How to bid on blank cardboard license plates for Pennsylvania DOC

What the Department of Corrections is buying

The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections is seeking a supplier for blank cardboard license plate outdoor signboards. Delivery is to Huntingdon Correctional Industries in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania.

The supplier is responsible for shipping or delivery costs, and the items are delivered F.O.B. destination. Samples are required, and failure to provide them within the required timeframe may result in disqualification.

Key dates and the bid deadline

The IFB was published October 30, 2026. Bids are due November 13, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET.

This is an electronic-bid-only solicitation; only electronic responses will be accepted. Submit by the stated deadline and provide samples within the timeframe specified in the solicitation documents.

Who this opportunity may suit

This opportunity may suit suppliers that can provide blank cardboard outdoor signboards, prepare the required samples on time, and arrange delivery to Huntingdon Correctional Industries.

Before bidding, check that your firm can cover the delivery cost and meet the product and sample requirements in the solicitation documents.

How to review and submit a bid

Open the solicitation through “View original source” to reach its Pennsylvania eMarketplace page. Review the details and download the solicitation documents listed there.

Bidders must be registered to submit an online bid. The solicitation directs interested vendors to the PA Supplier Portal to register, obtain a vendor number, and enable online bid submission. Follow the solicitation’s submission instructions and submit electronically before the deadline.

Monitor the DGS eMarketplace page for change notices. The notices become part of the bid.

Prepare a complete response

Read the full solicitation and check the required product details, sample instructions, and sample timeframe. Plan sample preparation and delivery early, since missing the required timeframe may lead to disqualification.

Check that your bid addresses every requested item and that your pricing accounts for shipping or delivery to the destination. Confirm your vendor registration and electronic submission access before the deadline, and review the eMarketplace page for changes before you submit.