Nebraskaland Magazine Printing, Mailing and Advertising Services

The State of Nebraska, through the Department of Administrative Services' State Purchasing Bureau, is seeking a qualified vendor to provide comprehensive printing, mailing, and advertising services for Nebraskaland Magazine. The procurement involves producing standard magazine issues (up to 10 times per year), lift-outs, subscription/advertising cards, and special issues, with estimated print quantities of approximately 20,000 copies for standard issues and 30,000 for special issues. Contractors must possess specific printing capabilities, including a six-unit or larger offset digital or web press capable of four-color process printing with full bleed. Key technical requirements include detailed specifications for paper stock, printing quality, press checks, proofs, and delivery. The bid opening is scheduled for August 4, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time, with electronic submissions required via ShareFile. Evaluation criteria will include price, location, quality, delivery time, and vendor qualifications, with geographical proximity being a significant factor (contractors located more than 300 miles from Lincoln, Nebraska may be disqualified).

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The contract term will be one year with the option to renew for four additional one-year periods. Contractors must provide comprehensive pricing covering paper, platemaking, press work, ink, bindery, and associated labor for various publication formats including standard issues (52-96 pages), lift-outs, subscription cards, and perfect-bound special issues. The State reserves the right to award the contract based on multiple criteria and maintains flexibility in contract administration, including allowing no underruns and overruns not exceeding 2% of the total run. Vendors must provide appropriate insurance and comply with state regulations. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated in the documents, the cost sheet provides detailed pricing structures for different quantities and publication types, suggesting a potentially significant contract value that would depend on the exact specifications and print quantities required throughout the contract period.