TS 004 CDL Manuals Rev 3-24 .docx

This is a printing services bid request from the Department of Technology, Management & Budget for the production of CDL (Commercial Driver's License) Manuals. The project requires the printing and binding of 30,022 copies of a 172-page manual with a finish size of 8.5 x 10.875 inches. The manual consists of a 4-page cover printed on 65-pound white uncoated stock with PMS 300 blue and black inks, and 168 pages of body text printed on 30-pound newsprint in black ink on both sides. Books must be perfect bound and packed 34 units per carton on 4-way skids with a maximum height of 4 cartons, resulting in 883 total cartons. An electronic file will be provided by the department, and one PDF proof is required for vendor approval prior to production. The department reserves the right to inspect samples at its office or at a Secretary of State Service Center.

The department awards bids based on best price and value to the state rather than lowest price alone, and reserves the right to reject bids from vendors with past quality concerns or inability to meet specifications. Only prequalified vendors are eligible to bid. Vendors must submit a detailed quote letter with their bid; failure to provide this documentation will result in automatic disqualification. All cartons must contain uniform quantities, and books must arrive undamaged; jobs with improper packing will be rejected and must be repacked before acceptance.