SDSU Quick Turnaround Print - Annual Contract

South Dakota State University (SDSU) is seeking a printing services vendor through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) to handle overflow print projects that cannot be accommodated by SDSU Printing Services. The contract, effective from January 1, 2024, through December 30, 2024, covers various printing requirements including volume color printing, finishing services, lamination, and spiral coil binding. Vendors must submit comprehensive pricing using an attached Excel spreadsheet, with the contract to be awarded to the lowest total price for Volume Color Printing prices. Strict delivery requirements mandate next business day turnaround for jobs received between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., with vendors having the option to decline jobs they cannot fulfill. Critical qualifications include being a production facility that cannot subcontract work, potential requirement to submit print samples, and willingness to assign a dedicated liaison to SDSU Printing Services. The bid deadline is December 15, 2023, and the contract will be awarded to a single vendor who must bid all or none of the specified services.

The procurement opportunity does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors must comply with specific technical requirements, including using recycled paper with required environmental certifications and adhering to specific color printing guidelines, particularly a preference for the 'bluer' hue of PMS 287 Blue. The vendor will be required to sign a confidentiality notice and demonstrate capability to meet rigorous printing specifications across various paper sizes, types, and volumes ranging from 1-99 to 1500-2000 units. While exact award value is not specified, the comprehensive pricing spreadsheet suggests a potentially significant annual contract value for print services. The contract covers jurisdiction in Brown County and Burbank CDP in South Dakota, with the primary objective of providing flexible, high-quality printing solutions to supplement SDSU's internal printing capabilities.