Augusta Nursery Direct Printed Boxes

The Virginia Department of Forestry (DOF) is conducting a competitive procurement for direct printed shipping boxes for the Augusta Nursery. The solicitation seeks a vendor to furnish and deliver 2,000 stitched and coated shipping boxes in two specific sizes: 40"x10"x10" and 46"x12"x12". These boxes must be 200C grade with 40H MICH-CO-IN coating and direct printed in black using DOF-supplied printing plates, with printing centered on the front, back, and top of each box. Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of three years' experience in successfully fulfilling direct printing orders and possess the appropriate printing equipment to complete the project. The evaluation criteria will be based on the cumulative bid price, with the contract awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The delivery deadline is set for December 15, 2024, and bids must be submitted electronically via the eVA procurement system by September 6, 2024. Notably, bidders must return the DOF-owned printing plates with the final delivery, and the DOF will reimburse the full cost to reproduce plates if they are lost while under the contractor's control.

The procurement is subject to the Small Business Enhancement Award Priority, which allows for set-asides for DSBSD-certified micro and small businesses, including women-owned and minority-owned firms. The contract opportunity covers jurisdictions including Arlington County and Countryside CDP in Virginia. The Notice of Award indicates that SupplyOne Weyers Cave was selected as the successful vendor, with a contract performance period from October 4, 2024, through October 3, 2025. While specific budget details are not extensively documented, the bid tabulation shows that SupplyOne's accepted proposal totaled $21,044.00. The procurement follows standard Commonwealth of Virginia general terms and conditions, which include provisions for anti-discrimination, ethics requirements, and standard contractual protections. The solicitation includes specific restrictions on product substitutions, requiring prior written approval, and maintains provisions that allow the agency to reject bids if the quoted overrun cost equals or exceeds the base lot price.