C+C Schedule Printing - 1 Year

Mt. Hood Community College (MHCC) is seeking a printing and mailing vendor for its College plus Community (C+C) quarterly publication through a competitive quote request located in Multnomah County, Oregon. The procurement involves printing and mailing four sequential issues covering Summer 2022, Fall 2022, Winter 2023, and Spring 2023. Specific printing specifications include a defined page count, precise paper stock requirements, and a designated trim size, with an expected print quantity to be distributed across 22 specified zip codes via second-class saturation mailing. The evaluation criteria will prioritize the best overall value, considering factors such as price, quality, vendor availability, professional experience, warranty, and expected delivery timelines. Quotes are due by April 11, 2022, with the contract anticipated to be a one-year agreement. Vendors must be prepared to manage all postal service paperwork, with MHCC providing the approved periodical permit and postage.

The solicitation demonstrates a preference for materials manufactured or produced within Oregon, suggesting potential local business advantages. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the request implies an open competitive process accessible to qualified printing vendors. MHCC reserves the right to determine the lowest responsible bidder, indicating flexibility in vendor selection beyond pure cost considerations. No incumbent vendor information is provided in the available documentation. The solicitation does not specify a precise budget range, though the comprehensive printing and mailing requirements suggest a moderate-value contract. Interested vendors must carefully review the detailed specifications in the attached quote request document and be prepared to demonstrate comprehensive capabilities in publication printing and strategic mailing services.