Printing of Business Cards

The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' Statewide Procurement Division has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 304T-26-966A1 for comprehensive business card printing services for state agencies, with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality identified as a primary customer. The procurement seeks a contractor to provide business card printing across multiple specifications, including standard 2 x 3.5 inch cards with 80lb white paper, 14-18 pt thickness, and capabilities for both CMYK and PMS color printing. Vendors must offer digital and thermography printing methods with options for single, two, and three-color configurations on front and back sides, with minimum order quantities of 250 identical cards per box. The solicitation requires a minimum of 20% recycled content paper and detailed pricing on a mandatory price sheet. Bid responses are due by July 30, 2025, at 1:30 PM Central Time in Austin, TX, with the initial contract term running from the effective date through September 30, 2026, and potential renewal options extending through September 30, 2029.

The contract does not specify explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, but requires comprehensive legal and ethical compliance, including anti-discrimination policies, tax obligations, and insurance requirements. Respondents must provide detailed company information, certifications, and affirm compliance with Texas government codes and federal regulations. The contract includes a 1.5% Texas SmartBuy administrative fee charged to the contractor and mandates specific insurance coverage, with contractors required to provide warranty against defects and be prepared to replace or refund defective products within two weeks of notification. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the solicitation anticipates procuring approximately 2,865 boxes of business cards with varying quantities (250, 500, or 1,000+ cards per box). Contractors must maintain strict confidentiality, comply with intellectual property guidelines, and adhere to electronic and information resources accessibility standards, with potential consequences including contract disqualification for non-compliance.