Description
The State of Arkansas is seeking a contractor to manufacture license plates for the state. The contractor will be responsible for producing plates that meet the state's specifications and requirements. The contract will be for an initial term of one year, with the option to renew for up to six additional one-year terms. The contractor will be required to provide a variety of plate designs, including standard, personalized, and specialty plates. The contractor will also be responsible for shipping the plates to the state's designated location.
• The contractor must have experience in manufacturing embossed alphanumeric license plates for at least three North American jurisdictions similar in size and scope to the State of Arkansas.
• The contractor must have the technology available to emboss alphanumeric license plates via both conventional and digital-print methods.
• The contractor must have the technology available to send and receive order and shipment information via secure file transfer protocols (SFTP) file interface provided to the contractor by the state.
• The contractor must provide a passenger plate sample prior to award.
• The contractor must adhere to the initial set-up order and shipment schedule established by the department.
• The contractor must provide model license plates to the department during the initial set-up period as specified.