SP I-PASS Gift Card Printing and Packaging Services

The Illinois Tollway is conducting a Request for Quote (RFQ) for I-PASS Gift Card Printing and Packaging Services, seeking a qualified vendor to produce and deliver single-use I-PASS gift cards for distribution at Customer Service Centers and retail outlets. The procurement requires the vendor to print $20 denomination gift cards measuring 3.375 x 2.125 inches, using a two-color printing process that includes a PIN number and barcode. Specific technical requirements include generating an encrypted data file of card numbers and delivering standard orders of 100,000 cards within 4 weeks of ordering. The contract will have a four-year term with no renewal options, and vendors must provide pricing on a per-card basis. Evaluation criteria will focus on responsiveness, vendor responsibility, and the ability to meet production schedules, with the contract being awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The solicitation was posted on November 21, 2024, with proposal responses due by November 26, 2024.

The RFQ does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The document includes comprehensive standard Illinois certifications requiring vendors to comply with various legal and operational requirements, including provisions related to educational loans, business registration, collective bargaining obligations, felony convictions, and drug-free workplace policies. While specific award values are not detailed, the contract involves printing and packaging services for I-PASS gift cards, suggesting a potentially significant procurement. The contract will require vendors to attest to meeting production schedules, maintain strict data security protocols for card numbers, and adhere to the Illinois Tollway's precise technical specifications. No incumbent vendor is mentioned in the provided documentation, and the solicitation appears to be establishing a new contract for these specialized printing and packaging services.