Driver's License and State ID Card Printing Solution

This state and local contracting opportunity is for a secure, web-based, turnkey Driver's License and State ID Card Printing Solution for the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration (DFA). The selected contractor will be required to provide a solution that meets all state and federal requirements, including the REAL ID Act, and has the capability to produce over 661,000 cards annually at 137 locations across the state. Key requirements include collecting digital images and demographic information, interfacing with a web-based system, incorporating facial recognition capabilities, and producing a variety of driver's licenses and ID cards. Prospective contractors must have a minimum of 5 years' experience implementing similar solutions and have successfully implemented the proposed solution for at least 5 other states with a minimum annual volume of 500,000 cards printed per state. Proposals are due on September 6, 2024, and the anticipated contract start date is July 1, 2025, with an initial term of 3 years and up to 4 additional 1-year renewal options.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The incumbent vendor or current contractor is not identified, and the solicitation does not provide information on any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The possible award value or budget range is also not specified in the available documents.