Printing of food guide booklets

The South Carolina Department of Public Health is requesting quotes for printing 41,650 WIC food guide booklets under Solicitation 5400030112, with offers due September 10, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. ET. Resident vendor, resident contractor, or resident subcontractor preferences apply under South Carolina Code Section 11-35-1524 where statutory requirements are met.

The scope requires four-color process printing of 8" × 8" saddle-stitched booklets in English and Spanish. The drop-ship specification calls for delivery of 31,650 booklets to 62 WIC offices and clinics across four geographic regions (Lowcountry, Midlands, Pee Dee, Upstate) with location-specific quantities based on program enrollment, plus 10,000 booklets to the Department of Public Health Educational Materials Library in Cayce. Delivery must be completed by October 14, 2026. The specification requires highest print-quality standards with crisp, sharp typefaces and consistent color and design throughout production. All delivery, shipping, and handling charges must be included in pricing, along with a mandatory pre-production color-match proof at no additional charge to the department.

This is a one-time printing project with no renewal options. Fixed pricing for the complete project must be submitted in US dollars. Award notification is scheduled for September 16, 2026. Questions are due September 1, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. ET. No pre-bid conference or site visit is required. Offerors must be registered as South Carolina vendors prior to submission and comply with standard state certifications regarding independent price determination, debarment status, drug-free workplace, ethics, and immigration prohibitions. Award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder.