Printing of Pressure Seal Renewal Sticker Forms

The Illinois Secretary of State's Office has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the printing of Pressure Seal Renewal Forms with Stickers, with proposals due on May 11, 2026. This procurement requires the production of renewal forms featuring pressure-sealed stickers with detailed technical specifications including defined dimensions, materials, color requirements, and finishing specifications for the stickers. The primary requirement mandates that all printing work must be performed by a union print shop, though subcontracting is permitted under this constraint. Bidders must demonstrate capability to meet all technical specifications outlined in the IFB document, comply with union printing standards as a condition of contract award, and adhere to specified delivery schedules and quality assurance requirements. The deliverables are intended to support the Secretary of State's operational needs for voter registration renewal materials. Evaluation criteria include technical compliance with specifications, union shop certification, pricing competitiveness, and ability to meet delivery schedules. Prospective vendors must submit responses by the May 11, 2026 deadline with all required documentation and certifications.

Vendors responding to this opportunity must possess active State of Illinois Vendor Registration through the Illinois Procurement Gateway (IPG) or submit the appropriate vendor disclosure forms to avoid disqualification. Vendors with contracts valued over $100,000 annually must disclose any lobbyists or agents representing the company, current or pending contracts with State of Illinois government units, ownership interests exceeding 5 percent, and other financial disclosures under penalty of perjury. The union printing requirement effectively restricts competition to union-certified printing operations, reflecting the state's commitment to labor standards in public procurement. All vendors must comply with Illinois Department of Human Rights requirements, environmental protection laws, drug-free workplace standards, and state procurement code ethics and debarment provisions, regardless of their size or disadvantaged business status. The specific award value and budget range for this procurement are not disclosed in the available documentation, requiring interested bidders to review the complete IFB document for pricing guidance and contract value information.