RFP - Printing Service

The Public Schools of Petoskey, Michigan, located in Emmet County, has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for printing services to produce curriculum packet materials for the 2020-2021 school year. The procurement encompasses the printing of district-wide curriculum packets for kindergarten through fifth grade across four subject areas: English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies, with quantities ranging from 195 to 230 copies per subject per grade and total page counts varying from 20 to 370 pages depending on grade level and subject. All materials must be printed on 8.5" x 11" paper using 60# Husky offset stock in black ink only, spiral bound, and delivered boxed to the district office at 1130 Howard Street, Petoskey, Michigan. Bidders are required to submit sealed proposals by September 17, 2020, at 11:00 AM, with public bid opening and reading to be conducted via Zoom on the same date and time. Proposals must include itemized pricing for printing and binding services broken down by grade level, separate line items for delivery and any additional charges, and references demonstrating similar work experience. The project timeline indicates completion is needed as soon as possible for the first semester of the 2020-2021 school year. The Board of Education reserves the right to accept or reject any proposal and is not obligated to award to the lowest bidder.

The RFP document does not specify any set-aside designations, restrictions on organizational types, or disadvantaged enterprise requirements that would limit bidder eligibility. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure integration requirements are identified in the procurement materials. The budget range or award value for this printing project is not disclosed in the available documentation. Interested vendors with questions regarding the bid specifications, terms, conditions, or submission requirements should contact Branden Wheeler, Director of Finance, at Wheeler.bm.m@northmen.org or 231-348-2348. Complete bid specifications, terms, addenda, and conditions are available on the district's website or by appointment pickup at the business office location.