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State of Vermont · Vermont

ID Badge Printer Supplies & Services

Due Aug 5, 2026·8 days left·General ConstructionView official posting ↗
Issuing agency
Vermont Buildings & General Services
Method
Request for Proposals
Location
Vermont
Posted
Jul 22, 2026
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1.1. SCOPE AND BACKGROUND: Through this Request for Proposal (RFP) the Office of Purchasing & Contracting (hereinafter the “State”) is seeking to establish contracts with one or more companies that can provide ID Badge Printer Supplies & Services. 1.1.1.ADDITIONAL PURCHASERS: In the Certificate of Compliance attached to this solicitation bidders are required to indicate whether political subdivisions and independent colleges of the State may participate in the awarded contract at the same prices, terms and conditions.

1.2. CONTRACT PERIOD: Any contract(s) arising from this solicitation will be for a period of Two Years with an option to renew for up to three additional twelve-month periods. The State anticipates the start date for such contract(s) will be September 1, 2026.

1.3. SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT: All communications concerning this solicitation are to be addressed in writing to the State Contact listed on the front page of this solicitation. Actual or attempted contact with any other individual from the State concerning this solicitation is strictly prohibited and may result in disqualification.

1.4. BIDDERS’ CONFERENCE: A bidders’ conference will not be held for this solicitation.

1.5. QUESTION AND ANSWER PERIOD: Any bidder requiring clarification of any section of this solicitation or wishing to comment on any requirement of the solicitation must submit specific questions in writing no later than the deadline for question indicated on the first page of this solicitation. Questions may be e- mailed to the point of contact on the front page of this solicitation. Questions or comments not raised in writing on or before the last day of the question period are thereafter waived. At the close of the question period a copy of all questions or comments and the State's responses will be posted on the State’s web site http://bgs.vermont.gov/purchasing/bids. Every effort will be made to post this information as soon as possible after the question period ends, contingent on the number and complexity of the questions. All information provided by vendors during this process will be public and bidders shall not provide confidential information, except as described in 5.1 below.

1.6. CHANGES TO THIS SOLICITATION: Any modifications to this solicitation will be made in writing by the State through the issuance of an Addendum to this solicitation and posted online at http://www.bgs.state.vt.us/pca/bids/bids.php . Modifications from any other source are not to be considered.

1.7. CONTRACT QUANTITY: Any quantities stated in the detailed requirements of this solicitation are estimates only based on prior usage, and are annual quantities, unless otherwise stated. Actual purchases may be higher or lower depending on the State’s needs.

Documents1
ID Badge Printer Supplies & Services 7.23.2026.pdfPDF

Contact

Name
Kevin Cooke
Address
Vermont
Full source recordfrom Vermont Buildings & General Services
Title
ID Badge Printer Supplies & Services
Pdf Text
Department of Buildings and General Services Agency of Administration Office of Purchasing & Contracting 133 State Street, 5th Floor | Montpelier VT 05633-8000 802-828-2211 phone |802-828-2222 fax http://bgs.vermont.gov/purchasing SEALED BID REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL ID Badge Printer Supplies & Services ISSUE DATE July 22, 2026 QUESTIONS DUE July 29, 2026 – 4:30 PM (EST) RFP RESPONSES DUE BY August 05, 2026 – 4:30 PM (EST) PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT ALL NOTIFICATIONS, RELEASES, AND ADDENDUMS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS SOLICITATION WILL BE POSTED AT: http://www.bgs.state.vt.us/pca/bids/bids.php THE STATE WILL MAKE NO ATTEMPT TO CONTACT INTERESTED PARTIES WITH UPDATED INFORMATION. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF EACH BIDDER TO PERIODICALLY CHECK THE ABOVE WEBPAGEFOR ANY AND ALL NOTIFICATIONS, RELEASES AND ADDENDUMS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS SOLICITATION. STATE CONTACT: Kevin Cooke, State Purchasing Agent II E-MAIL: SOV.ThePathForward@vermont.gov Bidders shall put as the subject line of any email pertaining to this RFP as “ID Badge Printer Supplies & Services”. Revised February 13, 2026 Page 2 of 24 1. OVERVIEW: 1.1. SCOPE AND BACKGROUND: Through this Request for Proposal (RFP) the Office of Purchasing & Contracting (hereinafter the “State”) is seeking to establish contracts with one or more companies that can provide ID Badge Printer Supplies & Services. 1.1.1.ADDITIONAL PURCHASERS: In the Certificate of Compliance attached to this solicitation bidders are required to indicate whether political subdivisions and independent colleges of the State may participate in the awarded contract at the same prices, terms and conditions. 1.2. CONTRACT PERIOD: Any contract(s) arising from this solicitation will be for a period of Two Years with an option to renew for up to three additional twelve-month periods. The State anticipates the start date for such contract(s) will be September 1, 2026. 