3988 23 How to Breastfeed Book

The State of Ohio's Department of Administrative Services General Services Division is seeking bids for a printing contract to produce 30,000 copies of a 28-page "How to Breastfeed" instructional book for the Ohio Department of Health's Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program, specifically targeting Franklin County. The procurement involves producing a 7" x 10" book with precise printing specifications, including four-color offset printing, gloss aqueous coating, full bleeds, and saddle-stitched binding on the 10" dimension. Bidders must submit their proposals online by March 18, 2025, with required deliverables including a high-resolution color-matched PDF proof and physical book samples that meet exact production requirements. The books are to be printed on white 100# gloss coated text stock, packaged in shrink-wrapped bundles of 25, and delivered to the Ohio Department of Health/WIC facility in Columbus by April 18, 2025. Evaluation criteria will likely focus on unit pricing, with bids required to be submitted with unit prices to no more than three decimal places, and the total lot price determining the award.

This procurement is specifically designated as a minority set-aside bid under Ohio Revised Code Chapter 125.08.1, which means only minority-owned businesses are eligible to compete for this contract. The set-aside designation is designed to support and promote minority business participation in state procurement processes. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the procurement involves producing 30,000 book copies, which suggests a potentially significant contract value. Vendors must complete an Affirmation and Disclosure Form addressing offshore services and data location, demonstrating additional compliance requirements beyond standard printing specifications. The contract appears focused on supporting public health education by providing comprehensive breastfeeding guidance materials through the WIC Program, with a clear emphasis on supporting minority business enterprises in the state's procurement ecosystem.