STOP DMV CORRUPTION: Ensure North Carolina state agencies follow state purchasing guidelines.
Stop DMV Corruption In North Carolina
It’s time to ensure North Carolina state agencies – including the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) – follow state purchasing guidelines.Recently the DMV went around the purchasing rules to hand pick a vendor to produce driver’s licenses in the state.
Below is a detailed timeline of what went down.
North Carolina legislators should force the DMV and others to follow the rules when spending taxpayer dollars.
Timeline of Events
May 2022
Canadian Bank Note Secure Technologies, Inc.
Canadian Bank Note Secure Technologies, Inc. (CBN) learns the North Carolina Department of Transportation’s Division of Motor Vehicles contract with IDEMIA is ending (noted on page three of Todd Wawryk affidavit | CLICK TO READ MORE
June 2022
Canadian Bank Note Secure Technologies, Inc.
Canadian Bank Note Secure Technologies, Inc. (CBN) receives request from North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles to visit CBN’s Danville, Virginia headquarters and productions facility. (noted on page three of Todd Wawryk affidavit) | CLICK TO READ MORE
August 10, 2022
North Carolina DMV Commissioner Wayne Goodwin
North Carolina DMV Commissioner Wayne Goodwin, other DMV representatives, and NC Department of Information Technology representative visit CBN facility (noted on page four of Todd Wawryk affidavit) | CLICK TO READ MORE
October 19, 2022
North Carolina DMV advises CBN
NC DMV advises CBN the DMV is in the process of seeking to upgrade/replace its current card issuance solution and requests a demonstration of CBN’s DMV credentialing solution. (noted on page four of Todd Wawryk affidavit) | CLICK TO READ MORE
November 9, 2022
CBN presents its capabilities
CBN presents its capabilities to NC DOT, DMV and DIT representatives (noted on page four of Todd Wawryk affidavit) | CLICK TO READ MORE
February 2, 2023
CBN notified by NC DMV that it is the preferred vendor
CBN notified by NC DMV that it is the preferred vendor to implement the NC Driver License Credential Issuance Replacement Project (noted on page five of Todd Wawryk affidavit) | CLICK TO READ MORE
July 14, 2023
NC DMV issues draft Request for Quote to CBN
NC DMV issues draft Request for Quote to CBN (noted on page five of Todd Wawryk affidavit) | CLICK TO READ MORE
August 16, 2023
CBN and NC DMV execute the Driver License Credentials Issuance Replacement Contract, a 12-year contract.
CBN and NC DMV execute the Driver License Credentials Issuance Replacement Contract, a 12-year contract. Implementation by CBN is proposed to begin on June 30, 2024. (noted on page five of Todd Wawryk affidavit) Pilot launch with first CBN-made card issued to a member of the public proposed for June 3, 2024. (noted on page six of Todd Wawryk affidavit) | CLICK TO READ MORE
October 11, 2023
North Carolina House Oversight and Reform Committee Meeting
North Carolina House Oversight and Reform Committee Meeting – includes testimony from NC DMV Commissioner Wayne Goodwin (view transcript of meeting) | CLICK TO READ MORE
October 26, 2023
IDEMIA’s legal counsel sends letter
IDEMIA’s legal counsel sends letter protesting the NC DMV’s replacement contract award to CBN, an anticompetitive market research selection process conducted in violation of the NC law and procurement regulations. | CLICK TO READ MORE
October 26, 2023
Exhibits that accompany IDEMIA’s Complaint
Exhibits that accompany IDEMIA’s Complaint – 160 pages | CLICK TO READ MORE
November 2, 2023
North Carolina Department of Transportation’s response to IDEMIA’s protest of CBN award
November 16, 2023
Formal protest meeting of illegal award to CBN held between IDEMA and North Carolina Department of Transportation
Formal protest meeting of illegal award to CBN held between IDEMA and North Carolina Department of Transportation (referenced in IDEMIA’s legal counsel letter to Drew Marsh III, NC DOT’s senior deputy general counsel) | CLICK TO READ MORE
November 20, 2023
IDEMIA’s legal counsel sends letter to North Carolina Department of Transportation
IDEMIA’s legal counsel sends letter to North Carolina Department of Transportation following the November 16, 2023, protest meeting | CLICK TO READ MORE
November 28, 2023
North Carolina Department of Information Technology responds
North Carolina Department of Information Technology responds to IDEMIA’s request for a protest meeting regarding CBN’s contract award (letter from Jonathan Shaw, NC DIT’s general counsel) | CLICK TO READ MORE
February 20, 2024
IDEMIA files Verified Complaint and Motion for Injunctive Relief
IDEMIA files Verified Complaint and Motion for Injunctive Relief against the North Carolina Department of Transportation, North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles, Wayne Goodwin – individually and in his official capacity as Commissioner of the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles, and Canadian Bank Note Secure Technologies, Inc.
