022606_AGR_Seal_062.EPS

The government file is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) from the State of Ohio's Department of Administrative Services, specifically the General Services Division and State Printing & Mail Services, targeting a printing contract for the Ohio Department of Agriculture. The procurement (Bid Number SRC0000031085) seeks a contractor to produce 5,000 certificates with pop-out ID cards, with precise technical specifications including an 8-1/2" X 11" document featuring horizontal perforation, four die-cut ID cards printed on 24# bond ORC qualified paper with the State Seal in reflex blue ink. The bid was noticed on May 20, 2025, with online submissions due by May 23, 2025, and a requested delivery date of June 6, 2025, or earlier to the Ohio-Animal Industry location in Reynoldsburg, OH.

The contract requires vendors to complete an Affirmation and Disclosure Form addressing offshore services, data location, and compliance with Executive Orders. Evaluation criteria focus on unit pricing with a maximum of three digits after the decimal point, and bids must cover all items to be considered valid. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned, the procurement appears open to qualified vendors capable of meeting the technical printing specifications. The contract covers a specific quantity of 5,000 certificates, indicating a focused procurement with detailed requirements for high-quality, precise document production, including specific technical elements like seal printing, lamination, and laser-image compatibility. Invoicing will require referencing the job number and submitting a signed delivery receipt to DAS State Printing.