The State of Vermont is seeking proposals for ID badge printer supplies and services. The contract period will be two years with an option to renew for up to three additional twelve-month periods. The anticipated start date is September 1, 2026. All communications must be directed in writing to the State Contact. A bidders conference will not be held. Questions are due July 29, 2026, and responses are due August 5, 2026. Bids must be submitted electronically via email. The state reserves the right to award one or more contracts. Preference will be given to resident bidders, products made in the USA, and bidders with climate-friendly practices. Samples may be requested. Warranties are required for a minimum of one year.
Responses are due by August 05, 2026, 4:30 PM EST.
Payment terms are net 30 days from the date the State receives an error-free invoice with all necessary and complete supporting documentation.
The manufacturer shall include a written warranty for each product, based on commercial use, extending for a minimum term of one year from the date a product is available for use by the purchaser.
Awards will be made under the provisions of 29 V. S. A. § 903. Preference will be given to resident bidders of the State and/or to products raised or manufactured in the State, purchase of goods, products, or materials produced in the United States, and bidders who have practices that promote clean energy and address climate change.
Bidders must be registered with the Vermont Secretary of State's office and obtain a contractor's business account number from the Vermont Department of Taxes to be awarded a contract.
In case of default of the contractor, the state may procure the materials or supplies from other sources and hold the contractor responsible for any excess cost occasioned thereby.
A bidders conference will not be held for this solicitation.
The commissioner reserves the right to request from the bidder/contractor a representative sample of the product offered at any time prior to or after award of a contract. Samples must be submitted free of charge.
Actual or attempted contact with any other individual from the State concerning this solicitation is strictly prohibited and may result in disqualification. Failure of a bidder to respond to a request for additional information or clarification could result in rejection of that bidder's proposal.