Exhibit_2_-_Sample_Banknote.pdf

This is a Sample Certificate exhibit submitted as part of an RFP issued by the County of Orange, California, through its County Executive Office - County Procurement Office, for the procurement of Banknote Security Paper used in official vital records. The RFP solicits proposals from qualified firms capable of manufacturing high-security intaglio banknote paper with sophisticated security features 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 proposal submission deadline is January 27, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. through the County's eProcurement Portal, with a questions deadline of December 30, 2025, 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.

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. 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). Respondents must provide valid D-U-N-S and UEI numbers and submit references from public agencies or government bodies. The contract requires 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 submission, with contract award subject to approval by the County Board of Supervisors and completion of reference and past performance verification.