118337 OR SOLICITATION ADDENDUM FOUR.docx

This document is Solicitation Addendum Four for Solicitation 118337 OR, issued by the State of Nebraska's State Purchasing Bureau, concerning Trail Tales Publications for the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. The addendum provides a revised schedule of events for the procurement, with key dates including the solicitation release on March 26, 2025, the last day to submit written questions on April 2, 2025, and the bid opening via Webex Meeting on April 11, 2025, at 2:00 PM Central Time. The bid evaluation period is scheduled from April 11-17, 2025, with the intent to award to be posted by April 17, 2025. The contract is for a one-year initial term with options for five additional one-year renewals, seeking a vendor to produce four seasonal magazine issues annually, with approximately 34,200 copies per issue.

The solicitation requires comprehensive pricing covering all production costs, including paper, platemaking, pre-press work, press operations, ink, bindery, and labor. Pricing is structured with fixed rates for the first two years and allows for potential price increases up to 3%, which must be submitted 120 days in advance. The contract includes Net 45 payment terms and requires delivery within 21 days after order receipt. While no specific set-aside designations are mentioned, there appears to be a potential geographic preference for vendors within 300 miles of Lincoln, Nebraska. The contract is subject to state funding availability, and the State reserves the right to award based on multiple criteria including price, location, quality, delivery time, and vendor qualifications.