FORM 4156 MET Owl Bookmark 7-25.docx

This is a Printing Services Bid Request from the Department of Technology, Management & Budget for the production of Form 4156 MET Owl Bookmarks. The project requires the manufacture of 10,000 bookmarks with a finished size of 1-3/4" x 5-3/4". The bookmarks must feature custom die cutting that precisely follows the design outline, with one centered 1/8" hole drilled at the top and a dark blue tassel affixed through the hole. The specifications include 24 point C2S cover stock with 4-color process printing using PMS-293, trimming, die cutting per provided sample, drilling, and tassel attachment as bindery operations. Products must be bundled in quantities of 50, packed in cartons with a maximum weight of 40 pounds on 48" x 48" four-way skids and stacked no higher than 48" from the floor. An electronic file and one high-resolution proof are required for approval prior to production.

The Department of Technology, Management & Budget awards contracts based on best price and value to the state, meaning the lowest bidder may not receive the award if quality concerns or inability to meet requirements exist. Only prequalified vendors are eligible for consideration. Vendors must submit a detailed quote letter with their bid; failure to provide this documentation will result in automatic disqualification. A PDF proof is required for approval before the production run begins.