March 27, 2024
North Carolina Department of Transportation files Response
North Carolina Department of Transportation files Response to Plaintiff’s Motion for Injunctive Relief – 16 pages
March 27, 2024
North Carolina Department of Information Technology files Response
North Carolina Department of Information Technology files Response to Plaintiff’s Motion for Injunctive Relief – Affidavit of Rena Henry, Deputy Chief Information Officer for the NC DMV, and exhibits) – 254 pages | CLICK TO READ MORE
March 27, 2024
CBN Secure Technologies files Response
CBN Secure Technologies files Response to Plaintiff’s Motion for Injunctive Relief – Affidavit of Todd Wawryk, Vice President, Business Development at CBN and exhibits | CLICK TO READ MORE
June 3, 2024
Proposed pilot launch with first CBN-made card
Proposed pilot launch with first CBN-made card issued to a member of the public in North Carolina. (noted on page six of Todd Wawryk affidavit) | CLICK TO READ MORE
June 30, 2024
Proposed CBN implementation of production of driver license and identification credentials
Proposed CBN implementation of production of driver license and identification credentials (noted on page five of Todd Wawryk affidavit) | CLICK TO READ MORE
01
May
2022
Canadian Bank Note Secure Technologies, Inc.
Canadian Bank Note Secure Technologies, Inc. (CBN) learns the North Carolina Department of Transportation’s Division of Motor Vehicles contract with IDEMIA is ending (noted on page three of Todd Wawryk affidavit | CLICK TO READ MORE
01
Jun
2022
Canadian Bank Note Secure Technologies, Inc.
Canadian Bank Note Secure Technologies, Inc. (CBN) receives request from North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles to visit CBN’s Danville, Virginia headquarters and productions facility. (noted on page three of Todd Wawryk affidavit) | CLICK TO READ MORE
10
Aug
2022
North Carolina DMV Commissioner Wayne Goodwin
North Carolina DMV Commissioner Wayne Goodwin, other DMV representatives, and NC Department of Information Technology representative visit CBN facility (noted on page four of Todd Wawryk affidavit) | CLICK TO READ MORE
19
Oct
2022
North Carolina DMV advises CBN
NC DMV advises CBN the DMV is in the process of seeking to upgrade/replace its current card issuance solution and requests a demonstration of CBN’s DMV credentialing solution. (noted on page four of Todd Wawryk affidavit) | CLICK TO READ MORE
09
Nov
2022
CBN presents its capabilities
CBN presents its capabilities to NC DOT, DMV and DIT representatives (noted on page four of Todd Wawryk affidavit) | CLICK TO READ MORE
02
Feb
2023
CBN notified by NC DMV that it is the preferred vendor
CBN notified by NC DMV that it is the preferred vendor to implement the NC Driver License Credential Issuance Replacement Project (noted on page five of Todd Wawryk affidavit) | CLICK TO READ MORE
14
Jul
2023
NC DMV issues draft Request for Quote to CBN
NC DMV issues draft Request for Quote to CBN (noted on page five of Todd Wawryk affidavit) | CLICK TO READ MORE
16
Aug
2023
CBN and NC DMV execute the Driver License Credentials Issuance Replacement Contract, a 12-year contract.
