Specialized License Paper

The State of Florida, Department of Health, through its Division of Medical Quality Assurance, is issuing an Invitation to Bid (ITB) to obtain competitive prices for specialized license paper for Category I, Active Licenses, and Category II, Retired, Suspended and Inactive Licenses. The license paper must meet detailed specifications, including security features and delivery requirements. The ITB provides a detailed scope of work, timeline, and submittal instructions. The initial contract term is three years, with options to renew for up to three additional years. Bidders must provide unit prices per 1,000 sheets for the active and inactive license paper, as well as for test paper, over the initial and renewal terms. Bidders must also indicate the percentage of recycled content in the materials used. The deadline for submitting sealed bids is March 30, 2022 at 2:30 PM EST, and the anticipated posting of the intent to award is April 4, 2022.

The procurement is open to all vendors, with no mention of set-asides or incumbent contractors. The ITB includes provisions for minority, women, and veteran business participation, as well as requirements related to scrutinized companies, non-collusion, and public records. The quantities requested range from 50,000 to 100,000 sheets for active licensees, 3,000-10,000 sheets for inactive licensees, and 3,000 sheets of test paper. No specific award values or budget ranges are provided in the documents.