Printing of Introduction to Missouri Fishes booklet

The Missouri Department of Conservation is requesting bids on printing 17,000 copies of a 40-page "Introduction to Missouri Fishes" booklet under IFB MDC 0000000252SL, with bids due August 31, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time. Participation by Organizations for the Blind or Sheltered Workshops is required at either the primary-contractor or subcontractor level in an amount equal to at least the greater of $5,000 or 2 percent of total contract value, with bonus points of 5 to 15 points available based on participation commitment levels.

The specification calls for 8.5" × 11" final size, saddle-stitch binding, four-color process printing on white 60-pound coated recycled gloss text with full bleeds throughout. The contractor's printing facility must be located within the continental United States, and completed booklets must be delivered within 20 business days of receiving materials to Dock 4 at the Department of Conservation, 230 Commerce Drive, Suite 301, Jefferson City, Missouri, during specified dock hours Monday through Friday, excluding state holidays. The Department will accept overruns of up to 5 percent on a declining payment scale ranging from 100 percent of the per-unit price for 1 percent overrun down to 80 percent for 5 percent overrun. Liquidated damages of $100 per day apply for delinquent delivery, subject to Department approval for weather delays.

All pricing shall be firm and fixed, quoted FOB Destination with Freight Prepaid and Allowed, and must include all associated costs. Suppliers must comply with Missouri business compliance requirements including state tax compliance certification, Secretary of State registration, E-Verify enrollment documentation, and conflict of interest certifications. Contract award is anticipated by December 1, 2026. All responses must be submitted electronically via MissouriBUYS, powered by MOVERS, and suppliers must be registered in that system to be considered for award.