WIC - #324 helping your child thrive - GNP

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health's WIC Program is seeking printing services for the Growth & Nutrition Program (GNP) brochure, specifically a multilingual publication titled "Helping Your Child Thrive" (Publication No. 324). The procurement involves printing 11,000 brochures across four languages: 5,000 English, 3,000 Spanish, 1,500 Portuguese, and 1,500 Haitian Creole. The brochures will be 8x11 inches, folded in half, printed on 70# Anthem Gloss Text White paper with bleeds, and shrink-wrapped in quantities of 100. Key deliverables include a PDF proof to be submitted by 9/5/25, with final printing due on 9/17/25 at the DPH Distribution Center in Northborough, MA. The project requires color printing with stapling, and must include a recycled paper logo. The brochure describes a statewide health initiative supporting infants and children up to 6 years old who experience growth challenges, offering comprehensive medical, nutritional, and social support services across multiple Massachusetts locations including Worcester County. The program provides individualized support through initial assessments, personalized feeding plans, and follow-up appointments in various settings.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided documents, the procurement appears to be open to printing vendors capable of meeting multilingual and specialized printing requirements. The contract will be executed through the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, serving Worcester County and other jurisdictions statewide. The distribution will occur at the Northborough Distribution Center, with specific shipping specifications requiring vendors to use FedEx or UPS ground, limit individual carton weights to 30 pounds, and use grade A GMA four-way pallets. Deliveries are accepted Tuesday through Friday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at 35 Lyman St. in Northborough, MA. While precise award values are not specified, the project involves printing 11,000 brochures across four languages, suggesting a moderate-scale printing contract. Vendors must comply with detailed packaging guidelines and provide comprehensive delivery documentation, with non-compliance potentially resulting in product return at the vendor's expense. The project emphasizes precision in printing, multilingual capabilities, and adherence to specific technical and logistical requirements.