Summer Food Service Program Banners 2026 IFB CN250281

The California Department of Education (CDE) Nutrition Services Division is issuing Invitation for Bid (IFB) CN250281 to procure vinyl banner printing and delivery services for the Summer Food Service Program. The procurement requires the production and delivery of 3,750 vinyl banners (2,250 in English and 1,500 in Spanish), each measuring 3 feet by 6 feet, manufactured from 12-13 ounce white gloss vinyl with UV protection, heat-welded edges, gold grommets, and solvent or UV/latex inks. All banners must be individually packaged in mailing tubes and delivered to the Sacramento Distribution Center by June 1, 2026, between 8:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. The bid due date is March 5, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. PST, with public bid opening scheduled for March 10, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. PST, and the contract period runs from April 1, 2026, through June 30, 2026. Bidders must submit two full-size banner proofs (one English, one Spanish) for approval before production begins, with a five-business-day review timeline for each cycle. Required qualifications include at least three years of experience printing vinyl banners, employment of a proficient Adobe Creative Cloud operator, on-site printing equipment capable of high-quality digital file production, and two to five professional references. Bids are evaluated based on responsiveness and responsibility in meeting all specifications, with award made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Bidders must provide proof of insurance (Commercial General Liability of at least $1,000,000 and Workers' Compensation), California Civil Rights certification, Darfur Contracting Act certification, and Iran Contracting Act certification, and no subcontracting is permitted.

The procurement is exempt from Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirements but offers a 5% DVBE incentive for qualifying participation and a 5% small business preference. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in this solicitation. The bid must include the total combined cost covering all printing, packaging, delivery, and two proof submissions on Exhibit B.1 Contractor's Bid Form, though no specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the documentation. Funding for this contract is contingent upon federal and state appropriations for the Summer Food Service Program. The contract anticipates commencement on April 1, 2026, subject to approval by the Department of General Services if required.