1.3. SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT: All communications concerning this solicitation are to be addressed in writing to the State Contact listed on the front page of this solicitation. Actual or attempted contact with any other individual from the State concerning this solicitation is strictly prohibited and may result in disqualification. 1.4. BIDDERS’ CONFERENCE: A bidders’ conference will not be held for this solicitation. 1.5. QUESTION AND ANSWER PERIOD: Any bidder requiring clarification of any section of this solicitation or wishing to comment on any requirement of the solicitation must submit specific questions in writing no later than the deadline for question indicated on the first page of this solicitation. Questions may be e- mailed to the point of contact on the front page of this solicitation. Questions or comments not raised in writing on or before the last day of the question period are thereafter waived. At the close of the question period a copy of all questions or comments and the State's responses will be posted on the State’s web site http://bgs.vermont.gov/purchasing/bids. Every effort will be made to post this information as soon as possible after the question period ends, contingent on the number and complexity of the questions. All information provided by vendors during this process will be public and bidders shall not provide confidential information, except as described in 5.1 below. 1.6. CHANGES TO THIS SOLICITATION: Any modifications to this solicitation will be made in writing by the State through the issuance of an Addendum to this solicitation and posted online at http://www.bgs.state.vt.us/pca/bids/bids.php . Modifications from any other source are not to be considered. 1.7. CONTRACT QUANTITY: Any quantities stated in the detailed requirements of this solicitation are estimates only based on prior usage, and are annual quantities, unless otherwise stated. Actual purchases may be higher or lower depending on the State’s needs. 2. DETAILED REQUIREMENTS: 2.1. The State of Vermont is interested in obtaining bids to meet the following requirements for ID Badge Printer Supplies & Services. 2.1.1.Datacard SD260, SD360, SD460 print ribbons and other consumables/replacement parts. 2.1.2.Onsite service ID printer model Datacard, SD260, SD360, SD460 and other models as needed. 2.1.3.Replacement ID Card printers. 3. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: 3.1. PRICING: Bidders must price the terms of this solicitation at their best pricing. Any and all costs that Bidder wishes the State to consider must be submitted for consideration. If applicable, all equipment pricing is to include F.O.B. delivery to the ordering facility. No request for extra delivery cost will be honored. All equipment shall be delivered assembled, serviced, and ready for immediate use, unless otherwise requested by the State. 3.1.1.Prices and/or rates shall remain firm for the initial term of the contract. The pricing policy submitted by Bidder must (i) be clearly structured, accountable, and auditable and (ii) cover the full spectrum of materials and/or services required. Revised February 13, 2026 Page 3 of 24 3.1.2.Cooperative Agreements. Bidders that have been awarded similar contracts through a competitive bidding process with another state and/or cooperative are welcome to submit the pricing in response to this solicitation. 3.2. STATEMENT OF RIGHTS: The State shall have the authority to evaluate Responses and select the Bidder(s) as may be determined to be in the best interest of the State and consistent with the goals and performance requirements outlined in this solicitation. The State of Vermont reserves the right to obtain clarification or additional information necessary to properly evaluate a proposal. Failure of bidder to respond to a request for additional information or clarification could result in rejection of that bidder's proposal. To secure a project that is deemed to be in the best interest of the State, the State reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids, in whole or in part, with or without cause, and to waive technicalities in submissions. The State also reserves the right to make purchases outside of the awarded contracts where it is deemed in the best interest of the State. 3.2.1.Best and Final Offer (BAFO). At any time after submission of Responses and prior to the final selection of Bidder(s) for Contract negotiation or execution, the State may invite Bidder(s) to provide a BAFO. The state reserves the right to request BAFOs from only those Bidders that meet the minimum qualification requirements and/or have not been eliminated from consideration during the evaluation process. 3.2.2.Presentation. An in-person or webinar presentation by the Bidder may be required by the State if it will help the State’s evaluation process. The State will factor information presented during presentations into the evaluation. Bidders will be responsible for all costs associated with providing the presentation. 3.3. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST: 3.3.1.Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCOI): An OCOI arises when a bidder as a business entity has interests (for example, customers, partners, contracts) that could undermine, or reasonably be perceived to undermine, its faithful and unbiased performance of a contract with the State that may result from this solicitation. 