Printing Plates - Offset (Central Duplicating Only)

The North Dakota State Term Contract #432 for Printing Plates - Offset is a mandatory procurement vehicle designed exclusively for Central Duplicating services, providing state agencies with access to high-quality offset printing plates. The contract covers two specific plate sizes: 10" x 15" plates priced at $39.00 each and 13" x 19 3/8" plates priced at $48.10 each. Agencies can procure these plates through traditional purchase orders or purchasing cards, with the contractor required to accept card payments without additional processing fees. The vehicle is intended to streamline printing plate procurement for state government entities, offering a standardized and cost-effective solution for offset printing needs.

The contract is exclusively awarded to United Printing, located in Bismarck, North Dakota, and is administered by the State Procurement Office. The current contract period runs from December 1, 2019, to November 30, 2025, with multiple amendments extending its duration. As a state-wide contract, it provides coverage for all North Dakota state agencies, with provisions for agencies to request exemption using a SFN 54202 Contract Exemption Form if the terms do not meet their specific requirements. Plate orders placed after 1:00 pm are committed to next-business-day delivery, with rush requests handled on a case-by-case basis. While a specific total contract value is not disclosed, the vehicle offers a structured, predictable pricing model for offset printing plate procurement.