South Dakota Review - Print Project

The University of South Dakota is seeking a professional book manufacturing company to print four quarterly issues of the South Dakota Review, with a contract effective from April 1, 2023, through March 31, 2024. The procurement is a sealed bid process for printing services, specifically requiring a vendor capable of producing 300 copies per issue with a 9" x 9" finished product format. The specifications mandate a 10-point cast coated cover, 60# natural text paper interior, and perfect binding technique. Deliverables include hard copy proofs and quarterly print runs, with the printer responsible for complete in-house printing and binding. Vendors must have at least 75% of their clientele comprised of book publishers, and the bid response must include pricing for the base quantity of 300 copies, as well as additional 100-copy increments and 8-page increment variations. The proposal is due by March 24, 2023, with the State of South Dakota Office of Procurement Management overseeing the solicitation in Clay County.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though the South Dakota Vendor Manual suggests a commitment to minority business utilization. The State reserves the right to extend the contract for up to two months beyond the initial one-year term and potentially renew for four additional one-year periods. Pricing adjustments are permitted after 90 days, with vendors required to support requested increases through manufacturer price sheets. The State will accept South Dakota Purchasing Card payments, and the University of South Dakota English Department will be the final destination for shipping the printed materials. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the available documents, the contract appears to be a standard annual printing services agreement with potential for multi-year renewal. Interested vendors must carefully review the printing specifications, terms and conditions, and submit comprehensive bids that meet the technical and professional requirements outlined in the solicitation documents.