Where to register: Alabama Buys (Department of Finance, Purchasing Division)
Cost to register: No fee stated on official pages checked; not confirmed
Where Alabama posts bids: alabamabuys.gov

Go to Alabama Buys at alabamabuys.gov and open the supplier registration page (link above).
Create your supplier account and fill in company, tax ID, address, and contact details.
Choose the commodity codes that match your goods or services so you are matched to the right solicitations.
Submit the registration and watch your email for confirmation.
Browse Public Solicitations, log in to download full documents, and submit responses through Alabama Buys before the deadline.

Official step-by-step screen guides are posted on the Purchasing Division's supplier training page (procurement.alabama.gov/supplier-training-materials), but that site blocks automated reading, so the screen-level detail above is intentionally general. Check those guides before you start.

What to have ready

Legal business name and Tax ID (FEIN/EIN, or SSN for a sole proprietor)
Business address, phone, and a monitored email address (the state communicates with vendors by email)
The commodity codes that best describe what you sell (the legacy STAARS FAQ tells vendors to pick "the commodity codes that BEST describe the goods or services you provide"; the exact code set Alabama Buys uses was not confirmed)
Contact person who will handle bids
Banking/W-9 details may be requested for payment; the exact list was not confirmed from an official source

Read the full Alabama registration guide →

Federal bids in Alabama also need an active SAM.gov registration. How to register in SAM.gov

Common questions

Are there training bids open in Alabama right now?

Yes. There are 3 open training bids in Alabama right now, from federal, state and local buyers. New ones are added every morning.

How do I get new training bids in Alabama by email?

Set up a free FindMyBids alert with your trade and state. It takes under a minute and needs no credit card.

What do I need to bid on Alabama training contracts?

For state bids, register with Alabama Buys (Department of Finance, Purchasing Division) (No fee stated on official pages checked; not confirmed). For federal bids, register in SAM.gov (free). Many bids also ask for specific licenses, insurance limits or bonds; FindMyBids' readiness check flags those before you bid.