Dept. Of Agriculture - SPI (Dothan) - PLI/Barcode Labels and Tags

The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries, Shipping Point Inspection Division, is soliciting quotes for custom PLI/Barcode labels and tags specifically for the peanut industry. The procurement includes thermal transfer labels measuring 8.75 by 4.0 inches with food-safe adhesive and tags measuring 8.667 by 4.0 inches without adhesive, designed for sewing with cotton twine. Both products must be fanfolded, perforated at the fold, compatible with Zebra printers, and free of holes. Labels are to be packaged in stacks of 2,500 per box, while tags are packaged in stacks of 2,000 per box. Delivery is required at the Shipping Point Inspection Division in Dothan, Alabama, and the awarded supplier must be capable of shipping the items within seven business days of the purchase order issuance. This solicitation is governed by the Department of Finance Administrative Code and requires suppliers to be enrolled in E-Verify and registered to remit Alabama state and local taxes. The resulting contract may be renewed annually for up to five years or until a total cost ceiling of 25,000 dollars is reached, with any approved price escalations limited to 5 percent of the annual contract cost. Evaluation will be based on technical specifications, pricing reasonableness, and the supplier's ability to meet the strict delivery timeline. Bids must be submitted electronically through the Alabama Buys portal.