Secure Check Stock Manufacturing & Printing

The contract encompasses the manufacture and supply of laser-printable check stock featuring advanced security elements designed to deter counterfeiting and fraud, including watermarks, chemical sensitivity to detect tampering, and microprinting. The supplier is responsible for providing either pre-designed templates tailored for county use or blank stock that can be printed on-site, ensuring compatibility with existing printing systems and compliance with county-specific formatting and branding requirements. All materials must meet stringent security and durability standards to safeguard financial transactions conducted by the agency. The solicitation is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 323113, with a response deadline of August 13, 2026, and was posted on July 23, 2026. The awarding entity is the Auditor-Controller of California, though specific office or performance location details are not provided. Suppliers must be prepared to meet high-volume production demands while maintaining rigorous quality control throughout the manufacturing process to ensure consistent integrity and functionality of the security features across all delivered units.