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How to do business with Alabama DMH/MR

There are two primary ways to do business with the Alabama Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation. They are: (1) opportunities which are offered through bids that are issued by the Purchasing office and (2) professional services contracts which are issued through the Contracts office.

1.) The Purchasing office procures goods and non-professional services contracts (see active contract categories) through a competitive bid process.  These bids are awarded through an invitation to bid process which is free and open. 

Invitations to Bid (ITB's) - All goods and Services are requested through the Purchasing Office.  ITB's must be requested through the Purchasing Department at (334) 343-3508 or Purchasing Office

The purchasing contract is awarded to the lowest responsible bidder.

2.) All Professional Services request for proposals and contracts are handled by the Contracts Office.

Request for Proposals (RFP) - All Professional Services are requested through an RFP.

RFP's are handled by the Contracts Office. Current Requests for Proposal (RFP's)

RPF's must be requested through the Contracts Office at (334) 353-7440 or  Office of Contracts web page.

The RFP is reviewed by a panel and Professional Services contract is issued to the vendor which is deemed most qualified by the panel.

  • Vendors (professional and nonprofessional) must register and be placed on the state vendor list.
  • Minority Vendor Information: The Alabama Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Contractor.  Minority vendors are encouraged to respond to all RPF's. Information and assistance to minority businesses in the technical completion of required forms may be obtained from the office of Minority Business Enterprise, 1-800-447-4191.
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