The State of Nebraska, Department of Administrative Services (DAS), Materiel Division, State Purchasing Bureau (SPB) is conducting a competitive procurement (ITB Number 6789 OF) for Cigarette Tax Stamps serving Lancaster County. The solicitation seeks a qualified vendor to provide two primary stamp types: 2,750,000 stamps for 20-count cigarette packages and 502,500,000 stamps for 30,000-count cigarette rolls, with an optional additional 150,000 stamps for 25-count packages. Detailed technical requirements mandate specific specifications for stamp paper stock, size, design, colors, numbering, and packaging, with vendors required to submit samples subject to performance testing. The bid opening occurred on June 28, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time, with standard delivery expectations of 30 days after receipt of order. The contract term is one year with potential renewal options for four additional one-year periods. Evaluation criteria will focus on compliance with technical specifications, delivery capabilities, and lowest responsive and responsible bidder pricing.
The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. Two primary vendors responded to the solicitation: Meyercord Revenue, Inc. and Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd., with Ashton Potter providing the lower unit prices. The State reserves the right to maintain a non-exclusive contract, explicitly preserving its ability to contract for similar goods from alternative sources. The Intent to Award letter indicates Meyercord Revenue, Inc. as the anticipated contract recipient. While specific budget ranges were not definitively outlined, the bid tabulation suggests total potential stamp volumes of approximately 15,487,500 stamps across different package configurations. The contract will be governed by Nebraska law, with payment processed in compliance with the Nebraska Prompt Payment Act, and the State retains termination rights in cases of insufficient appropriated funding.