State Fire Marshall Maltese Cross Windshield Decal

The State of Ohio's Department of Administrative Services, General Services Division, Print Procurement is seeking a contractor to produce 2,000 State Fire Marshall Maltese Cross Windshield Decals for the Ohio Department of Public Safety. The procurement is specifically for volunteer firefighter and volunteer rescue personnel windshield decals, with precise technical specifications including screen printing on 2 mil clear polyester with permanent adhesive. The decals must be 3-3/4" x 3-3/4" in size, printed in four colors (black, PMS 186 red, PMS 108 yellow, and white), with a split back liner, and shrink-wrapped in packages of 50. The bid opening date is July 16, 2025, with a requested delivery date of September 5, 2025, to the State Fire Marshal's Fire Prevention Bureau in Reynoldsburg, Ohio. Bidders are required to submit proposals online through the OhioBuys platform, with unit pricing calculated by multiplying estimated usage by the unit price, dropping any digits beyond three decimal places. Evaluation criteria include compliance with specified printing requirements, packaging specifications, and completion of the Affirmation and Disclosure Form.

The contract explicitly prohibits subcontracting, which may limit potential bidders. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the provided documentation. The invoice for the project will be sent to DPS OSS ADM/BMV - A77 in Columbus, Ohio, with electronic submission to fiscal3@dps.ohio.gov. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the procurement is for 2,000 decals (40 packages of 50), which provides a baseline for potential contract value. Detailed packaging and pallet specifications are included, with specific requirements for carton labeling, delivery documentation, and pallet load restrictions. The decals feature a Maltese Cross-style emblem with official state agency branding, serving as an official identifier for volunteer emergency responders in Ohio. Bidders must demonstrate the ability to meet exact design specifications and printing requirements as shown in the attached design files, which include detailed color separations and graphic elements of the official windshield decal.