Furnish and Deliver Diploma Covers for the Office of the Registrar Bid Cancelled: 07/24/2024 Fax Inquiry Deadline 4/3/2024

The state and local contracting opportunity is for Southeastern Louisiana University (SLU) to procure diploma covers on an as-needed basis for the Office of the Registrar. The contract term is for one year from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025, with the possibility of four additional 12-month extensions. The bid requires furnishing and delivering two sizes of diploma covers (8.5 x 11 inches and 11 x 14 inches) that meet specific material, construction, and design requirements, including featuring the university seal and name hot stamped in gold foil. The contract also includes specifications for diploma inserts. Key requirements include a three-day order fulfillment guarantee, the ability to reorder diplomas weekly, no minimum order quantities, and an electronic method for storing and editing diploma information. The bidder must be a registered manufacturer of diplomas, not a jobber, and orders may not be sublet to other manufacturers. Bids are due on April 11, 2024, by 4 p.m. Central Time.

This procurement opportunity is not restricted to any set-aside designations or types of organizations. However, the University has a preference for products produced, manufactured, harvested, grown, or assembled in Louisiana. The Invitation to Bid does not provide any information about incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it specify an award value or budget range.