OOD 0695 Envelopes

The State of Ohio Department of Administrative Services, General Services Division is soliciting bids for 1,500,000 window envelopes under ITB OOD 0695, with bids due July 23, 2026 and delivery to the Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities warehouse in Columbus by August 14, 2026.

The scope comprises white wove 28# stock, 6" × 9½" booklet-style envelopes with custom window, inside security tint, and black return address printing, constructed for high-speed inserting machines. The envelopes will be delivered in three lots of 500,000 units each. After proof approval, a test run of 500 envelopes must be provided. Soft proofs require state approval and may be held for three working days. Presswork shall not be subcontracted.

Award will be based on lowest lot total price, calculated by multiplying estimated usage by unit price. Bidders must not include more than three decimal places in unit pricing. Failure to bid all items results in disqualification. Delivery requires a truck equipped with liftgate and electric jack, plus 60-minute advance notification to the unmanned Columbus facility. Pallets must be secured with shrink-wrap or strong film, with a maximum height of 56 inches and weight limit of 3,300 pounds per pallet.

Prior to award, the Affirmation and Disclosure Form must be completed confirming that all services will be performed within the United States and acknowledging executive orders regarding offshore service prohibitions and restrictions on Russian institutions. Bids must be submitted online through the Ohio Buys portal.