IDOR Cigarette Tax Stamps IFB

The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) is seeking bids for the printing and delivery of serialized and heat-applied cigarette tax stamps through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) process. The successful vendor will be responsible for producing and delivering an estimated 270,000,000 stamps per fiscal year, with a total estimated contract value of $1,080,000,000 over the 4-year term from September 13, 2022 through June 30, 2026. The contract does not have any renewal options. Bidders must meet strict requirements related to stamp design, security, accounting, and reporting measures. Pricing must be submitted on a per thousand stamp basis, and the contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest price.

This solicitation is not subject to any small business, minority, women, or veteran-owned business set-asides. The incumbent contractor is Meyercord Revenue, Inc., who was awarded the previous contract through the IFB process. No information is provided on existing infrastructure or technology that may require integration. Submissions must be made electronically through the BidBuy system, as the State of Illinois has mandated electronic submissions for all competitive solicitations. Paper responses will not be accepted.