Aluminum Coils for License Plate Manufacturing

The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts (CPA), through its Statewide Procurement Division (SPD), is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the procurement of 9,500,000 pounds of aluminum coils for use in the manufacture of license plates. The major customer for these items is the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ). The solicitation outlines detailed technical specifications for the aluminum coils, including requirements for alloy, thickness, width, strength, and chemical composition. Respondents must submit samples for evaluation prior to award, and the customer may perform additional testing post-award. The initial contract term is from the effective date through October 31, 2025, with up to four one-year renewal options. Pricing is based on a fluctuating base cost plus a fixed contractor's constant price per pound, with provisions for future price adjustments. The response is due on September 5, 2024 at 1:30 pm Central Time.

The solicitation is open to all qualified vendors, with no set-aside requirements identified. There are no mentions of incumbent vendors or current contractors. The procurement is funded by the State of Texas, but the IFB does not provide any details on the available budget or potential award values. The IFB includes standard state terms and conditions, as well as preferences for Texas-based and environmentally-friendly products.