3.3.2.Personal Conflict of Interest (PCOI): A PCOI arises when an interest held by an individual, agent or employee of a bidder could undermine, or reasonably be perceived to undermine, its faithful and unbiased performance of a contract with the State that may result from this solicitation. 3.3.3.Requirements: The State does not seek to contract with any individual or business entity having a conflict of interest which cannot be mitigated to the State’s satisfaction. To ensure the State’s awareness of actual, potential, or reasonably perceived PCOIs and OCOIs, bidders shall: a) Prior to submitting a proposal, conduct an internal review of its current affiliations and activities and identify actual, potential, or reasonably perceived PCOIs or OCOIs relative to a contract with the State that may result from this solicitation. b) Disclose in your proposal any actual or potential PCOI or OCOI or the existence of any facts that may cause a reasonably prudent person to perceive a PCOI or OCOI with respect to a contract with the State that may result from this solicitation. Disclose, also, any actions proposed to mitigate the PCOI or OCOI. The State shall have sole discretion to determine whether a PCOI or OCOI can be mitigated to the State’s satisfaction and may discuss the conflict with the bidder if and to the extent the State deems discussion necessary to its determination. The State reserves the right to (a) reject from further consideration any proposal having a PCOI or OCIO that cannot be mitigated to the State’s full satisfaction and (b) terminate a contract upon discovery that a contractor failed to disclose facts pertaining to a PCOI or OCOI in its proposal, or otherwise misrepresented relevant information to the State. 3.4. EXECUTIVE ORDER 05-16: CLIMATE CHANGE CONSIDERATIONS IN STATE PROCUREMENTS: For bid amounts exceeding $25,000.00 Bidders are requested to complete the Climate Change Considerations in State Procurements Certification, which is included in the Certificate of Compliance for this solicitation. Revised February 13, 2026 Page 4 of 24 After consideration of all relevant factors, a bidder that demonstrates business practices that promote clean energy and address climate change as identified in the Certification, shall be given favorable consideration in the competitive bidding process. Such favorable consideration shall be consistent with and not supersede any preference given to resident bidders of the State and/or products raised or manufactured in the State, as explained in the Method of Award section. But, such favorable consideration shall not be employed if prohibited by law or other relevant authority or agreement. 3.5. METHOD OF AWARD: Awards will be made under the provisions of 29 V.S.A. § 903. The State may award one or more contracts and reserves the right to make additional awards to other compliant bidders at any time if such award is deemed to be in the best interest of the State. All other considerations being equal, preference will be given to the following as identified in the applicable Certificate of Compliance. 3.5.1.resident bidders of the state and/or to products raised or manufactured in the state; 3.5.2.purchase of goods, products, or materials produced in the United States (including but not limited to iron, aluminum, steel, cement, and other manufactured products) when the award involves the use of applicable federal funds under 2 C.F.R. § 200.322) 3.5.3.bidders who have practices that promote clean energy and address climate change. 3.6. CONTRACT NEGOTIATION: Upon completion of the evaluation process, the State may select one or more bidders with which to negotiate a contract, based on the evaluation findings and other criteria deemed relevant for ensuring that the decision made is in the best interest of the State. In the event State is not successful in negotiating a contract with a selected bidder, the State reserves the option of negotiating with another bidder, or to end the proposal process entirely. 3.7. COST OF PREPARATION: Bidder shall be solely responsible for all expenses incurred in the preparation of a response to this solicitation and shall be responsible for all expenses associated with any presentations or demonstrations associated with this request and/or any proposals made. 3.8. CONTRACT TERMS: The selected bidder(s) will be expected to sign a contract with the State, including the Standard Contract Form and Attachment C as attached to this solicitation for reference. If IT Attachment D is included in this solicitation, terms may be modified based upon the solution proposed by the Bidder, subject to approval by the Agency of Digital Services. 3.8.1.Business Registration. To be awarded a contract by the State of Vermont a bidder (except an individual doing business in his/her own name) must be registered with the Vermont Secretary of State’s office https://sos.vermont.gov/business-services/business-filings/ and must obtain a Contractor’s Business Account Number issued by the Vermont Department of Taxes http://tax.vermont.gov/ . 3.8.2.The contract will obligate the bidder to provide the services and/or products identified in its bid, at the prices listed. 3.8.3.Payment Terms. Percentage discounts may be offered for prompt payments of invoices; however, such discounts must be in effect for a period of 30 days or more in order to be considered in making awards. 