PR-9418 Taxidermy Specimen ID Tags 10-21.docx

This is a printing services bid request issued by the Department of Technology, Management & Budget for the production of taxidermy specimen identification tags. The project, identified as PR-9418, requires the production of 100,000 tags with a finished size of 3.25 x 6.25 inches. The tags are two-ply construction with specific material requirements: Ply 1 consists of 20# white bond paper measuring 3-1/8" x 5-1/2", while Ply 2 is white Tyvek measuring 3-1/8" x 6-1/4" with two-sided printing. The plies must be glued together in a 1/4" area with Ply 1 positioned 3/4" down from the top of Ply 2. A 1/4" brown fiber-reinforced hole, centered at the top of the tag in the 3/4" glued area of Ply 2 only, is required; no string or wire attachment is necessary. Both plies must be printed identically in PMS 3285 green ink, with perforation 1/4" down from the top of Ply 1. Tags must be bundled in quantities of 50 per bundle with cartons not to exceed 40 pounds. An electronic file will be supplied by the Department, a sample is available, and proof approval is required prior to production.

Vendors must submit a detailed quote letter with their bids; failure to include this documentation will result in automatic bid disqualification. The Department awards contracts based on best price and value rather than lowest bid alone, and may reject bids from vendors with past quality concerns or inability to meet specifications. Only prequalified vendors are eligible to submit bids for this opportunity.