No special license required. AXA South bids and holds prime government contracts as an authorized contracting party. No special license is required to bid or hold the prime relationship in the categories we pursue. Any work that requires a state-issued trade, professional, or specialty license is performed by subcontractors who hold those licenses in the project jurisdiction.
AlabamaAlabama requires a general-contractor license for projects of $50,000 or more on commercial work. AXA South partners with a licensed GC of record on qualifying projects.
AXA South is a contracting and program-management firm, not a licensed trade.
Alabama eVendor (STAARS)
Alabama Department of Finance, Division of Purchasing
Birmingham, Huntsville, Mobile, Montgomery
Installations and federal sites
- Redstone Arsenal
- Maxwell Air Force Base
- Anniston Army Depot
- Mobile Federal Courthouse
Notable state buyers
- Alabama DOT
- Alabama Department of Mental Health
- University of Alabama System
Alabama requires a general-contractor license for projects of $50,000 or more on commercial work. AXA South partners with a licensed GC of record on qualifying projects.
No state Little Davis-Bacon. Federal-funded work follows the Davis-Bacon Act.
What actually moves money here.
Aerospace and missile defense engineering around Redstone Arsenal, shipbuilding and steel at the Port of Mobile, automotive assembly across the I-65 corridor, and forestry in the south of the state. That mix means industrial MRO, precision fabrication, and technical services get bought far more often here than in comparably sized states.
Redstone hosts Army Materiel Command and the Missile Defense Agency, both of which lean on IDIQs and multiple-award task orders rather than one-off solicitations. Maxwell buys education support, base operations, and facilities services. On the state side, ALDOT and the University of Alabama System issue the highest volume of open competitive bids.
Alabama's state fiscal year ends September 30, the same date as the federal year, so the state and federal buying surges overlap. That single overlap makes late summer the tightest quoting window in the country for Alabama vendors. The federal fiscal year closes September 30, so August and September carry the heaviest volume of simplified-acquisition and micro-purchase activity at every installation in the state.
Alabama does not operate a statewide minority or small-business set-aside program for general procurement. ALDOT administers a federal DBE program on FHWA-funded work, and federal categories (8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB) apply on federally funded contracts.
Vendors register in STAARS and then never register separately with the individual universities, city, and county boards that run their own bid lists. In Alabama a large share of practical volume never appears on the central portal.
Every category below is open for Alabama solicitations.
Janitorial & Custodial
Recurring custodial routes for office buildings, courthouses, clinics, depots, and schools. AXA South holds the contract, sets the SLA, and runs the program against agency standards while a vetted local crew puts hands on the work.
Grounds & Landscaping
Mowing routes, landscape care, irrigation, and tree work for federal installations, courthouses, parks, depots, and school campuses. We carry the contract; local crews and licensed arborists do the work.
Facilities Maintenance
Building operations and maintenance for owned and leased government space. We hold the O&M contract and coordinate the licensed trades that touch HVAC, electrical, plumbing, life-safety, and controls.
Construction & Renovation
Renovation, repair, and small construction for government-occupied space. AXA South carries the prime relationship; the trades on site are licensed in the state where the project sits.
Roofing, Painting & Flooring
Roof systems, paint, and commercial flooring on government buildings. AXA South bids and runs the project; manufacturer-certified installers carry out the work to preserve warranty.
HVAC, Electrical & Plumbing
Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing service contracts for government buildings. We carry the contract and the agency relationship. Licensed master electricians, mechanical contractors, and plumbers in the project state perform the work.
Office Supplies & MRO
Office products, industrial supply, safety, and MRO for government agencies. We quote against your RFQs, screen for TAA and Buy American, and ship through manufacturer-authorized distribution.
Medical & Lab Supplies
Medical, lab, and PPE supply for the VA, DoD medical, IHS, and state health agencies. Sourced through FDA-registered channels with full lot traceability.
IT Hardware & Software
IT hardware, software licensing, and renewals for government buyers. Sourced through manufacturer-authorized distribution with TAA screening on every line.
Logistics & Distribution
Warehousing, fulfillment, and last-mile distribution for government buyers. We hold the contract; vetted partner warehouses and carriers move the freight.
Fleet & Vehicle Services
Vehicle leasing, fleet maintenance, fuel, and upfit for government fleets. We bid and manage the program; certified shops do the wrench work.
Staffing & Professional Services
Staff augmentation, program-support, and administrative services for agencies that need qualified people on a task order without standing up permanent headcount.
Training & Documentation
Curriculum development, end-user training, and SOP authoring for agencies rolling out new systems, processes, or compliance regimes.
Uniforms & Safety Equipment
Uniforms, tactical apparel, footwear, and PPE for agencies that need predictable supply against published specifications.
Waste & Recycling
Solid waste, recycling, electronics recycling, and hazardous-waste handling for government sites. AXA South coordinates the program; permitted haulers and TSDFs do the work.
Food Service & Catering
Cafeteria operations, catering, and meal programs for government sites. We carry the contract; licensed food-service operators run the kitchens.
Printing & Signage
Printing, wayfinding and ADA signage, vehicle graphics, and agency-branded promotional products on government POs.
Events & AV
Conference logistics, AV, staging, and event support for government meetings, training events, and ceremonies.
Security Guard Services
Unarmed and armed security guard programs for government sites. We hold the contract; licensed guard companies provide the officers where state law requires.