C24830003 - California Boater Card Printing Services

The State of California, Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for California Boater Card Printing Services, Bid No. C24830003. The DPR requires a contractor to provide printing, mailing, and data management services for the California Boater Card Program, which mandates operators of motorized vessels on California waterways to complete a safe boating course and obtain a California Boater Card. The services include printing secured plastic cards, maintaining a database of each card application and issuance, distribution, and replacement if needed. The estimated quantity of cards to be printed is 75,000 over the approximately 10-month contract term. Prospective bidders must meet minimum qualifications, adhere to detailed design and mailing requirements, and comply with reporting and data security policies. Bids are due on September 5, 2024 at 12:00 PM, and the current budget allocation for these services is no more than $100,000.

The IFB includes a 5% small business preference and a 5% disabled veteran business enterprise (DVBE) incentive. Bidders are encouraged to partner with DVBE subcontractors. The incumbent contractor is Altec Systems, DBA Softfile Inc. Funding for this contract will be provided by the state, and the award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The contractor will be compensated for actual postage fees incurred, up to a maximum allowance established by the state.