SRC0000031135.pdf

STATE OF OHIO

Department of Administrative Services

General Services Division State Printing & Mail Services

INVITATION TO BID FOR: HSY 7605 8/24 CDL Handbook. 8-1/8" x 10-7/8", 148 - page plus cover, saddle-stitched manual. Cover prints two sided, black ink on 70# white offset text. Inside text prints two sided, black ink and on 35# newsprint with 70 brightness and has no bleeds. Carton pack 26 books per box.

BID NUMBER: SRC0000031135

BID NOTICE DATE: May 19, 2025

OPENING DATE: May 23, 2025 (BIDS CAN ONLY BE SUBMITTED ONLINE, VISIT https://ohiobuys.ohio.gov/page.aspx/en/rfp/request_browse_public, FOR INSTRUCTIONS).

INSTRUCTIONS, TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR BIDDING, STANDARD CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS, Revised 3/1/2024, are a part of this Invitation to Bid. All prior versions of Instructions to Bidders, Contract Terms and Conditions are null and void.

https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/procure.ohio.gov/TCond/Standard_T_C%203-1-24.pdf

Any questions or clarifications regarding this Invitation to Bid (ITB) should be directed to State Printing & Mail Services at e-mail:

tim.riley@das.ohio.gov.

SPECIFICATIONS AND PRICING

1. DESCRIPTION: The purpose of this Invitation to Bid (ITB) is to obtain a contractor to provide HSY 7605 8/24 CDL Handbook for use by the Ohio Department of Public Safety.

2. EXACT QUANTITY: 18,200 (700 CARTONS @ 26/CARTON).

3. UNIT PRICE AWARD: Bidder shall not insert a unit cost more than 3 digits after the decimal point. Digit(s) beyond 3, after the decimal point shall be dropped by DAS and not used in evaluation and any subsequent award. To determine the low lot total price of the ITB, the state will multiply the estimated usage of each item by its corresponding unit price and add the totals together. Failure to bid all items will disqualify your bid.

4. SPECIFICATIONS:

A. SIZE: 8-1/8" x 10-7/8"

B. STOCK: Cover prints 70# white offset text. Text prints 35# newsprint with 70 brightness.

C. NUMBER OF ORIGINALS: 152

D. PRESSWORK: Cover prints two sided, head to head, no bleeds. Text prints two sided, head to head, no bleeds.

E. NUMBERING: N/A

F. INK: Black

G. BINDERY: Collate in sequence, face trim, saddle stitched on 10-7/8" edge.

H. FINISHED TRIM SIZE: 8-1/8" x 10-7/8"

I. TYPESETTING: N/A

J. SUPPLIED TO VENDOR: A PDF will be furnished to the selected vendor. Return all state supplied materials to the proof to person.

K. SAMPLES: N/A

L. PROOF: A Black White laser to size, in page order and carton and/or package label proofs shall be sent to Ohio Department of

Public Safety, Printing Services ATTN: James Toles An electronic proof is required within 3 working days from time job is awarded and must include package and carton labels.E-mail to printrequest@dps.ohio.gov for review.

https://ohiobuys.ohio.gov/page.aspx/en/rfp/request_browse_public https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/procure.ohio.gov/TCond/Standard_T_C%203-1-24.pdf mailto:tim.riley@das.ohio.gov

M. PACKAGING: N/A

N. REQUIRED PACKAGE LABELS: N/A

O. REQUIRED CARTON LABELS: HSY 7605 8/24 CDL Handbook 47230 and quantity in carton. All cartons must contain equal quantity with the exception of last carton.

PACKING SLIP: With delivery, provide a delivery receipt which shall include the following information: Name of ordering agency, DAS job number, ODPS order number 47230, quantity ordered, quantity shipped, requested delivery date, actual date of delivery, title of material, and change order(s), if applicable.

PALLET SPECIFICATIONS: The cartons shall be securely fastened to four-way (40 inches by 48 inches, cube form) pallets with four way entry; flush-type by using shrink-wrap or stretch film. All loaded pallets shall be in cube form, so they are stackable. The loaded cartons shall not extend beyond the perimeter of the pallet. The maximum loaded pallet height shall not exceed 56 inches as measured from the bottom of the pallet. The maximum pallet load shall not exceed a maximum weight of 5,000 pounds.

P. ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS:

5. DELIVERY: REQUESTED BY 6/30/25 (LIST DELIVERY INSTRUCTIONS)

SHIP TO: ODPS Alum Creek Facility, 1583 Alum Creek Dr., Columbus OH 43209

Attn: Receiving

6. INVOICE: DAS STATE PRINTING, ATTN.: INVOICE PROCESSING, 2080 INTEGRITY DRIVE, COLUMBUS, OH 43209. ALL INVOICES SHALL REFERENCE: JOB NUMBER SRC0000031135 WITH A SIGNED DELIVERY RECEIPT.

7. AFFIRMATION AND DISCLOSURE FORM BELOW MUST BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO THE AWARD. RETURN TO PURCHASING ANALYST IN SEPARATE EMAIL. PLEASE INCLUDE JOB NUMBER AND TITLE IN THE SUBJECT LINE OF THE EMAIL.

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AFFIRMATION AND DISCLOSURE FORM

Contractor affirms that Contractor has read and understands the applicable Executive Orders regarding the prohibitions of performance of offshore services, locating State data offshore in any way, or purchasing from Russian institutions or companies.

The Contractor shall provide the name(s) and location(s) where all services under this Contract will be performed and where State data will be located in the spaces provided below or by attachment. If the Contractor will not be using subcontractors, indicate “Not Applicable” in the appropriate spaces.

Contractor Name: Contract Number:

1. Principal business location of Contractor:

(Address) (City, State, Zip)

Name(s)/Principal business location(s) of subcontractor(s):

(Name) (Address, City, State, Zip)

2. Location(s) where services will be performed by Contractor:

Name(s)/Location(s) where services will be performed by subcontractor(s):

3. Location(s) where any State data associated with any of the services Contractor is providing, or seeks to provide, will be accessed, tested, maintained, backed-up, or stored:

Name(s)/Location(s) where any State data associated with any of the services any subcontractor is providing, or seeks to provide, will be accessed, tested, maintained, backed-up, or stored:

Contractor also affirms, understands and agrees that Contractor and its subcontractors are under a duty to disclose to the State any change or shift in location of services performed by Contractor or its subcontractors before, during and after execution of any contract with the State. Contractor agrees to notify the State immediately of any such change or shift in location of its services. The State has the right to terminate the contract if any services are performed or State data is located outside of the United States unless a duly signed waiver from the State has been attained.

On behalf of the Contractor, I acknowledge that I am duly authorized to execute this Affirmation and Disclosure Form and have read and understand that this form is a part of any contract that Contractor may enter into with the State and is incorporated therein.

By:

Authorized Contractor Signature

Print Name:

Title:

Date: