Notice of Award Posting.doc

The document is a Notice of Award Posting from the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV) for the procurement of International Fuel Tax Association (IFTA) decals. The solicitation seeks approximately 30,000 to 35,000 IFTA decals annually, with a contract term spanning five years from 05/01/2025 to 04/31/2030, including an initial one-year contract and four potential one-year renewal options. The bid submission deadline is 05/12/2025 at 11:00 AM, with vendor questions accepted until 04/21/2025. The decals must meet specific technical requirements, including reflective material, counterfeit-deterrent marks, and precise Pantone color specifications, with packaging of 50 decals per pack, 10 packs per box, and 5 boxes per case.

The procurement will award the contract to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with potential evaluation criteria including vendor compliance, sample submissions, and quality assurance testing. While no specific budget range is provided, the annual volume suggests a substantial contract value. The solicitation appears open to vendors registered with the state, with potential preferences for resident vendors. No explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned, but vendors must comply with IFTA guidelines and non-discrimination requirements. The competitive bidding process indicates that multiple vendors may be considered, with the ultimate goal of selecting a vendor capable of producing high-quality, secure IFTA decals that meet the SCDMV's precise requirements for motor carrier customers in Richland County and potentially statewide.