Alabama § 41-4-143 Types of Contract

Alabama Statutes

§ 41-4-143 — Types of Contract

Alabama § 41-4-143

JurisdictionAlabama

Title 41State Government

Ch. 4Department of Finance

Art. 5Division of Purchasing

Div. 3Source Selection and Contract Formation

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Ala. Code § 41-4-143 (2026).

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(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.

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(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.