Commercial Vehicle Temporary Plates and Registration

The Idaho Transportation Department’s Division of Motor Vehicles is seeking a qualified vendor to design, print, and deliver custom‑printed commercial vehicle temporary license plates and detachable registration stubs. The plates must meet strict material, durability, security, and retroreflective specifications, and may optionally include a protective sleeve. The contract is a one‑year base period with two one‑year optional extensions (maximum three‑year term) and a ceiling of $500,000. The award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with all submissions required to be entered electronically via IPRO. Key requirements include providing five free sample plates within eight business days of award, delivering an initial production run of 2,000 plates for testing, then up to 18,000 plates (or larger on‑demand quantities) within 90 days of proof approval, and maintaining required insurance coverage. • Provide 8.5 × 11 in synthetic‑paper or laminated‑cardstock plates with perforated registration sections, four mounting holes, retroreflective strip, and embedded security features (watermark, micro‑text, unique serial numbers). • Meet durability standards: 8‑10 mil thickness, tear resistance ≥ 200 N, water‑resistance, UV‑resistance, operating temperature –20 °F to +180 °F. • Supply optional clear protective sleeves (PVC/PET/TPU) and package plates in 250‑sheet bundles, 8 bundles per case, 48 cases per pallet, FOB Destination to Boise, ID. • Submit all required certificates of insurance within five business days of award and comply with a 14‑day invoice submission window after order acceptance.