Opportunity
Pennsylvania eMarketplace #6100066281
Pennsylvania Solicits Secure Vehicle Inspection & ID Stickers for PennDOT
Posted
August 14, 2026
Respond By
September 17, 2026
Identifier
6100066281
NAICS
322230
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a contractor to manufacture, print, package, store, and distribute a wide range of vehicle inspection and identification security stickers for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT). - Government Buyer: - Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of General Services, Bureau of Procurement (for PennDOT) - Products Requested: - Vehicle inspection and identification security stickers, including: - Annual Inspection Stickers (PCID 1096): approx. 10.7 million units annually - Semi-Annual Inspection Stickers (PCID 1096): approx. 200,000 units annually - Emissions Stickers (PCID 1096): approx. 8.2 million units annually - Annual Outside Inspection Stickers (PCID 1098): approx. 550,000 units annually - Inserts (PCID 1097): approx. 39 million units annually, including monthly, waiver, exempt, and temporary types - School Bus & Mass Transit Inspection Stickers (PCID 1099): quantities vary, includes five types (material master numbers 143969–143973) - Safety and Emission Inserts for months 1–12 (part numbers 148796–148819), Exempt, Temp, and Waiver Inserts (148820–148822) - Mass Transit stickers for cycles 1–4 (part numbers 143970–143973) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All stickers must include anti-counterfeit and tamper-resistant features, legible serial numbering, and pressure-sensitive adhesive with 15-month minimum adhesion - Strict quality assurance, zero-defect standards, and secure storage and distribution - Bidders must provide both digital and hard copy samples of each sticker type annually for contract renewal consideration - Serial number tracking and defect replacement policies are mandatory - Packaging must meet detailed specifications for sheets, packs, boxes, and pallets - Inserts must be made of 1 mil Mylar and last at least 24 months from receipt - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Estimated contract value is substantial due to high annual volumes and security requirements - The contract is for one year with up to four one-year renewal options; price increases at renewal must be justified by material cost increases
Description
This solicitation is issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation to procure vehicle inspection stickers required for their vehicle inspection unit. The contract covers manufacturing, printing, packaging, storage, and distribution of inspection stickers in accordance with specified PCID numbers. The program supports over 15,000 privately owned inspection stations statewide. The contract term is from February 1, 2027, through January 30, 2028, with options for renewal.