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The Mississippi Secretary of State's Office is seeking a printing and binding vendor for the 2024-2028 Mississippi Official and Statistical Register, commonly known as the "Blue Book". This Invitation for Bid (IFB) #3140003991 solicits services for producing approximately 3,250 Blue Books, including 3,000 perfect bound copies and 250 case bound copies. The procurement requires a comprehensive printing solution that meets specific press and binding specifications, including precise paper stock requirements and detailed production standards. Evaluation criteria will assess the vendor's performance plan, qualifications, experience, equipment, facilities, past performance, and proposed cost. The bid is due on September 26, 2024, with a proposed contract effective date of October 13, 2024. The Blue Book will contain critical information about state and county officials, state institutions, population and election statistics, and other miscellaneous state-related data, as mandated by state law.

While the IFB documentation does not explicitly mention set-aside designations or specific restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises, vendors will need to demonstrate substantial printing capabilities and experience with large-scale government publication projects. The procurement appears to be a standard competitive bid without identified incumbent vendors. The document suggests the project will require high-quality printing infrastructure, advanced binding capabilities, and the ability to handle complex publication requirements. Though a specific budget range is not disclosed, the scale of producing 3,250 books indicates a potentially significant contract value. Interested vendors must carefully review the detailed specifications in the IFB and ensure they can meet the Secretary of State's precise printing and binding requirements for this official state publication.