RFQ_GRM250306_Printing_of_Transit_Guides_for_SUNTRAN_-_Exhibit_B_-_SunTran_Transit_Guide_-_DRAFT_-_Exhibit_D_-_Price_Proposal.xlsx

The file is a Price Proposal (Exhibit D) for RFQ# GRM250306 issued by the City of Ocala for SunTran's Transit Guide Printing project. The solicitation seeks a vendor to print 10,000 transit guides with specifications detailed in Exhibit A and Exhibit B, with proposals originally posted on May 1, 2025, and due by May 13, 2025. The guides will be printed on 80lb house gloss text paper, using 4/4 Process + Flood Gloss AQ ink, with a flat size of 11.00 x 8.50 inches and a final folded size of 5.5 x 8.50 inches. The selected vendor must complete printing and delivery within one month after receiving the approved PDF version from the City.

The procurement is funded through federal assistance under the Urban Mass Transportation Act and requires compliance with Federal Transit Administration (FTA) guidelines. A Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal of 2.55% is established, with specific requirements for DBE involvement and quarterly reporting. The contract will be awarded to the lowest bidder meeting all specified requirements, with pricing structured on a unit basis where the City will only pay for actual units provided. Eligible bidders must demonstrate capability to meet federal grant clauses, including equal employment opportunity, civil rights, and ethical business practices, with an emphasis on small business participation by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals.