Guidebooks for Food Safety Kits .docx

This is a printing services bid request from the Department of Technology, Management & Budget for the production of guidebooks for food safety kits. The project requires the printing of 2,000 copies of a 26-page (13-sheet) guidebook with specific technical specifications. The finished product will measure 5.5" x 8.5" in landscape orientation with spiral binding along the top edge. Electronic files will be provided by the agency in PDF format for vendor approval prior to production. No specific response deadline, due date, site visit requirements, bidder's conference, or award date is specified in the document.

Pricing must be submitted as a detailed quote letter, and failure to provide this documentation will result in automatic bid disqualification. The cover stock shall be 100# white gloss, text stock specifications are not detailed, and the books must be spiral-bound on the 8.5" edge with four-color ink on both sides including bleeds. All completed units must be carton-packed with individual cartons not exceeding 40 pounds. A sample and proof are required as part of the bidding process. Awards will be made on a best-price-and-value basis to the state, with consideration given to past quality performance and ability to meet specifications. Only prequalified vendors are eligible for consideration.