ALPLM Richard Hunt Exhibit Book Publishing

The state of Illinois, through the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum (ALPLM) in Springfield, is seeking to award a contract for the commercial printing and binding of a 120-page hardcover book with a cloth case and dust jacket. The agency requires 3,000 copies of the book, which has a finished size of 9.5 x 12 inches, and vendors must meet specific requirements for the stock, ink, and binding process, delivering the final books to ALPLM by October 23, 2024. Quotes must be submitted through the BidBuy procurement portal, and the agency reserves the right to award the contract to the lowest priced vendor that meets the minimum requirements and specifications. ALPLM is seeking an established vendor in the commercial book printing field, and all quoted prices must be valid for 90 days from the submission date.

The contract opportunity does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The RFQ states that ALPLM reserves the right to reject any or all offers, as well as its ability to award by item, part, portion, group, or total. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed, and the RFQ does not provide any information on existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFQ also does not specify a budget range or award value for this procurement.