Vermont’s Department of Buildings and General Services is seeking a vendor to produce, store, and deliver a highly secure “Vital Records Certification Document Paper” used for state vital records. The contract covers full‑service production of paper with extensive anti‑counterfeit features, secure warehousing of up to 200,000 sheets per year, and rapid fulfillment of release requests across the state. The vendor must demonstrate extensive experience in security‑printing, maintain rigorous personnel background checks, and comply with ANSI/NASPO and ISO security standards. The two‑year contract includes optional one‑year renewals and requires monthly reporting on production, inventory, and security audits.
• Produce archival‑quality paper incorporating watermark, hologram, UV‑visible serial number, thermochromic ink, intaglio printing, micro‑print, and other anti‑fraud features.
• Securely store up to 200 k sheets annually in a locked, alarmed warehouse with controlled access and background‑checked staff.
• Release, package, and ship paper within 48 hours of request (minimum 2,000‑sheet case) and provide tracking, tamper‑evident labeling, and breach reporting.
• Submit monthly status reports, design proofs, and security audit documentation; maintain compliance with NISP and state‑specified security standards.