Opportunity
North Carolina eVP #Doc2250142610
Statewide Print-on-Demand Temporary Registration Plate System for North Carolina
Posted
June 05, 2026
Respond By
June 17, 2026
Identifier
Doc2250142610
NAICS
541512
The North Carolina State Highway Patrol is seeking proposals for a statewide print-on-demand (POD) temporary vehicle registration plate system. - Government Buyer: - North Carolina State Highway Patrol (NCSHP) - Products and Services Requested: - Statewide print-on-demand temporary registration plate system - All required hardware, software, firmware, and licenses - Manuals and user guides for all parties - Software testing and approval by NCSHP - Onsite and offsite training sessions, including for future system updates - Reimbursement of all documented reasonable implementation costs and future system enhancements for State parties - Key Requirements: - System must enable on-demand printing of temporary plates and electronic transfer of vehicle owner information to the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV) - Real-time integration with NCDMV databases - Secure access and system scalability - No cost to the State or dealers for implementation, operation, or training - POD plate fee must not exceed $15 - All dealers must exclusively use the system by the mandated deadline - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Notable Requirements: - System must be fully operational by the specified deadline - All hardware, software, and support must be provided as a comprehensive solution - Ongoing support and training for future updates included at no cost
Description
This solicitation is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the North Carolina State Highway Patrol for the establishment, implementation, operation, and ongoing support of a statewide print-on-demand temporary registration plate system. The procurement is pursuant to North Carolina General Statute (N.C.G.S.) 20-79.1B. The solicitation includes requirements for services and goods related to printing temporary registration plates. The bid opening date is June 17, 2026, and vendors must be registered with the State of North Carolina's Electronic Vendor Portal to respond.