement guide for full registration walk-through and portal-by-portal details.

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Latest Opportunities in Alabama

12 days left Nov 20, 2026

Pensacola Harbor Navigation Channel Maintenance Dredging

This requirement is for hydraulic cutterhead pipeline dredges, trailing suction hopper dredges, and/or mechanical dredges with scows. Dredges must be capable of dredging to a depth of 30 feet and be c...

15 days left Nov 23, 2026

HAWAII REGION O&M IDIQ MATOC

Operation & Maintenance (O&M) with Incidental Repair and Minor Construction, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC) in Support of Defense Health Agen...

RFI
Due tomorrow Nov 9, 2026

OEM Boeing Company CH-47 Chinook Helicopter Weapon System, Sole Source Long Term Contract

THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. REQUEST FOR A SOLICITATION WILL NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE. This Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) is in support of Market Research being conducted by the Defe...

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SOLICITATION SPRRA1-26-R-0065/SPRRA127RA021

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Access Control Point (ACP) Active Vehicle Barrier (AVB) Systems and Guard Booths

This Sources Sought / Market Research Capabilities Questionnaire is issued to identify and assess potential industry capabilities, small-business participation, and acquisition-strategy considerations...

29 days left Dec 7, 2026

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THIS REQUIREMENT IS A SINGLE PURCHASE, FIRM FIXED PRICE (FFP) EFFORT FOR A QUANTITY 110 EACH OF NOUN: PUMP,FUEL,METERINGA, NSN: 2915-01-327-7719, Part Number: 60550-101, IN SUPPORT OF THE CH-47 TURBIN...

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Amended AFP for Lease of Discovery Park at Michoud Assembly Facility

This Announcement for Proposals (AFP) solicits proposals for lease of Discovery Park which represents a selection of available real property assets at MAF. The real property assets (The Property) know...

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Telephone Translation Services

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FY27- 42SFS Portable Under Vehicle Inspection System (UVIS)

The 42d Contracting Squadron, Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, is seeking sources that can provide a portable under vehicle inspection system in support of the 42d Security Forces Squadron at Maxwell ...

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Amendment 02 - Vertical Construction MATOC

Amendment 02. The Mobile District COE has a need for one MATOC for a full range of vertical construction, renovation, repair, and some incidental design task orders for general construction primarily ...

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Sources Sought NSN 5999010894562 RELAY-SWITCH

THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. REQUEST FOR A SOLICITATION WILL NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE. This Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) is in support of Market Research being conducted by the Defe...

4 days left Nov 12, 2026

FY27_Maxwell AFB_Air University Library Periodicals_COMBO

The 42nd Contracting Squadron, 50 LeMay Plaza South, Maxwell AFB, AL 36112, has a requirement to purchase periodical subscriptions for the Air University Library (AUL). This is a combined synopsis/ so...

5 days left Nov 13, 2026

CERFP CTE (DECEMBER 2026)

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate wri...

Due tomorrow Nov 9, 2026

SHIPPING AND STORAG

THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. REQUEST FOR A SOLICITATION WILL NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE. This Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) is in support of Market Research being conducted by the Defe...

12 days left Nov 20, 2026

SPRRA127RA008/ MOTOR-PUMP, HYDRAU

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SPRRA1-27-Q-A009 SHIPPING AND STORAG

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24 days left Dec 3, 2026

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Alabama Procurement — Frequently Asked Questions

How many government bids are open in Alabama right now?

There are 73 open procurement opportunities in Alabama from 8 state, county, city, school, hospital, and university agencies as of November 9, 2026. 11 of them close within the next seven days.

Which Alabama agencies post the most bids?

The top agencies posting bids in Alabama right now are Alabama Division of Purchasing, Federal Government, Alabama STAARS VSS, Auburn University. Each maintains its own vendor portal and posting schedule.

Where do I register to bid on Alabama government contracts?

Register on Alabama Vendor Self Service (https://procurement.alabama.gov/vendors/) for state-level opportunities. Register through STAARS Vendor Self Service to bid on state contracts. For federal contracts, register on SAM.gov (free; assigns a UEI). For local agencies, registration is on the platform they use — Bonfire, PlanetBids, BidNet Direct, DemandStar — typically one registration per platform covers all agencies using it.

What industries dominate Alabama procurement?

The most-active industries in Alabama government procurement right now are Supplies & Equipment, Construction, Information Technology. Browse each by industry to see current opportunities filtered to Alabama.

What small-business or set-aside programs does Alabama offer?

Alabama operates the following preference and set-aside programs: Alabama Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE). Each has its own certification process; check the state procurement office for eligibility details.

What law governs procurement in Alabama?

Alabama procurement is governed by Code of Alabama §41-16-20 et seq. (State Competitive Bid Law). This includes bid solicitation, contract award, and vendor protest procedures. The state procurement office publishes implementing regulations and manuals.

How do I find upcoming Alabama bid opportunities?

Save a search on ProcureTap filtered to Alabama to receive email alerts when new bids match your criteria. You can also subscribe to the state's official portal notifications. Larger agencies (state DOT, department of general services) publish quarterly forecasts of upcoming solicitations.

How often are new Alabama bids added?

Every six hours. ProcureTap re-scrapes the Alabama state procurement portal plus every county, city, school district, hospital, and university procurement system in the state on a six-hour cadence, so new postings appear here within hours of being published.

Does Alabama require in-state vendors for procurement contracts?

Alabama generally does not restrict bidding to in-state vendors, but many agencies offer local-preference points or ties-broken-in-favor-of-local scoring, and some contracts under specific dollar thresholds may be limited to registered Alabama vendors or certified Alabama small businesses. Read each solicitation's evaluation criteria carefully.

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