2027 Legislative Printing-Annual Contract

The South Dakota Legislature is soliciting bids for printing and binding the 2027 Session Laws (General Session Laws of the One Hundred Second Legislative Session), with bids due November 5, 2026 and contract performance running December 1, 2026 through November 30, 2027.

The scope consists of printing 74 copies of legislation anticipated between 570 and 620 pages. The Legislature will supply camera-ready PDF files prepared by the Legislative Research Council and Code Counsel within 45 calendar days from the date the last bill is signed or vetoed. The successful vendor must submit a final proof in PDF format to Kelly Thompson for review and approval, with authorization to proceed expected within 72 hours of receipt. Delivery of the finished product must occur within 30 calendar days from receipt of the camera-ready file to Kelly Thompson at the SD Legislative Research Council in Pierre, South Dakota.

Printing specifications require 50# white offset paper with a minimum of 30% post-consumer content, black and white interior printing, and excellent print quality. Books must be perfect bound with 10-point coated one-side covers printed in two colors. Each bidder must submit a paper sample with their bid. Bidders should provide pricing on a per-page basis calculated at the maximum page count of 620 pages.

A penalty clause of 1% of contract value applies for each calendar day of delivery delay, certified and deducted by the Director of Procurement Management. Bids shall be firm fixed price, with payment due within 45 days of receipt and written acceptance under the South Dakota Prompt Payment Act; interest accrues at 1.5 percent per month on overdue payments beginning on day 30.

Questions should be directed to Justin Goetz at justin.goetz@sdlegislature.gov or 773-4305.