1181-25-R-RFIN-00005

The Mississippi Department of Revenue (DOR) has issued Invitation for Bid #3160007230 for Motor Vehicle License Tags, seeking a comprehensive procurement of license tag materials, manufacturing, and related services. The solicitation covers detailed specifications including performance characteristics, security and warranty marks, quality standards, testing protocols, packaging, storage, and delivery requirements for finished license tags. Specifically, the license tags must have a minimum useful life of five years, with annual issue tags required to last at least fourteen months. The contract term is set for twenty-four months, commencing July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2027, with potential extension up to thirty-six additional months at the License Tag Commission's discretion. The bid process, which opened on March 5, 2025, received one responsive bid from Irwin Hodson Group. Key deadlines include a post-award debriefing request window of three business days (by May 15, 2025) and a protest submission period of seven calendar days (by May 20, 2025). Vendors are explicitly instructed not to commence work, purchase materials, or enter subcontracts until official contract execution.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises based on the provided documentation. Irwin Hodson Group appears to be the sole bidder and recommended awardee for this contract, with the Mississippi License Tag Commission holding final approval authority. While specific award values are not detailed in the documentation, the comprehensive nature of the procurement suggests a significant contract value covering manufacturing, materials, and distribution of license tags for the entire state. The contract's potential thirty-six-month extension indicates a strategic long-term procurement approach by the Mississippi Department of Revenue. The successful vendor must meet stringent quality, security, and performance standards, demonstrating the state's commitment to obtaining high-quality license tag production services. The procurement process emphasizes thorough evaluation, with the department carefully reviewing the bid for responsiveness and responsibility according to established criteria.