Auto and Motorcycle Manila Mailer Envelopes

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is seeking bids for an Agency Specific Term Contract to procure Auto and Motorcycle Manila Mailer Envelopes for the Correction Enterprise Tag Plant, which produces and ships all automotive and motorcycle license plates for the State. The procurement covers an estimated 990,000 Auto Plate Manila Mailer Envelopes and 66,000 Motorcycle Plate Manila Mailer Envelopes, with a contract term of three years. The solicitation, identified as 52-IFB-1342134704-SDD, requires vendors to submit firm pricing valid for one year from the contract's effective date. Bids are due on December 17, 2024, at 2:00 PM ET, which was modified from an original date of December 12, 2024, per Addendum No. 1. The procurement process is designed to ensure the State can maintain a consistent supply of specialized envelopes for license plate distribution, with the expectation that the selected vendor can meet the specified quantity and quality requirements.

The State is actively encouraging participation from Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs) and requires vendors to certify and disclose HUB utilization as part of their bid submission. Vendors will need to demonstrate their capability to produce and deliver the specified manila mailer envelopes consistent with the State's requirements. The previous contract for these envelopes was awarded to Tension Envelope Corporation on April 13, 2021, suggesting potential continuity or competition in the vendor landscape. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the procurement covers nearly one million envelopes across two product types, indicating a potentially significant contract value. The solicitation is open to qualified vendors who can meet the technical specifications and delivery requirements for Auto and Motorcycle Manila Mailer Envelopes, with the State reserving the right to evaluate bids based on overall value, compliance, and meeting the operational needs of the Correction Enterprise Tag Plant.