3.8.4.Quality. If applicable, all products provided under a contract with the State will be new and unused, unless otherwise stated. Factory seconds or remanufactured products will not be accepted unless specifically requested by the purchasing agency. All products provided by the contractor must meet all federal, state, and local standards for quality and safety requirements. Products not meeting these standards will be deemed unacceptable and returned to the contractor for credit at no charge to the State. 3.9. SUBSTITUTION: Bidders may offer, in their bids, substitutes to items identified by a manufacturer’s number or brand. When offering a substitution, bidder must describe any differences and provide technical information that will assist in the State’s evaluation. 3.10. ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION: Bidders are requested to complete the Environmental Information Form which is included in the Certificate of Compliance for this solicitation identifying the following for each product being quoted: a. Percent (%) of recycled content and post-consumer content; and Revised February 13, 2026 Page 5 of 24 b. Mercury content certification. 3.11. SAMPLES: 3.11.1. Bidder Supplied Samples: The Commissioner reserves the right to request from the Bidder/Contractor a representative sample(s) of the Product offered at any time prior to or after award of a contract. Unless otherwise instructed, samples shall be furnished within the time specified in the request. Untimely submission of a sample may constitute grounds for rejection of Bid or cancellation of the Contract. Samples must be submitted free of charge and be accompanied by the Bidder’s name and address, any descriptive literature relating to the Product and a statement indicating how and where the sample is to be returned. Where applicable, samples must be properly labeled with the appropriate Bid or Contract reference. A sample may be held by the Commissioner during the entire term of the Contract and for a reasonable period thereafter for comparison with deliveries. At the conclusion of the holding period the sample, where feasible, will be returned as instructed by the bidder, at the bidder’s expense and risk. Where the bidder has failed to fully instruct the Commissioner as to the return of the sample (i.e., mode and place of return, etc.) or refuses to bear the cost of its return, the sample shall become the sole property of the receiving entity at the conclusion of the holding period. 3.11.2. Enhanced Samples: When an approved sample exceeds the minimum specifications, all Product delivered must be of the same enhanced quality and identity as the sample. Thereafter, in the event of a Contractor’s default, the Commissioner may procure a Product substantially equal to the enhanced sample from other sources, charging the Contractor for any additional costs incurred. 3.11.3. Conformance with Sample(s): Submission of a sample (whether or not such sample is tested by, or for, the Commissioner) and approval thereof shall not relieve the Contractor from full compliance with the requirements specified in this solicitation. If in the judgment of the Commissioner the sample or product submitted is not in accordance with the specifications or testing requirements prescribed in the Bid Specifications, the Commissioner may reject the Bid. If an award has been made, the Commissioner may cancel the Contract at the expense of the Contractor. 3.11.4. Testing: All samples are subject to tests in the manner and place designated by the Commissioner, either prior to or after Contract award. Unless otherwise stated elsewhere in this solicitation, bidder samples consumed or rendered useless by testing will not be returned to the bidder. Testing costs for samples that fails to meet Contract requirements may be at the expense of the Contractor. 3.12. WARRANTY: The manufacturer shall include with its proposal a written warranty for each product that it intends to furnish. Warrantees must be based on commercial use, and shall extend fora minimum term of one (1) year from the date a Product is available for use by the purchaser; however, longer term warranties are desirable and will be given favorable consideration, all else being equal. 4. ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS: Environmentally Preferable Purchasing (EPP) means the purchase of products and services that have a lesser or reduced effect on human health and the environment when compared with competing products or services that serve the same purpose. This comparison may consider raw material acquisition, production, manufacturing, packaging, distribution, re-use, operation, maintenance, or disposal of the product or service). The State of Vermont has established specific goals and objectives aimed at providing sound environmental stewardship, protecting human health, reducing state operating expenses associated with the use and control of regulated hazardous materials, and reducing potential liability attributable to environmental impact. Therefore, where applicable, the following environmental criteria shall be considered for all State purchasing and contracts. 4.1. Paper: The State desires to reduce the use of chlorine in the products it purchases to protect the environment from pollution. Processed Chlorine Free (PCF) paper means paper in which the recycled content is processed unbleached or is bleached without the use of chlorine or chlorine derivatives AND any virgin material contained therein is totally chlorine free (TCF). 