Alabama Vendor Self Service
Alabama Vendor Self Service is the official state procurement portal for Alabama. Vendors register here to receive bid notifications and submit responses on Alabama state agency contracts.
Portal URL: https://procurement.alabama.gov/vendors/
How to register on Alabama Vendor Self Service
Register through STAARS Vendor Self Service to bid on state contracts.
Cost: Free. Vendor registration on Alabama Vendor Self Service does not require payment. Some ancillary certifications (Alabama Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)) are handled by separate Alabama agencies.
Small business and set-aside programs
Alabama operates the following programs. Certification is separate from Alabama Vendor Self Service vendor registration but is recognized on state contracts:
- Alabama Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)
Governing law
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.
Current Alabama bid opportunities
Live from Alabama Vendor Self Service plus every Alabama county, city, school district, hospital, and university procurement system. Updated every 6 hours.
- Uncrewed Aircraft System Marketplace Commercial Solutions Opening
- Opioid Settlement Funds RFP-Round 4
- Entertainment Office Study
- Psychological Services - Anniston
- Professional Investment Advisor/Manager Services
- Contractor to perform FY27 Alabama Clean Water Needs Survey
- Oncology Data Specialist - Certified Services
- CEI for DEMOF-RPF-NHF-PRF-A210(943) Woolsey Finnell Bridge
- Corridor Study Tenn. River Bridge Project Decatur to I-65
- Alabama Therapeutic Education Reentry Facility
- AMMP - Claims Processing Management Services RFP
- Snead State Community College — PUBLIC WORKS, CONSTRUCTION, & RELATED SERVICES — GENERAL CONSTRUCTION
- High School of Math and Science — MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES — CAFETERIA SERVICES
- Southern Union State Community College — MISCELLANEOUS — LABORATORY AND FIELD TESTING SERVICES
- Alabama Community College System — DESIGN SERVICES — ARCHITECT SERVICES
Common questions about Alabama Vendor Self Service
What is Alabama Vendor Self Service?
Alabama Vendor Self Service is the official state procurement portal for Alabama. Register through STAARS Vendor Self Service to bid on state contracts.
How do I register on Alabama Vendor Self Service?
Register through STAARS Vendor Self Service to bid on state contracts. The registration is free and typically completed online at https://procurement.alabama.gov/vendors/.
What is the Alabama Vendor Self Service login URL?
Alabama Vendor Self Service is accessed at https://procurement.alabama.gov/vendors/. Registered vendors log in there to view solicitations and submit bids on Alabama state contracts.
Are there small-business or set-aside programs on Alabama Vendor Self Service?
Yes. Alabama operates the following preference and set-aside programs relevant to Alabama Vendor Self Service bidders: Alabama Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE). Each has its own certification process.
What law governs procurement through Alabama Vendor Self Service?
Alabama procurement is governed by 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.
Where do I find current Alabama Vendor Self Service opportunities?
Alabama Vendor Self Service publishes opportunities at https://procurement.alabama.gov/vendors/. ProcureTap also aggregates Alabama state contracts plus every county, city, school district, hospital, and university procurement system in the state — updated every 6 hours.