Invitation for Bid IFB FTB-2425-00273-001 Print and Deliver 40, 000, 000 Custom Envelopes

The state of California, through the Franchise Tax Board (FTB), has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) to solicit bids from qualified vendors to provide printing and delivery of forty million (40,000,000) custom envelopes. The IFB specifies detailed requirements for the envelopes, including size, paper type, window sizes and placement, indicia design and placement, and packaging and shipping details. Bidders must provide a sample of 5,000 test envelopes for approval before final delivery, which is expected to be completed in phases from December 2024 to December 2026. The bid will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder with the lowest cost to the state. Pricing is on a firm-fixed price per envelope basis.

The Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) program requirement has been waived for this solicitation, but a DVBE incentive will be applied. Small business preferences and subcontracting requirements also apply. The successful bidder must comply with all state terms and conditions, including confidentiality, data security, and insurance requirements. The IFB is applicable to the state of California and the local jurisdictions of Sacramento County and San Francisco City. No details on the current contract environment, funding sources, or set-asides are provided in the available documentation.