Traditional Decals and Traditional Duplicate Decals

The State of Ohio's Department of Administrative Services, through its General Services Division and State Printing & Mail Services, is seeking bids for 277,000 boat decals for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Parks & Watercraft. The procurement covers two primary decal types: Traditional Decals (130,000 units) and Traditional Duplicate Decals (5,000 units), along with Alternative Decals (140,000 units) and Alternative Duplicate Decals (2,000 units), all with a 2026 expiration date and intended for use through 2029. Bidders must produce decals using Tampermark, Securmark, or Tamper Evident material with specific adhesive properties that permanently bond to boat hull surfaces, resist weather conditions for at least three years, and show "VOID" when removed. The decals must be printed in PMS 301C Blue and White, with black ink on the reverse side, and numbered consecutively. The bid (SRC0000030874) was issued on 05/13/25, with a closing date of 5/21/25, and bids must be submitted online through the OhioBuys platform. Delivery is requested by August 22, 2025, with potential penalties for late delivery.

The solicitation requires contractors to comply with Executive Order 2022-02D, which includes prohibitions on offshore services and purchasing from Russian institutions. While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, the bid appears to be open to qualified vendors capable of meeting the stringent technical specifications. The document includes Attachment B, which requires contractors to affirm compliance with geopolitical procurement restrictions. Packaging requirements are precise, with decals to be banded in groups of 25 and boxed according to specific guidelines. Although the exact budget range is not specified, the total quantity of 277,000 decals suggests a significant procurement value. Potential bidders must demonstrate technical capability to produce high-quality, tamper-evident decals that meet the Ohio Department of Natural Resources' strict requirements for durability, printing, and numbering.