King’s Printer Cheque Manufacturing Services

The purpose of this RFI is to gather information that may be useful to the Ministry with respect to a potential future procurement or other process or initiative. This RFI is not: (i) a tender notice or call for tenders; (ii) a notice of intended procurement; or (iii) a notice of planned procurement.
The King’s Printer is responsible for providing cost-effective, customized print services to provincial ministries and broader public sector organizations. Currently, these services involve the secure production of cheques and transcripts using government watermark paper sourced from an approved supplier, with strict technical, quality, and security requirements. The work is delivered on an “as and when required” basis without guaranteed volumes, requiring vendors to manage specialized materials and maintain secure handling and storage processes.
Through this RFI, the Ministry aims to better understand market interest, supplier capacity, and potential barriers to participation, such as high upfront material requirements, security compliance costs, and the lack of guaranteed demand. It also seeks feedback on alternative service delivery approaches that may improve efficiency and encourage broader supplier participation while maintaining required security and quality standards.