T2466 - enhanced digital drivers license (eddl) and central issuance

The State of New Jersey, specifically the Motor Vehicle Commission through the Department of Treasury's Division of Purchase and Property, is soliciting bids for a comprehensive Enhanced Digital Driver's License (EDDL) and Central Issuance system for Mercer County. The procurement (Bid Solicitation #25DPP01124 T2466) seeks a cloud-based solution with multiple core components, including an Image Capture Application, Central Issuance and Over-the-Counter Card Issuance System, Central Image Repository, and Image Management System. Key deliverables include developing and implementing a new digital driver's license system that maintains REAL ID compliance, supports both centralized and over-the-counter issuance capabilities, and integrates with the current infrastructure processing approximately 1.5 million licenses and 1 million change requests annually. The bid solicitation includes critical dates such as an optional site visit on 2/25/2024, an optional pre-quote conference on 2/27/2025, electronic questions due by 3/17/2025, and quote opening on 5/21/2025. The base contract term is seven years with potential three one-year extensions, and the contractor must provide performance security of $5,000,000.

The procurement includes a Small Business Subcontracting Set-Aside requirement for all procurement categories, though no Disabled Veteran-Owned Business set-aside is specified. The current environment encompasses 46 Agency and Regional Service Center locations and 360 Image Capture Stations. Vendors must complete a comprehensive Third-Party Information Security Questionnaire demonstrating robust cybersecurity controls aligned with NIST and industry frameworks. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the State-Supplied Price Sheet includes sections for core software development, annual services, and per-unit hardware components, with anticipated volumes including 400 image capture workstations, 10 over-the-counter card issuance printers, 2.8 million central print cards, and 140,000 over-the-counter cards. Vendors must submit detailed documentation including security plans, privacy policies, SOC2 Type II audit reports, and comprehensive ownership and compliance forms. The New Jersey Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Cell will review vendor submissions to assess security risks before contract award.