Amphibians, Dragonflies, and Moths of Ohio Booklets

The State of Ohio's Department of Administrative Services, specifically the General Services Division's State Printing & Mail Services, is seeking a printing contractor to produce three specialized field guide booklets for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. The procurement involves producing 75,000 total books (25,000 copies each) covering Amphibians, Dragonflies, and Moths of Ohio, with precise printing specifications. The booklets will be full color, self-cover publications with varying page lengths (48, 72, and 80 pages), sized 7.5in x 5.125in, and printed on 70# white gloss coated text stock with full bleeds and a minimum 150-line screen. Key requirements include four-color process printing, saddle stitching on the 7.5-inch edge, and head-to-head cover design with head-to-foot text orientation. The contractor must provide high-resolution color-matched proofs, participate in an on-site press check, and deliver the completed books to the Ohio Division of Wildlife Warehouse in Columbus by July 17, 2025. The bid (Bid Number SRC0000030424) is due on May 8, 2025, with strict quality control measures mandating exact color matching and graphic link verification.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Presswork cannot be subcontracted, which may limit potential bidders' capabilities. The bid requires comprehensive pricing that includes all shipping costs, with invoicing processed through DAS State Printing and all invoices referencing the specific job number SRC0000030424. While the exact budget range is not specified, the detailed specifications suggest a comprehensive printing project with significant production requirements. The procurement appears targeted at professional printing firms with sophisticated color printing capabilities, advanced prepress skills, and the ability to meet exacting technical specifications. The project represents a specialized printing contract for educational materials focused on Ohio's wildlife, with a total production volume of 75,000 booklets across three distinct publications.