Print and Distribute The Daily Campus Newspaper

The University of Connecticut (UConn) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) solicitation number SD022124 for print and distribution services of The Daily Campus student newspaper. The procurement seeks experienced and qualified firms to establish a multi-year contract for broadsheet newspaper printing services supporting the university's student newspaper operations. The solicitation is open from February 22, 2024, at 8:00 AM EST to March 20, 2024, at 2:00 PM EDT, with a dedicated vendor question period running from February 22, 2024, at 8:15 AM EST until March 6, 2024, at 2:00 PM EST. Prospective vendors must submit their proposals through UConn's HuskyBuy self-service online portal, with delivery terms specified as Free On Board Destination and payment terms to be vendor-specified. The RFP requires firms to demonstrate expertise in newspaper printing and distribution, with a focus on producing a high-quality broadsheet student newspaper that meets the university's operational requirements.

The solicitation appears to be an open competition with no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation. No incumbent vendor information is provided, and the document does not specify any organizational preferences or disadvantaged enterprise requirements. While the RFP does not disclose an estimated total contract value or budget range, it indicates a multi-year contract opportunity for the selected vendor. The procurement is specifically for Tolland County, Connecticut, and will be managed directly by the University of Connecticut. Interested vendors are encouraged to carefully review the complete solicitation documents available through the HuskyBuy portal and to contact Sheneil Duncan at the university for any additional information or assistance in preparing their bid submission.