Printing- School Readiness for Legendary Learners

The State of North Dakota's Office of Management and Budget (OMB)/Central Services Division is seeking an informal bid for printing services for the "School Readiness for Legendary Learners" publication. The procurement is specifically for Burleigh County and involves printing a 56-page document with options for 5,000, 7,500, or 10,000 copies. The printed materials will be produced on 100# white gloss cover and 70# white gloss text paper, printed 4/4 with bleeds, and spiral bound. Deliverables must be transported to the Job Service Building in Bismarck, ND by December 15, 2025. The bid response deadline is October 23, 2025, at 1:00 PM, with electronic submissions required through the SPO Online system. Evaluation will be based on the lowest responsible bidder meeting all specified technical requirements, including high-resolution color proofs and specific packaging instructions. Bidders must provide unit and total pricing for the three quantity options and report recycled paper content, though this will not impact bid evaluation.

The procurement has a strict North Dakota printing preference, meaning only bids from North Dakota bidders will be considered, effectively restricting competition to in-state vendors. The state is tax-exempt and will not pay sales or federal excise tax, with the successful vendor responsible for transportation and handling charges. While no specific disadvantaged enterprise requirements are mentioned, the localized bidding restriction creates a unique market constraint. The solicitation does not provide specific budget ranges or possible award values, but the three quantity options (5,000, 7,500, and 10,000 copies) suggest flexibility in potential contract scope. No incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure integration requirements are specified in the documentation. Vendors must comply with all technical specifications, including paper type, printing method, binding style, and delivery requirements, to be considered for the contract.