4.1.1. Copier Paper: The State requires PCF copier paper which contains a minimum of 50% post- consumer recycled material (any virgin material must be TCF). Revised February 13, 2026 Page 6 of 24 4.1.2. Printing and Writing Paper: The State requires at least 30% post-consumer recycled content for non-coated paper and at least 10% post-consumer recycled content for coated paper. Preference will be given to chlorine free options when suitable choices are available. 4.2. Recycled Content: The Commissioner of Buildings and General Services may, at his/her discretion, spend up to 10% more for comparable products that are made of recycled materials. If products made of recycled materials are to cost more than 10% more than comparable products, the Commissioner shall receive consent of State entities that are to use the product before completing the order in question. 4.3. Sustainable Products: Bidders are encouraged to provide alternative price quotations on wood or paper products that are derived from sustainably managed forestlands. Sustainably managed forest lands shall be defined as those lands enrolled and/or licensed under one of the following third-party certification programs: Sustainable Forestry Initiative Program, the American Tree Farm System, the Canadian Standards Association's Sustainable Forest Management System Standards, the Finnish Standard, Forest Stewardship Council, Pan-European Forest Certification, Swedish Standard, the United Kingdom Woodland Assurance Scheme or other such credible programs as may be developed and implemented. Bidders must provide satisfactory documentation of certification with their bid. 4.4. Life-Cycle Cost Evaluation: Life cycle cost analysis shall extend beyond the cost of purchasing, to include installation, operation, maintenance, durability, and disposal of a particular product. 4.5. Energy Efficiency (Energy Star): Bidders shall provide products that earn the ENERGY STAR and meet the ENERGY STAR specifications for energy efficiency when applicable. The bidder is encouraged to visit energystar.gov for complete product specifications and updated lists of qualifying products. 4.6. Alternative Fuels: Evaluations for vehicles and other fuel-consuming equipment shall consider not only fuel efficiency, but also the source and type of fuel, to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases and pollutants. 4.7. Vehicles: The State will purchase vehicles that have the highest available fuel efficiency in each respective vehicle class (e.g., passenger cars, light duty trucks, etc.) pursuant to performance specifications recommended by the state Technical Advisory Group established under Executive Order 12-17 section I (D). These performance standards should include consideration of vehicles that not only meet high fuel economy standards but that also provide lower total emissions of greenhouse gases, criteria pollutants, and hazardous air contaminants. 5. CONTENT AND FORMAT OF RESPONSES: The content and format requirements listed below are the minimum requirements for State evaluation. These requirements are not intended to limit the content of a Bidder’s proposal. Bidders may include additional information or offer alternative solutions for the State’s consideration. However, the State discourages overly lengthy and costly proposals, and Bidders are advised to include only such information in their response as may be relevant to the requirements of this solicitation. 5.1. Unsolicited Bidder-Confidential Information Prohibited. Bidders are hereby expressly directed not to include any confidential information in their proposal submissions, except as specifically permitted below. By submitting a proposal in response to this RFP, vendors acknowledge and agree to abide by the terms and conditions outlined in this document, including the prohibition on submitting confidential information. This prohibition reduces the burden on the State while preventing vendor-confidential information from entering the public record. 5.1.1.Disclosure under Public Records Act. All information received by the State in response to this solicitation will become part of the contract file and subject to public disclosure in accordance with the State’s Public Records Act, 1 V.S.A. § 315 et seq. The State may also choose to publicly post responses to this solicitation and the resulting agreement(s), following conclusion of this procurement process. 5.1.2.Unsolicited Confidential Materials. This RFP does not solicit bidder confidential information and bidders are expressly prohibited from providing confidential information in response to this RFP. All materials furnished by bidders in response to this RFP, including those marked as confidential by bidders, are subject to disclosure if requested under the Public Records Act, or public posting. 5.1.3.State Not Responsible for Disclosure of Unmarked Bidder-Confidential Information. It is the sole responsibility of the bidder to ensure that, other than where specifically directed or permitted by Revised February 13, 2026 Page 7 of 24 this RFP and accordingly marked as described below, no information that should not be publicly disclosed is included in their proposal materials, including any 1) trade secrets or intellectual property, 2) proprietary financial or business information, 3) personal information, or 4) any other information that should not be disclosed to the public. For example, bidders should avoid including specific details of their proprietary technologies or methodologies that they consider confidential, and any references to previous client engagements should be presented in a manner that does not disclose the client's confidential information. 