A ship shaped tale book print

Patriots Point Development Authority, a South Carolina governmental entity, is soliciting bids for the printing of 6,500 copies of a children's book titled "A Ship Shaped Tale" through a sealed bid procurement process. The project requires a 24-page full-color book printed on 70# Husky Opaque text with a 10-point C1S cover stock, saddle-stitched and trimmed to 8.5" x 11" dimensions. Digital color proofs are mandatory, and the targeted shipping date is January 21, 2021, with distribution to 200-300 schools and sites throughout South Carolina. The procurement will be conducted through the South Carolina procurement system at www.procurement.sc.gov, with bids due on December 23, 2021, at 10:00 AM and award notification scheduled for December 30, 2021. Evaluation criteria will focus on the lowest responsible and responsive bid price, with bidders required to hold offers open for a minimum of thirty calendar days following the opening date. Technical questions can be directed to Keith Grybowski at 843-789-9604 or kgrybowski@patriotspoint.org.

Bidders must be registered as South Carolina vendors and will be subject to state preferences for resident vendors, contractors, and subcontractors. The solicitation includes requirements for certification of independent price determination, debarment status, drug-free workplace compliance, and adherence to ethics laws. Vendors must provide pricing that includes all printing costs, handling fees, and shipping coordination to multiple distribution sites, with books to be packaged in single-wall cartons containing 60 books per carton (with some flexibility on carton quantities). Payment will be made via electronic funds transfer, and nonresident contractors may be subject to South Carolina withholding tax requirements. While no specific contract value is explicitly stated, the procurement involves producing 6,500 books with comprehensive distribution logistics. Shipping will be coordinated using a USPS account provided by Patriots Point, and any excess books will be shipped to the Patriots Point Education Department in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. The contract appears to be a one-time print and distribution project without specified renewal options.