Bid No. 26-057 Printing Services for the Springfield Police Department

The City of Springfield, Massachusetts, specifically the Springfield Police Department, is seeking a price agreement for printing services through Bid No. 26-057, targeting comprehensive printing needs for municipal operations. The procurement encompasses the supply and delivery of various printed materials including forms, booklets, postcards, and additional items on an on-call, as-needed basis. Interested vendors must submit bids by November 19, 2025, at 2:00 P.M., with bid forms available starting October 28, 2025, through the city's website. All prospective bidders must submit any questions to Carol Teixeira-Dragon by November 7, 2025, at 4:30 P.M. The contract will have an initial one-year term with two potential one-year renewal options, ensuring flexibility for the city's ongoing printing requirements. Evaluation criteria will likely include pricing, quality of proposed services, and adherence to procurement guidelines outlined in Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30B.

The procurement explicitly supports diversity in contracting, with a stated goal of achieving 20% minority and women participation. The City of Springfield reserves the right to waive informalities or reject bids deemed not in the public interest, providing significant discretion to the Chief Procurement Officer. The estimated annual contract value is $20,000.00, representing a moderate-scale printing services opportunity for qualified vendors. While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, potential respondents should be prepared to demonstrate capabilities in producing high-quality municipal printing materials. The procurement is jurisdiction-specific to Hampden County and will be published in the Springfield Union News on October 28, 2025. Interested vendors should carefully review all procurement documents and ensure compliance with local procurement statutes and diversity participation requirements.