Print ITQ

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of General Services, Bureau of Procurement, is issuing an Invitation to Qualify (ITQ) for Printed Materials services under Contract Number 4400034012 to supply printing services to all Commonwealth agencies. The procurement covers five commodity categories: bound print materials, commercial forms, maps, signage, and variable data printing. Qualified suppliers must demonstrate a minimum of two years of experience in their selected commodity code, possess capability to perform 51 percent or more of requested printing requirements, maintain ownership or leasership of necessary printing, binding, inserting, and mailing equipment, and complete all required certifications including Iran Free Procurement, Lobbying Certification, Reciprocal Limitations Act, Workers Protection and Investment certifications, and submission of a Company Profile and GSPUR-89 State of Manufacture Chart. The contract will run from the effective date through September 31, 2031, with one five-year renewal option available. Key performance requirements include accepting orders Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST; providing order confirmation within 24 hours; maintaining a 98 percent on-time delivery rate; and achieving standard delivery within twenty business days from proof approval. Awards will be made on a low-cost basis for individual requests for quotes (RFQs) issued to all qualified suppliers within each category. The ITQ was posted March 6, 2026, with a due date of September 30, 2031, and no pre-bid conference is scheduled; all questions must be submitted in writing to the Issuing Officer.

All responsive and responsible bidders meeting ITQ requirements are eligible for contract award; no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types are specified in the solicitation documents. Contractors must comply with prevailing wage rates as determined by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry or provide proof of a valid collective bargaining agreement, and must maintain Worker's Compensation Insurance and Public Liability and Property Damage Insurance with minimum coverage of $250,000 per person and $1,000,000 per occurrence. All printing must meet Commonwealth quality specifications including 150 line screen or greater, color registration within .005 inches, and use of vegetable-based inks only, with all items delivered F.O.B. Destination within thirty days of the Effective Date unless otherwise specified in individual Purchase Orders. No incumbent vendors or existing contractors are identified in the solicitation documents. The Commonwealth reserves the right to conduct site visits and press checks at Contractor facilities and to order additional quantities not to exceed ten percent of original quantities within sixty days of delivery at the original contract price. No specific budget range or award value is provided in the posted solicitation materials.