118336 OR Intent to Award SOLICITATION NOTICE.docx

The document is a Solicitation Notice of Intent to Award issued by the State of Nebraska's Department of Administrative Services (DAS) Materiel Division State Purchasing Bureau (SPB) for Boat Decals, with solicitation number 118336 OR. The procurement seeks a vendor to produce approximately 35,000 boat registration decal sets annually, with specific technical requirements including 3-inch by 3-inch decals printed on white vinyl film using two-color emblems and sun-fast ink. The solicitation was released on March 25, 2025, with bids due on April 8, 2025, at 2:00 PM Central Time. The contract is initially set for one year with options to renew for five additional one-year periods, and the State intends to award the contract to SURYS Inc., as announced on the intent to award posting date of April 29, 2025.

The contract includes provisions for pricing, with costs remaining firm for the first contract year and potential price increases limited to 3% in subsequent years, subject to state approval. There are preferences for resident disabled veterans and businesses in designated enterprise zones, and the contract allows potential extension to political subdivisions, cities, and counties. Vendors must comply with state requirements including work eligibility verification and civil rights laws. Delivery will be FOB Destination to the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission in Lincoln, with dock hours of 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday. The decals must follow a detailed multi-year color and design sequence, with specific requirements for production, including being produced in strips of two with a kiss-cut between decals.