Printing - State Parks Guide (Parks and Rec Only)

The North Dakota State Parks Guide Printing multi-award vehicle is a specialized contract designed exclusively for the North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department to procure comprehensive printed State Parks Guides. The contract covers the production of a 64-page, 5 x 8" guide with a four-color process print specification, utilizing 100# white gloss text with fold, collate, and saddle stitch finishing. The printing service includes multiple run options, specifically initial print runs of 15,000 or 20,000 copies, with potential subsequent reprints of 5,000 or 10,000 copies, and includes a mandatory 10% recycled content requirement.

The contract is awarded to Forum Communications in Fargo, North Dakota, with a performance period from February 1, 2025, through January 31, 2026, and potential 12-month extension options. As a mandatory state contract, it requires state agencies to utilize this vehicle for printing services or submit a contract exemption form. The contract offers tiered pricing ranging from $0.6812 to $0.8813 per guide, with a total contract value of $35,965.00 for the specified quantities. Purchasing agencies can place orders via purchase order or purchasing card, with the contractor agreeing to accept purchasing cards without additional processing fees.