2019-2020 Biennial Report Printing.docx

This is a printing services bid request from the Department of Technology, Management & Budget for the 2019-2020 Attorney General Biennial Report. The project requires printing 200 copies of a 400-page hard-bound book with specific finishing specifications. The books are to be Smyth-sewn with stamped cases, finished at 6x9 inches, and bound in Corona Bonded Leather case cloth in black with Definity imitation gold foil stamping on the front and spine, along with blind stamping on the front, spine, and back cover. Interior pages are printed on 70# gloss text stock in black ink with black head and foot bands, 0.88 binder boards, and black interior printing. Text files must be supplied in PDF format to size, and a full mock-up proof is required for approval prior to the production run. One hard copy proof is required before production commences.

The Department of Technology, Management & Budget awards bids based on best price and value to the state rather than solely on lowest cost, and reserves the right to reject the lowest bidder if quality concerns or inability to meet requirements are identified. Only prequalified vendors are eligible for consideration. The final product must be individually shrink-wrapped and carton-packed for delivery. No specific response dates, contract terms, pricing information, or renewal options are detailed in this bid request document.