Dsmv 320: NH CDL driver’s manual (REV 08/26)

The New Hampshire Bureau of Graphic Services, on behalf of the NH Department of Safety Division of Motor Vehicles, is requesting bids for printing the DSMV 320: NH CDL Driver's Manual (Revision 08/26) with bids due August 25, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EST. The ability to meet the September 30, 2026 delivery deadline to the NH Department of Safety Warehouse in Concord is a qualifying factor in award determination.

Bidders must meet specifications for a perfect-bound 8.5" x 11" book with 160 text pages plus a 4-page cover. Text pages must be printed in black ink on white 50# uncoated freesheet economy offset text with 80% brightness or better and 30% or more postconsumer waste content. The cover must be printed 1/1 in black on white 65 lb. smooth opaque cover with 30% or more postconsumer waste content. Bidders must identify the brand and product names of proposed papers and their postconsumer waste contents. The State is requesting bids for two quantity options: 2,500 books and 5,000 books, with underruns not to exceed 10% and no overruns permitted.

Production must be located within the United States. The printer must provide one hard copy proof of the complete assembled and trimmed book before production commences. Cartons must be bulk-packed with approximately 50 books per carton weighing no more than 40 lbs. each, with all palletized loads not exceeding 40" wide x 52" high x 48" deep. All pricing must be submitted in U.S. dollars, exclude federal excise tax, and include delivery on an F.O.B. Destination basis. The award will be made to the lowest qualified bidder. In cases of tied bids, New Hampshire businesses receive preference over out-of-state bidders. Bids are to be submitted electronically to Printing.Bids@das.nh.gov, with bid opening at the Bureau of Graphic Services offices at 12 Hills Avenue, Concord, NH.