5.2. The bid should include a Cover Letter and Technical Response and Price Schedule. 5.3. COVER LETTER: 5.3.1.Exceptions to Contract Terms and Conditions. If a bidder wishes to propose an exception to any terms and conditions set forth in the Standard Contract Form and its attachments, such exceptions must be included in the cover letter to the RFP response. Failure to note exceptions when responding to the RFP will be deemed to be acceptance of the State contract terms and conditions. If exceptions are not noted in the response to this RFP but raised during contract negotiations, the State reserves the right to cancel the negotiation if deemed to be in the best interests of the State. Note that exceptions to contract terms may cause rejection of the proposal, and that the State’s non- rejection of a proposal on this basis does not indicate acceptance of the exceptions. 5.4. TECHNICAL RESPONSE. In response to this solicitation, a bidder shall: 5.4.1.Provide details concerning your form of business organization, company size and resources. 5.4.2.Describe your capabilities and particular experience relevant to the solicitation requirements. 5.4.3.If you have experience working with the State of Vermont, identify all current or past State projects. Provide the name of the Vermont department or agency and the project title or a brief description of the work. Do not include references or statements from State of Vermont agencies or employees. 5.4.4.Identify the names of all subcontractors you intend to use, the portions of the work the subcontractors will perform, and address the background and experience of the subcontractor(s), as per section 5.4.2 above. 5.5. REFERENCES. Provide the names, addresses, and phone numbers of at least three companies with whom you have transacted similar business in the last 12 months. You must include contact names who can talk knowledgeably about performance. Do not list a State of Vermont agency or employee as a reference. 5.6. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS: Provide a sample of any reporting documentation that may be applicable to the Detailed Requirements of this solicitation. 5.7. PRICE SCHEDULE: Bidders shall submit their pricing information in the Price Schedule attached to this solicitation. 5.8. CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE: This form must be completed and submitted as part of the response for the proposal to be considered valid. 6. SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS: 6.1. CLOSING DATE: Bids must be received by the State by the due date specified on the front page of this solicitation. Late bids will not be considered. 6.1.1.The State may, for cause, issue an addendum to change the date and/or time when bids are due. If a change is made, the State will inform all bidders by posting at the webpage indicated on the front page of this RFP. 6.1.2.There will not be a public bid opening. However, the State will record the name, city and state for any and all bids received by the due date. This information will be posted as promptly as possible following the due date online at: https://bgs.vermont.gov/content/opc-bid-tabulation-sheets-0 . Bidders are hereby notified to review the information posted after the bid opening deadline to confirm receipt of bid by the State. Any bidder that submitted a bid, and is not listed on the bid tabulation Revised February 13, 2026 Page 8 of 24 sheet, shall promptly notify the State Contact listed on the front page of this solicitation. Should a bidder fail to notify the State Contact listed on the front page of this solicitation within two weeks of posting the bid tabulation sheet, the State shall not be required to consider the bid. 6.2. ELECTRONIC BIDS ONLY: All bids under this RFP must be submitted electronically in accordance with the submission requirements herein. 6.2.1.Electronic email bids will be accepted via email submission to SOV.ThePathForward@vermont.gov. If submitting by email: The subject line of the email submission must reference the Project Title as indicated on the front page of this RFP. 6.2.1.1. Bids must consist of a single email with a single, digitally searchable PDF attachment containing all components of the bid. Multiple emails and/or multiple attachments will not be accepted. 