Building and General Services of Vermont #CTR000393

Advanced Security Paper for Vermont Vital Records

This opportunity involves supplying advanced security paper for Vermont's vital records program. - Government Buyer: - Vermont Department of Health, Office of Purchasing & Contracting, Department of Buildings and General Services - Products/Services Requested: - Vital Records Certification Document Paper (approx. 200,000 sheets per order) - Archival quality paper with advanced security features: - Laser toner retention coating - Chemical sensitivity - True security watermark - Invisible security fibers and serialization - Screened state seal - Prismatic print background - Thermochromic ink - Engraved intaglio printed border and state seal - Engraved microprint line - Engraved intaglio latent images - VOID feature - Sequential control numbering and bar coding - Hot-stamped hologram (optional cost) - Production, secure storage, and delivery services for the security paper - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All production and storage must occur within the United States - Vendors must have at least five years of relevant experience and currently supply at least three U.S. Vital Records Offices - Compliance with ANSI/NASPO Security Assurance Standard v.2024 and/or ISO 14298:2021 - Vendors must have robust security and theft prevention measures, including a recent third-party audit - Staff must be background-checked - Secure tracking and delivery to any location within Vermont - Confidentiality of all security features is mandatory - OEMs/Vendors Mentioned: - Current vendor: VeriTrace Inc. (no other OEMs named) - Place of Performance/Delivery: - Contracting office: 133 State Street, 5th Floor, Montpelier, VT 05633-8000 - Delivery to any location within Vermont

Description

The Vermont Department of Health, through the Office of Purchasing & Contracting, is soliciting proposals for the provision of Vital Records Certification Document Paper. The contract aims to secure a supplier experienced in producing, storing, and delivering security paper used for certified copies of vital records, incorporating multiple security features to prevent fraud and theft. The contract period is two years with options to renew for up to three additional years. Proposals must meet stringent security and experience criteria, including compliance with specific security standards and operational safeguards.

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