Business Cards and Envelopes

Delaware's Government Support Services is seeking proposals to establish a statewide contract for business cards and envelopes for state agencies, school districts, political subdivisions, and other authorized entities, with proposals due November 4, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. EST. Written questions close October 14, 2026.

The scope covers standard business cards (one-color, two-color, and full-color printing in quantities of 100–1,000 units per box), raised-print thermographic business cards (one-color and two-color in quantities of 250–1,000 units), and envelopes across five categories: virgin white (No. 6, 9, 10 commercial, Printmaster, and open-end 6x9 to 10x13 inches); recycled white (No. 10 commercial, security tint, window, colored, diamond wove, open-end, and Tyvek); kraft brown (open-end and clasp 6x9 to 12x15 inches, and No. 7 coin); interoffice (10x13-inch string and button with printed sides); and optional printing services (one-color through full-color, additional PMS colors, logo application, state seal, variable printing, typesetting, and rush services). Deliveries are FOB Destination with freight prepaid; the State will utilize purchase cards for payment without additional vendor charges.

The contract runs two years from May 1, 2027 through April 30, 2029, with five optional one-year renewals negotiable no later than 90 days before expiration. Pricing must remain firm for the initial term; renewal adjustments are capped at the Philadelphia All Urban Consumers Price Index. Successful vendors must carry commercial general liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence/$3 million per aggregate and product liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence/$3 million aggregate. Vendors must submit monthly usage reports by the 15th of each month and quarterly subcontracting reports detailing diversity supplier participation.

Proposals are evaluated on qualifications and experience (35 points), technical approach and scope response (50 points), product quality and samples (35 points), financial stability (15 points), references (20 points), and cost (45 points). The State reserves the right to make multiple awards and to award by item type or lump sum. Contract award is expected within 90 days of bid opening. Bid and performance bonds are waived.