TS 004 CDL Manual rev 6-22.docx

This is a printing services bid request issued by the Department of Technology, Management & Budget for the production of the CDL Manual (Revised June 2022). The project requires the printing and binding of 40,014 copies in one quantity and 60,002 copies in another quantity, totaling between 1,053 and 1,579 cartons depending on the order size. The finished product is an upright format measuring 8.5 by 10.875 inches, comprising 168 pages total (164 text pages plus 4-page cover). The bidder must provide one PDF proof for departmental approval prior to production. A sample is available for inspection at the Department's office or at any Secretary of State Service Center. No specific response deadline, due date, site visit requirements, or bidder's conference is mentioned in this document.

The cover shall be printed on 65-pound white uncoated stock in PMS 300 Blue and Black (2-color front, 1-color back), while the text shall be printed on 30-pound newsprint in black, 1-color both sides. Bindery work includes perfect binding, with packing specifications requiring 38 books per carton arranged on four-way skids with a maximum height of 4 cartons per skid; any shipment exceeding this stacking height will be rejected. Vendors must submit a detailed quote letter with their bid; failure to include this documentation will result in bid disqualification. Award will be made on a best price and value basis to prequalified vendors only; the lowest bid does not guarantee award if quality concerns or requirement non-compliance exists.