Recycling Flyers Printing and Packing: Phase 5

The City of Pittsburgh's Office of Management and Budget, representing the Department of Public Works, is seeking quotes for a printing and packing project related to recycling outreach materials (RFQ #2023-RFQ-124). The procurement involves printing 22,000 copies each of multiple materials, including a "Bins are Coming" postcard, welcome letter with FAQ, collection schedule, waste reduction information, info card, and top issue card. All materials must be printed on 30% post-consumer recycled paper using four-color (CMYK) process, with proofs required for city approval. The project's key deliverables include digital file submission upon purchase order approval and complete materials delivery to the Bureau of Environmental Services by Wednesday, May 24, 2023. Bid response deadline is May 17, 2023, at 3:00 pm, with questions accepted until May 11, 2023. Vendors must provide detailed unit costs for each item, including printing, postcards, letters, info cards, bag stuffing, and plastic newspaper bags. Evaluation will likely focus on pricing, compliance with specifications, and ability to meet delivery timelines.

No specific set-aside designations or enterprise restrictions were explicitly mentioned in the documentation. The procurement appears open to standard commercial vendors capable of meeting the technical and logistical requirements. Pricing will be evaluated on a line-item basis, with the city requiring itemized invoicing and rejecting lump-sum submissions. Payment terms are set at Net 45 days, and all shipping and delivery costs must be included in the vendor's submitted pricing. While a specific budget range is not provided, the project involves producing 22,000 copies across multiple material types, suggesting a moderate-scale procurement. The project is part of Pittsburgh's broader Zero Waste 2030 initiative, supported by The Recycling Partnership, and aims to standardize and improve the city's recycling infrastructure through a comprehensive bin distribution and outreach program. Postcards will be delivered to C&C Mailing Service in Gibsonia, PA, while bagged materials will be delivered to the City of Pittsburgh Environmental Services.