HSY 7605 8 24 CDL Handbook 31135

The State of Ohio's Department of Administrative Services, General Services Division, State Printing & Mail Services is soliciting bids for the procurement of 18,200 copies of the HSY 7605 8/24 CDL Handbook for the Ohio Department of Public Safety. The contract opportunity, identified by the State Local Contract Opportunity ID 682c01947b14ff93030c4632, is specifically for printing a 148-page plus cover saddle-stitched manual with precise specifications. The handbook must be printed at 8-1/8" x 10-7/8" finished size, with the cover printed on 70# white offset text in black ink and interior pages printed on 35# newsprint with 70 brightness. Bidders must submit their proposals online, with the bid opening date set for May 23, 2025, and a required delivery deadline of June 30, 2025, to the ODPS Alum Creek Facility in Columbus, Ohio. The procurement will be conducted within Franklin County (FIPS Code 39049), with the unit price award determined by multiplying estimated usage of each item by its corresponding unit price. The manual itself is a Modernized Test System CDL Driver Manual copyrighted by the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA), providing comprehensive guidance for Commercial Driver's License applicants.

The contract opportunity does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders will be required to complete an Affirmation and Disclosure Form prior to award, which affirms compliance with Executive Orders regarding offshore services and data location. The form will also require contractors to provide details about their business and service locations. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the procurement involves printing 700 cartons of 26 books per carton, totaling 18,200 handbook copies. Invoices for the contract must reference the job number SRC0000031135 and be sent to DAS State Printing's Invoice Processing department. The manual covers critical areas such as safe driving practices, vehicle inspection procedures, cargo transportation, passenger safety, air brakes, combination vehicles, hazardous materials transportation, and specialized vehicle operations, suggesting a comprehensive and detailed scope of work for the selected printer.