Ala. Code § 41-28-14: Additional Contract Requirements.

The office may enter into contracts for the lease of telecommunications, information technology, or cybersecurity equipment, systems, or related services. The contract shall be valid for not more than five fiscal years, and the office may directly contract for or approve contracts for regulated or tariffed telecommunications, information technology, or cybersecurity services upon a determination that the application of the service is in the best interests of the state.