Malabar and Barkcamp State Park Brochures

The State of Ohio Department of Administrative Services, General Services Division, State Printing & Mail Services has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for printing brochures for Malabar Farm and Barkcamp State Parks. The procurement seeks a contractor to produce 3,000 total brochures, specifically 2,000 for Malabar Farm State Park and 1,000 for Barkcamp State Park. The brochures will be printed on 70# paper with aqueous coating, utilizing four-color process printing, and folded to specifications: initially 8.5" x 14", then double parallel folded to 8.5" x 3.5". The bid number is SRC0000030128, with a bid closing date of April 28, 2025, and a required delivery date of May 23, 2025. Deliverables include printed brochures to be mailed to two specific locations: Matt Rogers at Malabar Farm State Park in Lucas, OH, and Ruth Barker at Barkcamp State Park in Belmont, OH. The procurement requires vendors to complete an Affirmation and Disclosure Form and prohibits subcontracting of presswork.

The ITB does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Invoicing will be processed through the Department of Administrative Services State Printing, with contractors required to reference the job number SRC0000030128. The solicitation includes provisions that require transparency about service locations and compliance with Executive Orders regarding offshore services and data storage. A PDF of the brochure design will be provided to the selected vendor. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the documentation, the contract involves producing informational brochures for two state parks, suggesting a relatively focused procurement. The successful bidder will need to demonstrate printing capabilities, compliance with state regulations, and the ability to meet precise specifications for brochure production and delivery.