Print Services

NC State University Campus Enterprises is seeking print services through a Request for Quotation (RFQ #63-DMP1065011) for specific printed materials, including 8,000 copies of a 28-page orientation guide with cover, 6,750 coupons, and 11,750 dining location folded brochures. The procurement is specifically for Wake County, North Carolina, with detailed requirements for paper stock, printing, and finishing for each item. Vendors must submit print samples and three references demonstrating similar work experience from the past three years, with a preference potentially given to vendors with higher education experience. Key submission dates include questions due by January 23, 2025 at 12:00 PM, and quotes due January 30, 2025 at 5:00 PM through the Bonfire procurement portal. The contract term is one year with options to extend for two additional two-year periods, not exceeding five years total. Materials must be printed in April for delivery during the first week of May 2025, with a potential $500 per day late delivery penalty unless delays are caused by the client.

Print brokers are explicitly ineligible to bid on this contract. The University is tax-exempt (Tax exempt #400021), and the submission requires vendors to use the Bonfire portal at https://ncsu.bonfirehub.com/opportunities/169040 with documents uploaded in PDF format. Pricing must include all shipping and delivery charges, with firm prices quoted for the first year. Price increase requests for years 2-5 must be submitted in writing at least 30 days prior to the effective date, limited to 3% or current CPI, with no more than one increase per year. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, the comprehensive print services contract covers multiple printed materials for campus use. Technical submission requirements include using Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, or Mozilla Firefox browsers with Javascript and cookies enabled, and a maximum file upload size of 1000 MB. Vendors can obtain technical support through Bonfire at Support@GoBonfire.com if needed during the submission process.