Coated aluminum for license plates

The Ohio Competitive Selection IDV (ITB006927) is a state contract focused on procuring specialized aluminum materials for license plate manufacturing. Specifically, the contract covers chrome-free, environmentally friendly conversion coated aluminum strips in two primary sizes: 12.125"/0.027 and 7.125"/0.027. The vehicle enables the Ohio Department of Public Safety to acquire approximately 660,000 pounds of aluminum annually, with a pricing structure that includes a fixed processing cost and a floating aluminum base price. The contract is designed to support the production of license plates through a standardized procurement process.

SteelSummit Holdings Inc has been awarded this Competitive Selection contract by the Ohio Department of Administrative Services (DAS), with an initial performance period from June 1, 2022, to May 31, 2024, and an option to extend through May 31, 2026. The contract covers statewide procurement within Ohio and is structured to facilitate consistent delivery of aluminum materials, with truckload deliveries of approximately 40,000 pounds occurring twice weekly to the Ohio Penal Industries - Lebanon Correctional Institution. The contract emphasizes the use of U.S.-produced materials and provides flexibility for price adjustments after the first 12 months to account for market conditions.