EDIS90825 - Printing and Delivery Services for Custom #1Bi and #10W Envelopes

The California State Controller's Office (SCO) is conducting an Invitation for Bid (IFB) EDIS90825 for comprehensive printing and delivery services for custom envelopes. The procurement seeks a contractor to manage an agreement for producing and delivering 6,784,000 #1Bi custom white envelopes with indicia and 89,460,000 #10W custom printed window envelopes over a three-year contract period. Specific envelope requirements include using Boise Cascade Recycled White Wove #24 paper with 30 percent post-consumer waste, printing in PMS-Reflex Blue, and incorporating the Controller's seal and return address. The bid submission deadline is July 21, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. PT, with an anticipated contract award date of August 4, 2025, and a contract start date of September 15, 2025. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation including various certifications related to small business participation, civil rights, and state contracting requirements. Potential contractors will need to demonstrate capability in high-volume envelope printing, precise specifications adherence, and reliable delivery logistics.

The solicitation includes a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirement, with a minimum three percent DVBE participation goal and potential incentives up to five percent. While the total estimated contract value is not explicitly stated, the detailed delivery schedules suggest a significant procurement volume. Bidders must provide evidence of their ability to meet small business participation goals, civil rights compliance, and other state-mandated contracting conditions. The contract includes provisions for potential amendments to add funds or services as needed, indicating flexibility in the procurement approach. Organizations interested in responding must carefully review the comprehensive documentation requirements, demonstrating not only technical printing capabilities but also compliance with California's diverse supplier and social equity contracting objectives. The procurement appears designed to ensure both operational excellence and broader economic inclusion in the state's printing services procurement.