Cigarette Stamps

The Oklahoma Tax Commission, through the Office of Management and Enterprise Services Central Purchasing Division, is seeking qualified suppliers to produce cigarette tax stamps required by state law for the 2024 calendar year. The contract, titled "Cigarette Stamps," is intended to fulfill the state's demand for approximately 135 million stamps, which are distributed across various formats including rolls and sheets. The production of these stamps is essential for the collection of cigarette taxes, and the contract may be designated as a statewide contract to ensure broad utilization across Oklahoma. The solicitation, identified as EV00000775, was posted in August 2025 with a response deadline in September 2025, and the contract size is estimated between five and ten million dollars. The contract will commence on January 8, 2026, with an initial one-year term and four renewal options, emphasizing criteria such as security, experience, quality, and competitive pricing. The solicitation details include submission requirements such as samples and company information, with evaluation based on the ability to meet specifications, security measures, and cost. The contract aims to ensure secure, high-quality production of tax stamps that comply with legal standards. The procurement process involves a comprehensive review of supplier capabilities, and the selected vendor will be responsible for producing the stamps in accordance with detailed specifications outlined in the solicitation documents. The primary point of contact for interested suppliers is Brenda Hansel, and additional information can be accessed through the provided online portal. This initiative underscores the state's commitment to maintaining effective tax collection mechanisms through secure and reliable production of cigarette tax stamps.