John R Wald Company, Inc. - Sole Source Notice
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- NPSS1 CFAA 2026000004
- State
- Colorado
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdiction
Opportunity details come from bidnetdirect.com. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC), specifically the Colorado Correctional Industries (CCI) division, is seeking a sole source procurement for EFI Thermal Ribbons and printer codes specifically designed for Matan Printers used in their License Plate Production Plant. The procurement is targeted for John R Wald Company, Inc., which is identified as the exclusive distributor of these specialized printer components. The primary objective is to maintain continuity in the digital manufacturing of license plates, ensuring uninterrupted production and avoiding potential financial and operational disruptions. The current contract opportunity (ID: 6879188f4b14caab0904983e) was posted on July 16, 2025, with a response deadline of July 21, 2025. Any potential competitors or interested parties are invited to submit comments or objections through bidnetdirect.com//cdoc regarding the sole source determination. The procurement specifically covers two Matan Printers currently owned by CCI, which require precise EFI Thermal Ribbons and unique printer codes to function effectively.
This procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. The sole source nature of the procurement suggests that John R Wald Company, Inc. is the only authorized vendor capable of providing the required thermal ribbons and printer codes due to their exclusive distribution agreement with EFI/Matan Printer Company. The existing technological infrastructure includes two Matan Printers specifically calibrated for license plate production, which cannot be easily replaced without significant financial investment and potential operational disruption. While no specific award value or budget range is provided in the documentation, the procurement aims to maintain the current operational capabilities of the License Plate Production Plant. The jurisdiction for this procurement is Garfield County, Colorado, with the state-level oversight provided by the Colorado Department of Corrections.
Opportunity text
The Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) states herein its belief that John R Wald Company, Inc. is the sole supplier and distributor of EFI Thermal Ribbons and codes for Matan Printers. The Colorado Correctional Industries (CCI) a division of CDOC, currently owns and operates two (2) Matan Printers at their License Plate Production Plant. Matan printers are only compatible with EFI Thermal Ribbon and printer codes, the only authorized distributor for EFI products is John R Wald Company, Inc. per the source letter received from EFI/Matan Printer Company. The Matan Printers owned by CCI are used in the digital manufacturing of licenses plates, this equipment is specifically coded and calibrated to meet our needs. Replacing the printers/machines to use another thermal ribbon system would impose significate financial burdens on CCI/CDOC. It could also contribute to a higher cost of production, lead to delays in fulfilling orders, and disrupt daily manufacturing operations at the License Plate Production Plant. This Notice of Proposed Sole Source has been published to allow any prospective competitors or other interested parties to submit comments and/or an objection to the determination that John R Wald Company Inc, is the sole source from which to purchase the EFI Thermal Ribbon and codes for Matan Printers. Any such comments or objection must be addressed through bidnetdirect.com//cdoc
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