ADECE strives to procure quality products and professional services at a competitive prices from registered suppliers and contractors who can best meet the functional, quality, schedule, and service needs of our agency. ADECE is committed to diversity, opportunity and fairness, and we encourage open competition for our business.

Click the link below to access STAARS Vendor Self Service (VSS) which allows vendors to register an account to do business with the State of Alabama, subscribe to bid notifications, and view financial transactions online. https://procurement.staars.alabama.gov/webapp/PRDVSS1X1/AltSelfService

The Department’s expenditures can be accessed publicly through the State of Alabama Vendor System for awarded contracts and all solicitations, or through Open Checkbook by vendor and/or time period.

The Contract Review Permanent Legislative Oversight Committee publicly posts all current and previous contract review committee agendas, the current committee meeting schedule, and a comprehensive user manual with all required forms.