118336 OR Intent to Award SOLICITATION NOTICE.docx

This document is a Solicitation Notice of Intent to Award from the State of Nebraska's Department of Administrative Services (DAS) Materiel Division State Purchasing Bureau (SPB) for boat registration decals. The solicitation (number 118336 OR) was released on March 25, 2025, with bids due on April 8, 2025, at 2:00 PM Central Time. The contract is for producing approximately 35,000 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 initial contract term is one year, with options to renew for five additional one-year periods, and SURYS Inc. has been identified as the intended awardee.

The procurement includes pricing structures for decal sets with two trim size options, with delivery FOB Destination to the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission in Lincoln. Pricing will remain firm for the first contract year, with potential price increases limited to 3% in subsequent years, subject to state approval. The contract includes provisions for preferences for resident disabled veterans and businesses in enterprise zones, and allows potential extension to political subdivisions, cities, and counties. Vendors must comply with state requirements, including work eligibility verification and civil rights laws, with comprehensive insurance coverage requirements. The detailed specifications suggest a sophisticated, long-term approach to boat registration decal production, with a comprehensive multi-year color and design sequence planned through 2047.