Quarterly Publication of MHCC Magazine

Mt. Hood Community College (MHCC) is seeking a vendor to provide quarterly magazine printing and mailing services for its publication from Fall 2025 through Summer 2028. The Request for Quote (RFQ) calls for printing a 16-page, full-color magazine measuring 8.375" x 10.875", to be printed on 60# #3 Advance Gloss Book paper, with an approximate quantity of 150,000 copies per publication. The magazine will be saddle-stitched and require second-class saturation mailing to 15 specified zip codes in Oregon. Evaluation criteria for vendor selection include Experience (60%), Price (20%), Quality (10%), and Vendor Location (10%), with a preference for materials manufactured or produced in Oregon. The quote is due on Wednesday, July 23, 2024, before 10 a.m., with specific file submission and delivery dates for each quarterly edition. MHCC will provide digital files and the periodical permit, while the vendor will be responsible for postal paperwork and mailing details. The college reserves the right to determine the lowest responsible bidder and will issue a purchase order to the successful vendor.

While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types are explicitly mentioned, the RFQ indicates a strong preference for local Oregon-based vendors or those who can manufacture materials within the state. The solicitation allows vendors to quote total print costs and mail services for each quarterly publication and invites potential cost-saving specification suggestions. Though a specific budget range is not provided, vendors are expected to compete on price, which comprises 20% of the evaluation criteria. The contract will cover four years of quarterly publications, from Fall 2025 through Summer 2028, suggesting a potential multi-year engagement with significant cumulative value. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing technological infrastructure that might require integration with the selected vendor's services.