6.2.1.2. There is an attachment size limit of 40 MB. It is the Bidder’s responsibility to compress the PDF file containing its bid if necessary in order to meet this size limitation. It is also the Bidder's responsibility to ensure that their own email system can send and receive messages up to this size. 7. BID SUBMISSION CHECKLIST:  Cover Letter  Technical Response  Redacted Technical Response, if applicable  References  Price Schedule  Signed Certificate of Compliance 8. ATTACHMENTS: 8.1. Certificate of Compliance 8.2. Price Schedule 8.3. Attachment D - Short Form IT Provisions 8.4. Sample Standard Contract Form for Commodities including but not limited to, Attachment C: Standard State Provisions for Contracts and Grants (February 13, 2026) Revised February 13, 2026 Page 9 of 24 RFP/PROJECT: ID Badge Printer Supplies & Services DATE:____________ Page 1 of 5 CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE For your bid to be considered valid, this form must be completed in its entirety, executed by a duly authorized representative of the bidder, and submitted as part of the response to the proposal. A. NON COLLUSION: Bidder hereby certifies that the prices quoted have been arrived at without collusion and that no prior information concerning these prices has been received from or given to a competitive company. If there is sufficient evidence to warrant investigation of the bid/contract process by the Office of the Attorney General, bidder understands that this paragraph might be used as a basis for litigation. B. CONTRACT TERMS: Bidder hereby acknowledges that is has read, understands and agrees to the terms of this solicitation, including Attachment C: Standard State Contract Provisions, and any other contract attachments included with this RFP. C. FORM OF PAYMENT: Does Bidder accept the Visa Purchasing Card as a form of payment? ____ Yes ____ No D. CERTIFICATION FOR APPAREL, FOOTWEAR, AND TEXTILES (SWEATSHOP PROHIBITION): To the extent this solicitation concerns the sale of apparel, footwear, or textiles, Bidder must submit the following information: (1) certification from each supplier in accordance with the requirements of 29 V.S.A. § 922(a), and (2) a list of the names and addresses of each supplier, as required by 29 V.S.A. § 922(b). Bidder certifies that if it is awarded a contract, it shall be obligated by 29 V.S.A. § 922(c) to promptly inform the Commissioner of Buildings and General Services of any change in the information furnished pursuant to this section. E. ADDITIONAL PURCHASERS: Provisions for the purchase of supplies, materials, and equipment for political subdivisions of the state (including, but not limited to, cities, towns, and school districts), and any institution of higher education chartered in Vermont and accredited or holding a certificate of approval from the State Board of Education. 1. Bidder agrees to furnish the products identified in this response to the political subdivisions of the state (including, but not limited to, cities, towns, and school districts) at the same prices, terms and conditions as are quoted in this response? Yes _________ No _________ If no, kindly outline below the prices, terms, and conditions under which Bidder will agree to supply these needs to the political subdivisions of the state (including, but not limited to, cities, towns, and school districts). 2. Bidder agrees to furnish the products identified in this response to any institution of higher education chartered in Vermont and accredited or holding a certificate of approval from the State Board of Education at the same prices, terms and conditions as are quoted in this response? Yes ________ No __________ If no, kindly outline below the prices, terms, and conditions under which you will agree to supply these needs to any institution of higher education chartered in Vermont and accredited or holding a certificate of approval from the State Board of Education. If bidder agrees to extend the State’s contract terms and prices to political subdivisions of the state (including, but not limited to, cities, towns, and school districts) and any institution of higher education chartered in Vermont and accredited or holding a certificate of approval from the State Board of Education, all such items furnished will be billed directly to and paid for by the political subdivisions of the state (including, but not limited to, cities, towns, and school districts) and any institution of higher education chartered in Vermont and accredited or holding a certificate of approval from the State Board of Education. Financial obligations of the State are limited to the orders placed by the departments and agencies of the State having legally available funds. The State Revised February 13, 2026 Page 10 of 24 RFP/PROJECT: ID Badge Printer Supplies & Services DATE:___________ Page 2 of 5 incurs no financial obligations on behalf of political subdivisions of the state (including, but not limited to, cities, towns, and school districts) and any institution of higher education chartered in Vermont and accredited or holding a certificate of approval from the State Board of Education that purchase under a state contract resulting from this solicitation. Notwithstanding the foregoing, bidders will be required to periodically furnish reporting to the State on quantities sold by contractor to, and amounts paid to contractor by, any such political subdivisions of the state (including, but not limited to, cities, towns, and school districts) and any institution of higher education chartered in Vermont and accredited or holding a certificate of approval from the State Board of Education. F. Resident Bidder of the state and/or products raised or manufactured in the state (check all that apply):  Bidder is a Resident Bidder of the State of Vermont  Products offered by Bidder are raised or manufactured in the State of Vermont G. Executive Order 05 – 16: Climate Change Considerations in State Procurements Certification Bidder certifies to the following (Bidder may attach any desired explanation or substantiation. Please also note that Bidder may be asked to provide