Heat Transfer Cigarette Tax Stamps and Related Services
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 304-26-0513BJ
- State
- Texas
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdictions
- NIGP codes
- UNSPSC codes
- 78111813 Sightseeing service by land, except rail
- 78101804 Relocation services
- 78141503 Transportation industry tariff comparison or freight audit services
- 78141504 Supplier or vendor managed freight and rebilling
- 25112001 Offshore loading systems
- 78111802 Scheduled bus services
- 78102206 Bicycle or scooter messenger services
- 78110000 Passenger transport
- 78111800 Passenger road transportation
- 78112000 Intermodal passenger transport services
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- 78101801 Local area trucking services
- 78101802 Regional or national trucking services
- 78101803 Vehicle carrier services
- 78101806 International trucking service
- 78101808 Road transport of dry bulk
- 78101809 Road transport of letters and parcels
- 78101810 Road transport of livestock or live animals
- 78101811 Packed products transport
- 78111814 Road transport of passengers by man-or animal-drawn vehicle
- 78112001 Mixed mode urban and suburban transportation for passengers
- 78121603 Freight fee
- 78141804 Loading terminal facility management
- 78141500 Transport arranging services
- 78101807 Petroleum or chemical trucking service
- 78141501 Freight forwarders services
- 78101722 Bulk shipping distribution service
- Point of contact
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- Bridget James bridget.james@cpa.texas.gov (512) 936-5106
Opportunity details come from txsmartbuy.com. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts is seeking a qualified vendor to produce and deliver heat transfer, counterfeit-resistant cigarette tax stamps through a competitive Request for Proposals (RFP) solicitation number 304-26-0513BJ. The procurement covers heat transfer cigarette tax stamps and related services, with an initial contract term from September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026, and potential extensions up to three additional one-year periods through August 31, 2029. The contract requires the production of approximately 550 cases of Stamp Type 1 and 1 case of Stamp Type 2 per biannual delivery, representing a reduction from historical quarterly deliveries. Proposal submissions are due by May 2, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. CT, with potential presentations by top-ranked respondents scheduled for May 26-30, 2025. The evaluation will use a best value standard with specific weighted criteria: 40% for sample stamp compliance and quality, 30% for purchase price and costs, 20% for security features, and 10% for references and past performance. Respondents must demonstrate comprehensive capabilities in manufacturing protection systems, transportation security, and compliance with state and federal regulations.
The solicitation includes a strong emphasis on Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) participation, with a standardized HUB Subcontracting Plan form requiring prime contractors to outline their intentions for utilizing Texas certified HUB vendors. The state has established specific HUB goals across various contract categories, including 26.0% for other services and 21.1% for commodities contracts. Contractors must demonstrate good faith efforts to meet these goals by providing detailed notifications to potential HUB subcontractors and explaining their selection processes. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the procurement implies a significant contract value given the complex requirements for producing secure, specialized tax stamps. The contract will require vendor compliance with intricate security protocols, precise technical specifications for stamp production, and demonstrated ability to meet the Texas Comptroller's rigorous standards for cigarette tax stamp manufacturing and delivery.
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