Print Services

NC State University is seeking print services for a detailed project involving 45,000 EMAS Travel Brochures and 46,500 inserts through Request for Quotation #63-DMP1087376, issued by the university's Procurement and Business Services. The procurement covers 45,000 domestic inserts and 1,500 international inserts, to be delivered to two campus locations within 10 working days of job receipt. Vendors must produce a 12-page booklet with 4 tabs, utilizing 80# Matte Cover for the booklet and domestic inserts, and either 65# Cover or 100# Text for international inserts. All materials must be printed on a 4-color press using CMYK with tight registration and heavy coverage. Key deadlines include questions due by April 8, 2025 at 12:00 p.m., and quotes due by April 16, 2025 at 5:00 p.m., with a proposed contract term of 18 months. Vendors are required to provide references, print samples, and demonstrate compliance with technical and accessibility requirements. A significant penalty of $500 per day will be imposed for missed delivery deadlines.

The solicitation does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The contract appears open to qualified print service providers who can meet the detailed technical specifications. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the university is tax-exempt and seeking competitive bids. The potential award value is not directly stated, but the scope suggests a substantial print production project encompassing 91,500 total printed materials across domestic and international versions. Vendors will need to demonstrate robust printing capabilities, including high-quality color printing, precise registration, and the ability to handle complex multi-page booklets with tabbed sections. The 18-month contract duration suggests potential for ongoing or recurring print service needs beyond the initial production run, which could represent a significant opportunity for the selected vendor.