CBN and NC DMV execute the Driver License Credentials Issuance Replacement Contract, a 12-year contract. Implementation by CBN is proposed to begin on June 30, 2024. (noted on page five of Todd Wawryk affidavit) Pilot launch with first CBN-made card issued to a member of the public proposed for June 3, 2024. (noted on page six of Todd Wawryk affidavit) | CLICK TO READ MORE
11
Oct
2023
North Carolina House Oversight and Reform Committee Meeting
North Carolina House Oversight and Reform Committee Meeting – includes testimony from NC DMV Commissioner Wayne Goodwin (view transcript of meeting) | CLICK TO READ MORE
26
Oct
2023
IDEMIA’s legal counsel sends letter
IDEMIA’s legal counsel sends letter protesting the NC DMV’s replacement contract award to CBN, an anticompetitive market research selection process conducted in violation of the NC law and procurement regulations. | CLICK TO READ MORE
26
Oct
2023
Exhibits that accompany IDEMIA’s Complaint
Exhibits that accompany IDEMIA’s Complaint – 160 pages | CLICK TO READ MORE
02
Nov
2023
North Carolina Department of Transportation’s response to IDEMIA’s protest of CBN award
16
Nov
2023
Formal protest meeting of illegal award to CBN held between IDEMA and North Carolina Department of Transportation
Formal protest meeting of illegal award to CBN held between IDEMA and North Carolina Department of Transportation (referenced in IDEMIA’s legal counsel letter to Drew Marsh III, NC DOT’s senior deputy general counsel) | CLICK TO READ MORE
20
Nov
2023
IDEMIA’s legal counsel sends letter to North Carolina Department of Transportation
IDEMIA’s legal counsel sends letter to North Carolina Department of Transportation following the November 16, 2023, protest meeting | CLICK TO READ MORE
28
Nov
2023
North Carolina Department of Information Technology responds
North Carolina Department of Information Technology responds to IDEMIA’s request for a protest meeting regarding CBN’s contract award (letter from Jonathan Shaw, NC DIT’s general counsel) | CLICK TO READ MORE
27
Mar
2024
North Carolina Department of Information Technology files Response
North Carolina Department of Information Technology files Response to Plaintiff’s Motion for Injunctive Relief – Affidavit of Rena Henry, Deputy Chief Information Officer for the NC DMV, and exhibits) – 254 pages | CLICK TO READ MORE
27
Mar
2024
CBN Secure Technologies files Response
CBN Secure Technologies files Response to Plaintiff’s Motion for Injunctive Relief – Affidavit of Todd Wawryk, Vice President, Business Development at CBN and exhibits | CLICK TO READ MORE
03
Jun
2024
Proposed pilot launch with first CBN-made card
Proposed pilot launch with first CBN-made card issued to a member of the public in North Carolina. (noted on page six of Todd Wawryk affidavit) | CLICK TO READ MORE
30
Jun
2024
Proposed CBN implementation of production of driver license and identification credentials
Proposed CBN implementation of production of driver license and identification credentials (noted on page five of Todd Wawryk affidavit) | CLICK TO READ MORE
Summary
The Department exceeded its authority and violated applicable law and regulations when it entered into a multimillion-dollar Driver License Issuance Credential Replacement contract for a black and white license solution without a competitive procurement as required by the applicable procurement laws set.
The Department, specifically Goodwin, contends that the Department conducted a best value procurement, but it is undisputed that the Department issued a written request for quote to only one vendor, received only one vendor’s response and awarded a contract, started performing, and made payment without any public notification of award. Furthermore, the Department has made payment of at least over $1 million dollars under that unlawful contract without receiving the performance contractually required for that payment. This unlawful contract requires performance that is specifically in violation of North Carolina law as it procures black and white driver’s license photographs when North Carolina statutes require color photographs. Performance under this clearly unauthorized and ultra vires contract must be stayed during the pendency of this matter as that is in the best interest of all parties involved, particularly the taxpayers of North Carolina.
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