Exhibit_1_-_Sample_Banknote.pdf

This is a Sample Certificate exhibit related to a Request for Proposals issued by the County of Orange, California, through its County Executive Office - County Procurement Office, for Banknote Security Paper used in official vital records. The procurement targets qualified firms capable of manufacturing high-security intaglio banknote paper with embedded security elements including watermarks, UV fibers, security threads, and anti-copy features designed to comply with California Health and Safety Code, Chapter 14, Section 103526.5(b). Respondents must demonstrate a minimum of five years' experience in manufacturing or supplying intaglio banknote security paper and maintain restricted access production facilities with comprehensive video surveillance. The RFP is fully electronic with all proposals submitted through the County's eProcurement Portal. Questions must be submitted by December 30, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., with proposals due on January 27, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. The contract is structured as a five-year usage agreement without guaranteed minimum purchase quantities, allowing the County and other authorized governmental and non-profit entities to order materials as needed. Contract award is subject to approval by the County Board of Supervisors and completion of reference and past performance verification.

Evaluation criteria total 1,000 points across five categories: firm qualifications and experience (250 points), project approach and quality/delivery (200 points), proposal organization and compliance (150 points), presentation/interview performance (150 points), and pricing (250 points). The RFP incorporates local business preferences, offering a five percent preference for Orange County Local Small Business (OCLSB) and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) certified respondents, with an enhanced eight percent preference for businesses certified in both categories. Respondents must provide valid D-U-N-S and UEI numbers and submit references from public agencies or government bodies. The contract will require comprehensive insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate commercial general liability. Proposals are limited to 50 pages and must remain valid for 365 days from the submission date. No incumbent vendor is specified, and although the RFP is marked as "NO VALUE," the detailed requirements suggest a significant procurement opportunity with potential for substantial contract value over the five-year term.