(a) Subject to the limitations of subsection (b), any type of contract that will promote the best interests of the state may be used under this article.
(b)(1) The use of a cost-plus-a-percentage-of-cost contract is prohibited.
(2) A cost-reimbursement contract may be used only when a determination is made in writing that either of the following apply:
a. The cost-reimbursement contract is likely to be less costly to the state than any other type of contract.
b. It is impracticable to obtain the supplies or services required except under a cost-reimbursement contract.
Structure Code of Alabama
Chapter 4 - Department of Finance.
Article 5 - Division of Purchasing.
Division 3 - Source Selection and Contract Formation.
Section 41-4-130 - (Effective October 1, 2022) Definitions.
Section 41-4-131 - (Effective October 1, 2022) Methods for Awarding State Contracts.
Section 41-4-132 - (Effective October 1, 2022) Competitive Sealed Bidding Procedures.
Section 41-4-133 - (Effective October 1, 2022) Competitive Sealed Proposals.
Section 41-4-134 - (Effective October 1, 2022) Small Purchase Procedures.
Section 41-4-136 - (Effective October 1, 2022) Emergency Procurements.
Section 41-4-137 - (Effective October 1, 2022) Special Procurement for Small Purchases.
Section 41-4-138 - (Effective October 1, 2022) Cancellation or Rejection of Bids, Proposals, Etc.
Section 41-4-140 - (Effective October 1, 2022) Prequalification of Prospective Suppliers.
Section 41-4-143 - (Effective October 1, 2022) Types of Contract.
Section 41-4-144 - (Effective October 1, 2022) Contract Periods; Renewal or Extension Provisions.
Section 41-4-147 - (Effective October 1, 2022) Finality of Determinations.
Section 41-4-148 - (Effective October 1, 2022) Collusion or Other Anti-Competitive Practices.