Ala. Code § 44-1-29

Any purchase and any construction or supply contract of the Department of Youth Services in an amount in excess of $500.00 shall be made or let by competitive bids through the state purchasing agent or otherwise, as the board may direct. No purchases, except for rights-of-way, shall be made from, nor shall any sales be made to, any member of the legislature, any member of the Youth Services Board, any employee of the department or any other person holding an office of the state.