Virginia ABC Authority POD Sign Printing

The Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority is soliciting sealed bids for point-of-delivery sign printing services under Quick Quote QQ#120713, with bids due June 10, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. EST. Virginia ABC encourages subcontracting with Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity (DSBSD)-certified small, women-owned, and minority-owned businesses and has established a goal of 42 percent of purchases from SWaM-certified vendors.

The scope covers printing 560 signs per promotional period across seven promotional periods from September 2026 through August 2027 to support approximately 140 Virginia ABC retail locations throughout the Commonwealth. Each sign measures 11.5 inches by 47 inches, printed one-sided on 1.5 mil Bulldog Board using four-color process inks and direct print-to-substrate methodology. No coating applications or press checks are required. Four designs per promotional period will be delivered bulk-packed in distribution-ready cartons, with PDF proofs of one version of each design required prior to production. Delivery dates are staggered by promotional period, with the first order due no later than August 26, 2026, and subsequent deliveries spanning through August 2027.

All printing must meet CLASS 1 critical quality standards with specified tolerances for color fidelity and resolution. Virginia ABC arranges and pays for shipping directly. Pricing shall be submitted on a per-unit basis for each promotional period, with all costs including design, printing, packaging, and labor. The contract term is one year with four optional one-year renewals. Payment is due within 30 days of invoice receipt or goods delivery, whichever is later, with optional prompt payment discounts available. The award will be to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on unit price evaluation. All bidders must be registered in the eVA procurement system prior to the solicitation closing date. Written inquiries are due June 1, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. EST; no pre-bid conference is scheduled. Addendum 1 was posted on June 1, 2026.