CONTRACT: Reflective Sheeting License Plates

The New Hampshire Department of Administrative Services Division of Procurement and Support Services is soliciting bids for a contract to supply reflective sheeting license plates across the state, specifically targeting Merrimack County and Concord City. The procurement seeks a vendor to provide pre-printed and unprinted reflective sheeting for license plates in various roll sizes, including 12-1/16" x 300 yards, 7-1/16" x 250 yards, and 12-1/16" x 100 yards. Bidders must demonstrate successful experience manufacturing and applying pre-printed license plate sheetings in other states and provide detailed pricing per square foot for different printing configurations, ranging from one to six color options. The contract is structured for an initial five-year term with potential extension for up to four additional years, contingent on mutual agreement. Evaluation criteria will focus on comprehensive pricing across different roll sizes, printing options, and sheeting types, with a key emphasis on meeting technical specifications for substrate, adhesive, and roll coating requirements. The bid response is due by May 16, 2024, with the procurement documents indicating a contract commencement anticipated in the subsequent months.

The contract appears open to political subdivisions and nonprofit agencies, with no explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises mentioned in the documentation. Successful vendors will be required to provide comprehensive support services, including equipment provision, technical support, and compliance with reporting and warranty requirements. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the procurement documents suggest the potential for significant volume, with pricing differentiation for orders above and below 36,000 square feet. The vendor will need to demonstrate robust inventory control capabilities and the ability to deliver high-quality reflective sheeting that meets the state's technical specifications. The procurement does not indicate any incumbent vendors or mandate specific technology integration requirements. Bidders will need to submit comprehensive pricing proposals that cover various sheeting configurations, unprinted white reflective sheeting, and potential colored sheeting options, with the ultimate selection based on the most competitive and comprehensive pricing structure.