Liquor Tax ID Stamps

The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) is seeking a qualified vendor to provide comprehensive tax ID stamps and a statewide cloud-based point-of-sale (POS) system under solicitation number 458-E260331, with the contract set to commence on September 1, 2026, and run through August 31, 2029, with an option for a single two-year extension. The vendor must deliver physical 1" x 1" tax ID stamps in three formats—sheets of 800 stamps, small rolls of 5,000 stamps, and large individual rolls of 10,000 stamps—each meeting strict specifications for size, security features including color-shifting ink, holograms, QR codes, and destruct-on-removal functionality, and durability validated through mechanical and environmental testing. The accompanying POS system must be a secure, SaaS-hosted platform accessible via web browsers and mobile devices, fully compliant with TX-RAMP security guidelines, capable of archiving data beyond four years in XML or JSON formats, and must ensure 24x7x365 availability with no more than four units of unscheduled downtime per month, each unit representing 10 to 30 minutes of unavailability. The vendor is required to provide detailed system documentation including workflow diagrams, test plans, integration plans, and deployment strategies, along with ongoing management support through performance dashboards, compliance reporting, and scheduled meetings. All responses must comply with mandatory pass/fail criteria including authorization to do business in Texas, financial solvency, submission of required forms such as Exhibit A (Affirmations and Solicitation Acceptance) and Exhibit C (VetHUB Subcontracting Plan), and adherence to certifications related to debarment status, child support compliance, Texas tax obligations, and conflict-of-interest restrictions under Texas Government Code Section 669.003. The evaluation will prioritize cost at 40%, followed by approach to project (25%), qualifications and experience (20%), oral demonstration (10%), and clarity of response (5%), with award based on best value to the State of Texas as defined by Title 10, Subtitle D of the Texas Government Code. The contract mandates full compliance with Texas Public Information Act requirements, E-Verify usage for all personnel and subcontractors, insurance coverage through Texas Department of Insurance-licensed providers, and records retention for seven years under GAAP or GASB standards