Printing Term Contract, Category 47, Vital Records Security Paper 27760

The State of Ohio is seeking a contractor to provide vital records security paper forms required by the Ohio Department of Health to certify births and deaths. This contract, facilitated by the Department of Administrative Services, is structured to meet a two-year demand for these forms, fulfilling the needs of health departments across Ohio. The contractor will be tasked with producing around 2.3 million forms, with an additional 1 million copies needed in the first year due to the discontinuation of earlier versions. The forms specifically included in this contract are death certificate papers, birth certificate papers, and abstract certificate papers, all featuring stringent security measures such as watermarks, fluorescent fibers, and unique alphanumeric identifiers to ensure their integrity and authenticity. Each form is required to be printed on custom watermarked security bond paper adhering to strict quality standards. The contract's performance period is set to begin on March 1, 2025, and will continue through February 28, 2027, with options for renewal in one-year increments, allowing for a potential total contract life of up to five years. All printing operations will occur within a secure manufacturing facility in Ohio, which complies with specific requirements for handling sensitive documents. This initiative, labeled as a printing term contract under Category 47, reflects the state's commitment to ensuring the availability of secure and reliable vital records forms throughout its health infrastructure.