EIA Book Printing Oscar I Am

Patriots Point Development Authority in Charleston County, South Carolina, is seeking a vendor to print 64,000 copies of a 24-page book titled "Oscar I Am" through an Invitation for Bid. The procurement specifically requires four-color CMYK printing on 60-pound white offset paper at 444 PPI, with books trimmed to 8.5" x 11" dimensions. Deliverables include digital color proof covers on 10-point C1S stock with 4/0/0/4 color printing, gloss lamination, and perfect binding in standard single-wall cartons. The bid is exclusively for book printing costs, with shipping to be handled separately. Bids must be submitted online at www.procurement.sc.gov by August 23, 2019, at 10:00 AM, with the award scheduled for August 26, 2019, and target book delivery set for October 4, 2019, to 40 Patriots Point Road in Mount Pleasant. Evaluation criteria will focus on the lowest responsive bid that meets all outlined requirements, with bid inquiries directed to Keith Grybowski at 843-789-9604.

Offerors must be registered as South Carolina state vendors and submit a signed Cover Page and Page Two with their offers. South Carolina residents and vendors utilizing in-state subcontractors may qualify for state preferences under Section 11-35-1524. Contractor pricing must remain fixed for the contract duration, which is scheduled from August 26, 2019, to November 1, 2019. The state reserves the right to request a performance bond or other evidence of financial capability. Nonresident contractors may be subject to South Carolina withholding requirements. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned, and no incumbent vendors are identified in the documentation. While a specific award value is not explicitly stated, the scope involves printing 64,000 book units, which suggests a substantial printing contract for the selected vendor.