Hocking Hills Brochures

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for the production of 5,000 Hocking Hills State Park brochures through the state's Department of Administrative Services, General Services Division, Print Procurement. The procurement seeks a printing contractor to produce brochures with specific technical requirements, including a 16.5x23.25 inch full bleed size, 6-panel unigrid style fold, printed on 80# gloss text using 4-color process with two-sided printing. Key deliverables include providing a PDF to the selected vendor, submitting both digital and hard copy proofs to Dave Parsons at ODNR, and delivering labeled cartons with the total brochure count. The bid is numbered SRC0000033066, was issued on August 11, 2025, with a closing date of August 14, 2025, and requires online bid submissions. The requested delivery date is September 19, 2025, to Hocking Hills State Park in Logan, Ohio. Bidders must comply with specific requirements, including not subcontracting presswork and completing an Affirmation and Disclosure Form.

The ITB includes strict requirements regarding service and data locations, mandating that all services and data must be located within the United States. The solicitation does not explicitly mention set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, but does require comprehensive disclosure of business locations and service performance locations. Contractors must provide detailed information about their business and any potential subcontractors. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated in the provided documentation, the scope involves producing 5,000 full-color brochures detailing Hocking Hills State Park's natural features, geological formations, and recreational opportunities. The procurement appears to be a standard competitive bid process without apparent restrictions on vendor size or type, though compliance with Executive Orders regarding offshore services is required. The brochures will serve as a critical tourism and informational resource for Hocking Hills State Park, highlighting six primary park sites, trail information, and recreational amenities.