Request for Printing Services

Western Washington University (WWU) located in Whatcom County, Washington has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for printing services to support the university's Print and Copy Center. The requested services include a wide range of printing projects such as business cards, postcards, brochures, flyers, posters, letterhead, envelopes, booklets, tests, class syllabi, thesis documents, signage, and variable printing. The scope also covers oversize/large format printing and bindery services. Respondents may propose to manage the Print and Copy Center operations as an optional service. Proposals are due by October 16, 2024, and the contract is expected to start on December 1, 2024. The evaluation will be based on technical proposal, cost proposal, and company information/compliance criteria. WWU is encouraging participation from Minority and Women's Business Enterprises (MWBE) but will not include a preference in the evaluation. Respondents must be licensed to do business in Washington state and demonstrate relevant experience and qualifications.

The contract opportunity does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The documentation provided does not identify any incumbent vendors or current contractors. The annual revenue for the Print and Copy Center in fiscal year 2024 was $705,428, with 1,354,619 clicks logged, providing insight into the potential scale of the contract. WWU is open to the selected vendor managing the Print and Copy Center and producing other commercial print work on campus, subject to contractual terms that give WWU priority. The contract term is anticipated to be a one-year trial period with an option to renew up to five years.