Science of Reading Recog Banner

The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce is seeking a printing and packaging contractor to produce Science of Reading Recognition Banners through an Invitation to Bid (ITB) posted on March 11, 2025, with proposals due by March 17, 2025. The specific procurement involves printing 47 individually named award banners measuring 3' width by 2' height on 13 oz. scrim vinyl with metal grommets, using full color, waterproof, and UV-fade resistant ink. Contractors must print each banner, pack it in a 3" x 25" mail tube, create and affix unique address labels, and deliver the complete package to the Department of Education and Workforce by April 9th, 2025. The bid requires online submission through the Ohio Buys procurement portal, with pricing structured as unit prices not exceeding three decimal places. Bidders must be capable of precisely following detailed specifications, including printing a provided PDF banner design and ensuring professional packaging that protects the banners during transit. Evaluation will likely focus on compliance with technical specifications, pricing, and ability to meet the strict delivery timeline.

No specific set-aside designations or enterprise restrictions were explicitly detailed in the provided documentation. The contract appears to be open to qualified printing and packaging vendors who can meet the technical requirements. While the exact budget is not specified, the scope involves producing 47 banners, suggesting a relatively moderate-sized contract. The procurement seems to target standard commercial printing businesses with capabilities in large-format, full-color printing and specialized packaging. Invoicing will be processed through the Department of Administrative Services State Printing, with all invoices required to reference the job number SRC0000028734 and include a signed delivery receipt. The contract appears to target 50 elementary schools across various Ohio school districts, with the banners likely recognizing educational achievements or program implementations related to reading instruction methodologies.