Dakota State Viewbook - Print Project

Dakota State University is seeking a vendor to print the Dakota State Viewbook, a comprehensive print project located in Madison, South Dakota. The procurement involves producing a 22-page booklet with a 6-page wrap cover, requiring 4-color process printing, foil stamping, die-cutting, folding, saddle stitching, and hand stitching of covers. The specifications mandate printing on 100# Flo Gloss cover and text paper, with gloss UV coating and satin aqueous coating. Initially specified for 62,000 copies, the quantity was revised to 15,000 booklets in Addendum #1. The deliverables include an 8" x 7" finished booklet with precise printing and binding requirements, to be delivered to the DSU Production Center. The original posting date was August 23, 2022, with a proposal due date of August 31, 2022, and an expected delivery timeline of approximately 45 days after contract award.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly outlined in the available documentation. The contract opportunity does not provide detailed information about incumbent vendors, existing infrastructure, or specific integration requirements. While precise budget ranges were not specified, the comprehensive printing specifications suggest a professional-grade print production project. The procurement is being conducted through the State of South Dakota's procurement process, as outlined in the attached Vendor Manual, which describes standard state bidding procedures. Potential vendors would need to be registered with the South Dakota Office of Procurement Management and comply with the state's vendor registration requirements, which include an annual $50 registration fee. The contract appears to be a direct procurement for Dakota State University's marketing materials, focused on producing a high-quality viewbook for recruitment or informational purposes.