UGA-Printing of Edmonia Lewis Exhibition Catalogue

The University of Georgia is seeking a qualified printing supplier to produce the Edmonia Lewis Exhibition Catalogue through an electronic Request for Proposals (eRFP) issued under the State Purchasing Act. The comprehensive printing contract requires extensive services including design, editorial management, typesetting, text and color proofing, proofreading, image management, pre-press, printing, binding, packing, freight, transportation, insurance, customs brokerage, and delivery. Deliverables include the fully printed exhibition catalogue and two sets of duplicate CMYK images to be provided to the Georgia Museum of Art (GMOA). The procurement is specifically located in Clarke County and will result in a single contract award to the highest-scoring, responsive, and responsible supplier who can successfully negotiate contract terms with the University of Georgia. The solicitation was posted on April 21, 2025, with proposals due by May 1, 2025, allowing approximately ten days for potential vendors to prepare and submit their responses.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the procurement documentation. The contract appears to be open to any qualified printing supplier capable of meeting the technical specifications and project requirements. While no incumbent vendor was identified, the scope suggests a specialized printing project focused on a museum exhibition catalogue. The procurement does not specify a precise budget range or award value, though the complexity of services required—including multiple proofing rounds, image management, and international shipping considerations—indicates a potentially significant contract value. Interested vendors will need to demonstrate advanced capabilities in museum-quality catalogue production, color management, and comprehensive printing services to be competitive in this solicitation.