Printing of Second Grade Student Guide

The Missouri Department of Conservation is soliciting bids under Invitation for Bid (IFB) MDC 0000000305SL for printing 25,000 copies of a 172-page Second Grade Student Guide, with responses due November 13, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time. Veteran-owned and workshop-participation bonus points apply to scoring rather than restricting eligibility, and suppliers that are certified as Service-Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (SDVEs) or Honorably Discharged Veteran Enterprises (HDVEs) by the Missouri Office of Equal Opportunity by the bid opening date are eligible for three-point bonus preferences. Suppliers proposing participation by Organizations for the Blind or Sheltered Workshops receive five to fifteen bonus points based on commitment levels meeting or exceeding the greater of $5,000 or 2% of total contract value.

Production specifications call for 8.5" x 11" trim, spiral binding, 4-color process printing with full bleeds, white 80 lb. matte text stock, and white 100 lb. gloss cover stock. The Department will accept overruns up to 5% of the original quantity, with payment scaled from 100% for overruns of 1% or less to 80% for overruns of 5% or less. Delivery must be completed within 20 business days of material receipt to the Department of Conservation at 230 Commerce Drive, Suite 301, Dock 4, Jefferson City, Missouri 65109, Monday through Friday. Pricing must be firm and fixed, quoted FOB Destination Freight Prepaid and Allowed, with freight included in the bid price.

Evaluation is based primarily on cost compliance and responsiveness to mandatory requirements. Suppliers must comply with Missouri state business requirements, including tax compliance certification, Secretary of State registration, E-Verify enrollment for applicable business entities, and conflict of interest disclosures. Responses may be submitted electronically through MissouriBUYS, powered by MOVERS, or by hard-copy mail to buyer of record Lisa LaRivee. A previous contract for these services exists under contract number MDC25157. The original contract period runs from award through January 30, 2027.