Printing W-454REDT Outgoing Two Window Envelopes

The Connecticut Department of Administrative Services (DAS) has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) solicitation for printing W-454REDT Outgoing Two Window Envelopes for the Department of Social Services (DSS), with solicitation number 23PSX0069. The procurement seeks a vendor to supply two-window envelopes, replacing the previous contract 19PSX0134. The solicitation period runs from April 24, 2023, to May 11, 2023, with a vendor Q&A period from April 24 to May 4, 2023. Responses must be submitted electronically through the CTsource system by May 11, 2023, at 2:00 PM EDT. The evaluation criteria will include quality, conformance to specifications, delivery terms, price, administrative costs, past performance, and financial responsibility. Vendors must provide three references from different organizations and demonstrate their ability to meet the detailed specifications for the envelopes. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible qualified respondent, with DAS reserving the right to award by individual item, group of items, or the entirety of all items.

The solicitation is open to all vendors, with potential preferences for micro-businesses and veteran-owned micro-businesses provided the required documentation is submitted. Vendors must complete various certifications and disclosures, including nondiscrimination representations, consulting agreement details, campaign contribution certifications, and information about any debarment, suspension, criminal convictions, or OSHA violations. The contract specifies Free On Board (FOB) destination delivery terms with vendor-specified payment terms, and the State of Connecticut is exempt from excise, transportation, and sales taxes. While no specific total contract value is disclosed, the solicitation indicates that quantities are estimated and will be determined through individual purchase orders. Contractors will be required to adhere to established security and property entrance policies for the requesting agencies. The successful vendor will need to update their CTsource account information prior to contract award and will have 10 days after notice of award to refuse acceptance before the contract becomes binding.