C24830001 - Tidebooks research, design and printing

The California Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) is seeking a qualified contractor to provide research, design, printing, and delivery services for the Northern California Tidebooks, an educational pamphlet detailing tides and currents for California's boaters as part of the Boating Clean and Green Program. The contract term is for 39 months from September 31, 2024 through December 31, 2027, with two optional one-year extensions. The contractor must meet minimum qualifications to provide the full scope of services, which includes researching and designing content such as tide and current tables, environmental services at marinas, and boating best practices. The contractor is required to print and deliver a minimum of 5,300 tidebooks per year, with the State reserving the right to increase or decrease the quantity as needed. Bidders must submit a sample product alongside their bid price, and the bid opening date is August 13, 2024.

This contract opportunity includes a 6% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirement, as well as a 5% Small Business preference. Bidders must provide documentation to support any preference claims. The State reserves the right to waive any irregularities in the bids or reject any or all bids. The pricing information is provided in the Service Contracts Bid Form, which the contractor must complete and submit as part of the bid response. The contract's budget is contingent on the State's appropriations, but the exact award value is not specified.