ALUMINUM FOR USE IN THE MANUFACTURE OF MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSE PLATES

The Wyoming Department of Transportation is seeking a supplier to furnish chrome‑free, conversion‑coated aluminum plate material for the state’s motor‑vehicle license plates. The aluminum must meet precise alloy (3105 H‑18), gauge, width, surface‑finish, and packaging specifications for both passenger and motorcycle plates, and be American‑made. The contract calls for delivery to the WYDOT Tag Plant on a flatbed trailer with forklift unloading, and the supplier must be able to provide up to 10 % additional quantity on short notice at no extra cost. Samples of the proposed material are required for evaluation before award. • Required material: 3105 H‑18 aluminum, 0.022” (passenger) or 0.029” (motorcycle) gauge, chrome‑free conversion coating per ASTM B‑449‑93. • Packaging: Coils on skids (≈1,050‑1,200 lb for passenger; 500‑600 lb for motorcycle) with specific core size and spacing. • Delivery: FOB WYDOT Tag Plant, Cheyenne, WY; pre‑paid transportation, deliveries M‑F 8 AM‑3 PM with 24‑hour notice. • Samples: Six pieces each of passenger‑ and motorcycle‑size aluminum for testing. • Quantity flexibility: Supplier must honor up to a 10 % increase on supplementary orders without price change.