DPS - Coated Aluminum for License Plates

The Ohio Department of Public Safety seeks a vendor to supply chrome‑free, environmentally friendly, conversion‑coated strip aluminum for the production of state license plates. The work involves providing pre‑finished aluminum sheet in specified plate sizes with a 30‑gloss clear backer on the bottom side, totaling approximately 660,000 pounds annually. The basic aluminum must be manufactured in the United States before hot and cold rolling. The solicitation is open for bidding through the OhioBuys portal, with all questions due by early May and final bids due mid‑May. • Annual requirement of ~660,000 lb of coated aluminum for license plates • Chrome‑free, eco‑friendly conversion coating with 30‑gloss clear backer • Aluminum must be sourced/produced in the USA prior to rolling • Bidding via OhioBuys; no OAKS registration required • Deadline for questions – 5 May 2026; bid deadline – 20 May 2026