RFWQ 2023. 12. 001 Cigarette Stamp Tax

Rockbridge County, Virginia is soliciting bids from qualified and experienced vendors to develop and produce cigarette tax stamps. The County requires a generic cigarette tax stamp with a personalized alpha-numeric code specific to Rockbridge County. The stamps must be heat transfer stamps suitable for machine application and adhere to cellophane and paper, and include protective features to guard against illegal production. The vendor will be required to maintain accurate accounting of all stamps sold, and have the stamps available for distribution by March 1, 2024. Bids are due by January 25, 2024 at 2:00 PM EST, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The contract term is 24 months with the option to renew for two additional 2-year terms.

The vendor must be licensed to do business in Virginia and have proven experience working with Virginia local governments within the past 5 years. The procurement does not appear to have any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The procurement does not provide any information on incumbent vendors or current contractors, or existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The procurement also does not specify any award values or budget ranges.