2025 Wild Ohio Magazine Issue 2

The State of Ohio's Department of Administrative Services is seeking a printing and mailing contractor for the 2025 Wild Ohio Magazine, Issue 2, a procurement targeting the production of a 36-page magazine with specific technical requirements. The solicitation requires the production of 46,800 copies of an 8.25in x 10in magazine, printed in four-color process on 80# gloss cover stock and 70# text stock, with saddle-stitched binding. The contractor will be responsible for addressing and mailing 46,000 copies through USPS, requiring CASS encoding, Zip+4 sorting, and processing the mailing list through the NCOA database. Key deliverables include press proofing, on-site press sheet inspection, and precise magazine production meeting exacting printing specifications. The Invitation to Bid (ITB) numbered SRC0000028763 was issued on 03/12/25 with a bid closing date of 03/19/25, and a requested magazine delivery date of April 9, 2025 or earlier. Evaluation will likely focus on unit pricing, technical capabilities, and compliance with detailed printing and mailing specifications outlined in the procurement documents.

While the ITB does not explicitly outline set-aside designations or vendor restrictions, it does require vendors to complete an Affirmation and Disclosure Form detailing service locations and compliance with executive orders regarding offshore services and data location. The procurement appears to be open to qualified printing and mailing vendors capable of meeting the technical and logistical requirements for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources publication. The total contract value is not explicitly stated, but the production volume of 46,800 magazines suggests a moderate-scale printing contract. Vendors must demonstrate capability in high-quality color printing, precise magazine production, complex addressing and mailing services, and compliance with USPS regulations. The contract will route through a specific USPS facility in Columbus, Ohio, and requires comprehensive documentation including PS Form 3541 for mailing verification.