2025 Ohio Hunting Regulations Booklet

The State of Ohio's Department of Administrative Services, General Services Division, State Printing & Mail Services is seeking a contractor to produce 380,000 copies of the 2025 Ohio Hunting Regulations booklet through an Invitation to Bid (ITB) numbered SRC0000030974. The procurement requires a detailed print job for a 40-page, full-color booklet measuring 5.375in x 8.375in with specific technical specifications, including saddle stitching, 150 line-screen minimum, and full bleeds on 70# gloss coated white text stock with 87 brightness. Bidders must submit proposals online through the OhioBuys procurement platform by May 23, 2025, with a required delivery date of August 6, 2025, to the Ohio Division of Wildlife Warehouse in Columbus. Critical requirements include providing two hard copy proofs, participating in an on-site press sheet inspection, and packaging the booklets in sets of 20 or 25, shrink-wrapped, twine-tied, or paper-strapped, and packed 100-200 per 200# test corrugated box. Contractors must also strictly adhere to color matching standards and are prohibited from subcontracting presswork.

The solicitation appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, and the procurement is open to qualified printing contractors. The ITB includes strict requirements regarding offshore services, explicitly prohibiting service performance outside the United States and allowing contract termination if this condition is violated. While no incumbent vendor is mentioned, the detailed specifications suggest a highly technical and precise printing requirement that demands significant print production expertise. The total contract value is implied by the production of 380,000 booklets, though an exact budget range is not specified in the available documentation. Potential bidders must demonstrate capabilities in high-quality, large-volume color printing, precise bindery techniques, and complex packaging specifications, with a focus on producing a professional, regulatory publication for the Ohio Division of Wildlife.