MSP Vehicle Evaluation Book 2020 11-19.docx

This is a printing services bid request issued by the Department of Technology, Management & Budget for the production of the MSP Vehicle Evaluation Book 2020. The project requires the printing and binding of 400 copies of a 122-page book with finished dimensions of 8.5 by 11 inches. The electronic file will be supplied in PDF format by the department. A full bound proof is required prior to production, with high-resolution files for the cover and lower-resolution digital files for text pages. The document does not specify response deadlines, due dates for delivery, site visits, bidders' conferences, award dates, or contract term information.

The cover specifications call for 12-point coated one-side stock with four-color process printing plus varnish on one side with bleeds, while the text pages require 60-pound smooth offset stock with four-color printing on both sides without bleeds. Bindery work includes spiral binding with single wire in black, and finished books are to be carton packed with a maximum weight of 40 pounds per carton. The department awards contracts based on best price and value to the state, meaning the lowest bid may not automatically receive the award if quality concerns exist or requirements cannot be met. Only prequalified vendors are eligible for consideration.