Guidebooks for Food Safety Kits.docx

This is a printing services bid request issued by the Department of Technology, Management & Budget for the production of guidebooks related to food safety kits. The project requires the printing of 5,000 guidebooks with a finished size of 5.5 inches by 8.5 inches in landscape orientation. Each guidebook consists of 26 pages (13 sheets) with 4-color printing on both front and back with bleeds. The books are to feature 100# white gloss covers with spiral binding along the top edge (8.5-inch edge) and will be packed in cartons not exceeding 40 pounds each. An electronic PDF file will be supplied by the department, and a proof is required prior to production. No specific response deadlines, due dates, site visits, or bidder conferences are mentioned in the document.

The department awards bids based on best price and value to the state, with the lowest bidder not guaranteed selection if the bid does not meet value requirements or if past quality concerns exist. Only prequalified vendors are eligible for consideration. No pricing information, set-asides, incumbent contractor details, contract term, or renewal options are specified in this bid request document.