Certificate Paper Contigency

The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) Vital Statistics Section (VSS) is seeking a contingency contract to provide the security paper materials required for the distribution of certified records, such as birth records, death records, heirloom birth records, and wedding anniversary certificates. The contractor must meet stringent security standards, including maintaining NASPO or Intergraf security printing accreditations and specific US Government certifications. Key requirements include secure printing techniques, secure delivery, and destruction of printing plates. The initial contract term is from the effective date through March 20, 2026, with a possible 6-month extension. Responses are due by August 1, 2024, and the contract will be awarded to the respondent that provides the best value to the state based on criteria such as experience, security measures, and cost.

The contract opportunity does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. It also does not name any incumbent vendors or current contractors. While the RFP indicates that historical compensation under the existing contract has been approximately $1.5 million per fiscal year, the DSHS makes no guarantee of volume, usage, or total compensation for this contract.