Printing Service

The Supreme Court of Texas is soliciting bids for a comprehensive printing service to produce and distribute attorney license certificates through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) issued on March 11, 2025, with proposals due on March 26, 2025, at 1:30 PM. The contract, classified under Printing Services (Class No. 966, Item No. 28), seeks a vendor to manage the entire certificate issuance process, including creating a secure online ordering platform, printing personalized certificates, and handling distribution. The project anticipates producing approximately 4,500 individual licenses annually, with peak mailings in May and November. Certificates will be 16" x 20", printed on 80 lb. white cover stock, featuring color foil stamping and personalized attorney details. Vendors must demonstrate at least three years of certificate printing experience, provide samples and references, and submit a unit price per certificate based on an estimated 4,000 certificates annually. The Supreme Court will award the contract to the most responsive and responsible bidder offering the best value, with all bid prices to remain firm throughout the contract term, which runs from the award date until March 31, 2027, with potential three-month extensions.

The solicitation appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, but does include preferences for Texas-based vendors. Vendors must provide a Federal Employers Identification Number (EIN), comply with state antitrust laws, and certify no conflicts of interest. The contract includes an optional framing service that attorneys can purchase at their individual expense. While no incumbent vendor is explicitly mentioned, the solicitation requires vendors to create a secure website with individual attorney logins and provide monthly detailed reports. The vendor will be responsible for managing the entire fulfillment process, including creating an online platform where attorneys can access and order their personalized certificates. Payment terms include invoicing in duplicate with processing within 30 days of receipt, and the contract is subject to state funding availability. Though a specific budget range is not provided, the project estimates producing approximately 4,500 certificates annually, which will factor into the overall contract value.