Alabama § 41-4-144 - Contract Periods; Renewal or Extension Provisions.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 41-4-144 — Contract Periods; Renewal or Extension Provisions., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 41-4-144. Contract Periods; Renewal or Extension Provisions.
(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.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Code of Alabama § 41-4-144 cover?
Section 41-4-144 ("Contract Periods; Renewal or Extension Provisions.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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