(a) Unless otherwise provided by law, a contract for supplies or services may be entered into for any period of time that is in the best interests of the state, so long as the terms of the contract and the conditions of renewal or extension, if any, are included in the solicitation and funds are available for the first fiscal year at the time of contracting. Payment and performance obligations for succeeding fiscal periods shall be subject to the availability and appropriation of funds.
(b) A multi-year contract may be used when the estimated requirements cover the period of the contract and are reasonably firm and continuing, and the contract will serve the best interests of the state by encouraging effective competition or otherwise promoting economies in state procurement.
(c) When funds are not appropriated or otherwise made available to support continuation of performance in a subsequent fiscal period, the contract shall be cancelled and the contractor shall be reimbursed for the reasonable value of any non-recurring costs incurred but not amortized in the price of the supplies or services delivered under the contract. The cost of cancellation may be paid from any appropriations available for that purpose.
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.