1181-25-R-IFBD-00002-V01

The Mississippi Department of Revenue has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB #2025-02) for Motor Vehicle License Tags, specifically targeting Hinds County and statewide requirements. The procurement seeks a vendor to provide comprehensive license tag manufacturing services, including materials, production, performance characteristics, security features, and warranty marks. The total annual procurement requires approximately 900,000 license tags across five distinct categories: MS Graphic Design Embossed Characters (702,715 units), MS Graphic Design MTC Size for motorcycles (11,055 units), MS Graphic Design Special Design/Misc Other (133,030 units), Misc Solid Color Background tags (3,200 units), and "Blackout" design tags (50,000 units). Vendors must submit per-tag pricing for each category and be prepared to provide quarterly price adjustments based on aluminum market prices. The bid submission deadline is April 10, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. CST, with a projected award notification date of April 17, 2025, and a contract start date of August 1, 2025. The initial contract term spans 24 months (July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2027), with potential extensions up to 36 additional months through June 30, 2030.

The solicitation requires a Performance Bond covering the approximate number of tags (900,000) multiplied by the accepted bid price. Importantly, all manufacturing must be performed directly by the awarded contractor, with no subcontracting permitted. The contract includes strict performance requirements, including liquidated damages of $1,000 per day for late deliveries. While the document does not specify explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, vendors must demonstrate comprehensive manufacturing capabilities, quality control processes, and the ability to meet precise specifications for license tag production. The potential contract value suggests a significant procurement, with annual tag production estimated at 900,000 units and potential re-issue quantities of up to 2,900,000 tags during contract extensions. Vendors should be prepared to provide detailed documentation from suppliers and maintain rigorous manufacturing standards throughout the contract period.