TS 004 CDL Manual Reprint Rev 9-19.docx

This is a bid request from the Department of Technology, Management & Budget Printing Services for the reprint of a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Manual. The project requires printing 38,000 copies of the manual in an upright finish size of 8½ x 10⅞ inches. The manual consists of a 4-page cover printed on 65# white uncoated cover stock in PMS 300 Blue and Black with 2-color printing (2/1), and 156 pages of text printed on 30# newsprint in black 1/1 (single-sided printing on both sides). The binding method is perfect binding, with packing requirements specifying 38 books per carton on 4-way skids with a maximum height of 4 cartons per skid. The copy will be supplied electronically, and a hard copy proof in book form (not necessarily bound) is required prior to production. A sample is available for inspection at the Department's office or at Secretary of State Service Centers.

Award of the contract will be based on best price and value to the state, meaning the lowest bidder may not receive the award if quality concerns or inability to meet requirements are identified. Only prequalified vendors are eligible for consideration. All cartons must contain the same number of books, and skids packed above 4 cartons in height will result in job rejection until repacked correctly. No specific response dates, due dates, or contract term information is provided in this bid request document.