Backup License Plate Production Services (IFB No. S08242417B)

The California Prison Industry Authority (CALPIA) is soliciting bids for backup license plate production services to support its License Plate enterprise located inside Folsom State Prison in Folsom, California. The Invitation for Bid (IFB No. S08242417B) seeks a contractor capable of providing supplemental license plate production when CALPIA cannot meet its own production demands. The contract requires the selected vendor to produce license plates within 30 days of request, maintaining a turnaround time of 30 business days per order, with production limited to a maximum of four series (92,000 pairs) of plates per week. Bids are due on December 19, 2024, by 3:00 PM, with an anticipated contract start date of January 15, 2024. The contract term is two years, with an option to extend for one additional year. Evaluation criteria will focus on best value, considering cost, performance, and experience. Key requirements include maintaining a scrap level under 3%, with CALPIA supplying all raw materials except aluminum, and pricing based on a base plate price plus current aluminum costs per pound.

The solicitation does not include specific set-aside designations for small businesses, Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE), or other preference programs. Contractors are restricted from using subcontractors for more than 50% of the contract dollar amount. The estimated two-year quantity is 1,000,000 pairs of plates, though CALPIA does not guarantee a minimum amount of work. The contractor must also provide a quote for a one-time charge to produce custom license plate dies. Prospective bidders must comply with extensive security provisions, including gate clearance procedures, TB testing, specific clothing restrictions, and stringent equipment control protocols when working within CDCR facilities. Insurance requirements include a minimum of $1 million in general liability coverage. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the contract includes detailed pricing mechanisms and expects the contractor to provide competitive rates for backup license plate production services.