118337 OR SOLICITATION ADDENDUM TWO.docx

This document is a Solicitation Addendum Two issued by the State of Nebraska's State Purchasing Bureau for Solicitation Number 118337 OR, pertaining to Trail Tales Publications for the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. The addendum, dated April 1, 2025, outlines the procurement timeline for a comprehensive printing services contract, 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 scheduled for April 11, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. CST via a Webex online meeting. The contract seeks a vendor to produce four seasonal magazine issues annually, with an estimated 34,200 copies per issue, and includes an initial one-year term with options for five additional one-year renewals. Electronic bid submissions are to be uploaded through a specified ShareFile link, with no exceptions made for technology issues.

The solicitation requires vendors to have a six-unit or larger offset web press capable of four-color process printing and produce high-quality materials on 60lb dull or matte coated paper. Pricing is structured with fixed rates for the first two years, allowing potential price increases limited to 3% with 120 days' advance written notice. The contract will be awarded based on multiple criteria including price, location, quality, delivery time, and vendor qualifications, with a preference potentially given to vendors within 300 miles of Lincoln, Nebraska. Payment terms are set at Net 45, with a 21-day delivery requirement after order receipt. The contract is subject to state funding availability, and the State reserves the right to adjust order volumes and select the most advantageous vendor. While no specific set-aside designations are mentioned, the procurement appears open to printing contractors with comprehensive production capabilities.