Salt Lake City Request for Bid for Material Supplier - Printing Ink

Salt Lake City Corporation is seeking bids for a Material Supplier - Printing Ink contract, soliciting competitive proposals from qualified vendors to provide printing ink for municipal operations. The procurement opportunity, identified as SLCI26047, is specifically targeted at suppliers capable of meeting the city's printing ink requirements as detailed in the Scope of Work attachment. The bid is open to material suppliers who can demonstrate the ability to provide high-quality printing ink that meets the specified technical and performance standards. Prospective bidders must carefully review all attached documents, including the Request for Bid (RFB), Standard Terms and Conditions, and Cost Sheet. The bid is scheduled to be due on January 15, 2026, with the solicitation initially posted on December 19, 2025. Interested vendors must submit a comprehensive bid package, which includes a completed Confidential and Proprietary Information Declaration Form, along with a detailed cost proposal that adheres to the prescribed cost sheet format.

The contract opportunity does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged business enterprises. While the attached documents include standard terms and conditions as well as specific airport-related terms, there are no clear indications of preferential treatment for specific types of organizations. The bid documents suggest this is a standard procurement process open to qualified material suppliers who can meet the technical specifications for printing ink. The cost sheet attachment implies that pricing will be a critical evaluation factor, though the exact budget range or potential contract value is not directly specified in the provided documentation. The attachments include standard airport and municipal terms and conditions, suggesting the printing ink may be utilized across various city departments, potentially including municipal facilities and airport operations. Vendors should be prepared to demonstrate technical capabilities, pricing competitiveness, and compliance with all specified municipal procurement requirements.