Aradius Group (Omaha Printing).pdf

This document is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for printing services for NEBRASKAland Magazine, issued by the State of Nebraska Purchasing Bureau. The solicitation seeks a contractor to produce the magazine's standard and special issues, with estimated print quantities ranging from 20,000 to 30,000 copies per issue. The contract will involve printing standard issues (approximately 52-96 pages), special issues (60-184 pages), subscription/advertising cards, and potential lift-outs. The contractor must have a six-unit or larger offset digital or web press capable of four-color process printing with full bleed, and must be located within 300 miles of Lincoln, Nebraska. The target delivery date for magazines is the 14th day of the month preceding the issue date, with magazines to be mailed to subscribers and distributors using Cheshire mailing labels.

Pricing will be determined through the bidding process, with the State reserving the right to evaluate responses based on various factors including vendor performance and compliance. The contract includes specific technical requirements for paper stock (including options for recycled or virgin paper), color processes, binding, and printing specifications. Insurance requirements are detailed, with the vendor needing to maintain commercial general liability insurance with coverage limits of $2,000,000 and other standard insurance types. The contract term and exact quantities are not definitively specified, but the document indicates an annual production schedule will be agreed upon after contract award. Bidders must comply with state regulations, including providing a Nebraska Vendor Affidavit and potential preferences for resident disabled veterans or businesses in designated enterprise zones.