documentation for any applicable claims): 1. Bidder owns, leases or utilizes, for business purposes, space that has received:  Energy Star® Certification  LEED®, Green Globes®, or Living Buildings Challenge℠ Certification  Other internationally recognized building certification: ____________________________________________________________________________ 2. Bidder has received incentives or rebates from an Energy Efficiency Utility or Energy Efficiency Program in the last five years for energy efficient improvements made at bidder’s place of business. Please explain: _________________________________________________________________________________ 3. Please Check all that apply:  Bidder can claim on-site renewable power or anaerobic-digester power (“cow-power”). Or bidder consumes renewable electricity through voluntary purchase or offset, provided no such claimed power can be double-claimed by another party.  Bidder uses renewable biomass or bio-fuel for the purposes of thermal (heat) energy at its place of business.  Bidder’s heating system has modern, high-efficiency units (boilers, furnaces, stoves, etc.), having reduced emissions of particulate matter and other air pollutants.  Bidder tracks its energy consumption and harmful greenhouse gas emissions. What tool is used to do this? _____________________  Bidder promotes the use of plug-in electric vehicles by providing electric vehicle charging, electric fleet vehicles, preferred parking, designated parking, purchase or lease incentives, etc..  Bidder offers employees an option for a fossil fuel divestment retirement account.  Bidder offers products or services that reduce waste, conserve water, or promote energy efficiency and conservation. Please explain: ___________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ Revised February 13, 2026 Page 11 of 24 RFP/PROJECT: ID Badge Printer Supplies & Services DATE:____________ Page 3 of 5 4. Please list any additional practices that promote clean energy and take action to address climate change: _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ H. Executive Order 02 – 22: Solidarity with the Ukrainian People  By checking this box, Bidder certifies that none of the goods, products, or materials offered in response to this solicitation are Russian-sourced goods or produced by Russian entities. If Bidder is unable to check the box, it shall indicate in the table below which of the applicable offerings are Russian-sourced goods and/or which are produced by Russian entities. An additional column is provided for any note or comment that you may have. Provided Equipment or Product Note or Comment I. Domestic preferences (2 C.F.R. § 200.322) Bidders must complete the following information in reference to each item being quoted. Additional pages may be used if necessary. Item # Brand/Manufacturer Identify where produced or assembled % produced or assembled  (check if applicable) Bidder can claim goods, products, or materials offered as part of this solicitation are produced in the United States (including but not limited to iron, aluminum, steel, cement, and other manufactured products). (Bidder may attach any desired explanation or substantiation. Please also note that Bidder may be asked to provide documentation for any applicable claims.) Revised February 13, 2026 Page 12 of 24 RFP/PROJECT: ID Badge Printer Supplies & Services DATE:____________ Page 4 of 5 J. ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION FORM a. RECYCLED MATERIALS OR PRODUCTS: Bidders are to complete the following information in reference to each item being quoted. Additional pages may be used if necessary. Item # Brand/Manufacturer % Of Recycled Content % Post Consumer Content b. MERCURY CONTENT CERTIFICATION: Bidder certifies that none of the items quoted in this solicitation contain mercury except as identified below. Bidders shall also specify the amount of mercury contained in any of the products listed below. Additional pages may be used if necessary. K. Acknowledge receipt of the following Addenda: Addendum No.: Dated: Addendum No.: Dated: L. Certification Regarding Use of Contract Funds for Lobbying. The following provision is applicable to the Contractor for contracts over $100,000.00, and Contractor shall include this clause in all its subcontracts over $100,000.00. 1. The prospective contractor certifies, to the best of his or her knowledge and belief, under the penalties of perjury under the laws of the State of Vermont and the United States that on behalf of the person, firm, association, or corporation he or she represents, that: a. No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of the undersigned, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any Federal agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any Federal grant, the making of any Federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement. b. If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any Federal agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement
Issue Date
Jul 22, 2026
Due Date Raw
08/05/2026 04:30PM
Categorized By
llm-nc
Detail Fetched
Yes
Questions Due Raw
07/29/2026 04:30PM

Source: Vermont Buildings & General Services (bid VT_BGS-pca-bids-pdf-ID-20Badge-20Printer-20Supplies-20-20Services-207.23.2026), retrieved via the Vermont BGS purchasing bid board. View the official posting — always confirm requirements and deadlines with the issuing agency.