Printing of A Paddler's Guide to Missouri

The Missouri Department of Conservation is requesting bids for printing 5,000 copies of "A Paddler's Guide to Missouri," a 104-page publication, under IFB MDC 0000000284SL, with bids due October 15, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time. A three percent preference goal applies to Service-Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises and Honorably Discharged Veteran Business Enterprises certified by the Missouri Office of Equal Opportunity. The Department also grants a five to fifteen bonus point preference for suppliers utilizing organizations for the blind or sheltered workshops at minimum amounts of $5,000 or 2 percent of total contract value.

The publication is 8.5 inches by 11 inches, spiral-bound with clear plastic coil, printed four-color process with full bleeds on white 70 lb. offset text stock and white 100 lb. gloss cover stock. The printer's facility must be located within the continental United States. The contractor must deliver completed books within twenty business days of receiving materials and transport them at contractor expense to the Department's dock in Jefferson City, Missouri. Books must be packed in cartons not exceeding 35 lbs with specified labeling. Liquidated damages of $100 per day apply for delinquent delivery, though weather-related delays may be excused with Department approval. The contractor must provide one digital proof set prior to printing and may accept overruns up to 5 percent at decreasing compensation rates (100% of unit price for 1 percent overrun down to 80% for 5 percent overrun).

The contract period runs from award through December 30, 2026. All pricing must be firm and fixed; bids are evaluated on price alone. Responses are submitted electronically via MissouriBUYS or by U.S. mail. Mandatory compliance requirements include Missouri tax clearance verification, Secretary of State registration, E-Verify enrollment documentation, and conflict-of-interest affidavits. Payment is due thirty calendar days after invoice receipt.