Pre-Printed Security Certificates

The State of Idaho, specifically the Department of Health and Welfare Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics, is soliciting bids for Pre-Printed Security Certificates through an Invitation to Bid (ITB) that covers Ada County and Boise City. The procurement seeks a contractor to provide specialized safety paper, banknote, or security paper with an optical variable device such as a hologram for official vital records documentation. Precise specifications include detailed requirements for paper size, materials, security printing features, and packaging standards. Bidders must submit comprehensive proposals that demonstrate their capability to produce high-security certificates meeting exact technical specifications. The bid is due on March 1, 2024, with an initial contract term of one year and potential extensions up to four additional years. The Department will evaluate bids based on responsiveness, responsibility, and lowest total cost, with the right to inspect and potentially reject delivered items that do not meet precise requirements. Contractors must also provide proof of insurance and comply with specific security and record-keeping protocols.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly detailed in the solicitation documents. The documents do not reference incumbent vendors or require integration with existing infrastructure. While precise award values were not specified, the contract appears to be for ongoing procurement of security certificates with potential multi-year implementation. Interested vendors must comply with the State of Idaho's Standard Contract Terms and Conditions, provide certificates of insurance meeting state requirements, and demonstrate capability to produce highly secure documentation. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder who can meet the technical specifications for pre-printed security certificates. Vendors must be prepared to deliver certificates within specified timelines and maintain comprehensive documentation for potential state auditing purposes. The procurement is open to qualified vendors who can meet the stringent security and production requirements outlined in the ITB.