Winthrop fall magazine

Winthrop University's Procurement Services in Rock Hill, South Carolina is seeking a printing contractor to produce the 2019 Winthrop Fall Magazine through an Invitation for Bid. The procurement involves printing and delivering approximately 57,800 magazines with specific technical requirements, including a finished size of 8.5 inches by 10.5 inches. The magazine must be printed on Verso Influence Web paper stock, utilizing four-color process printing with full bleeds, 150-line screen, and 2400 DPI image resolution. Bidders must have printing operations located within 175 miles of the university and provide color proofs, press check travel reimbursement, and specific delivery logistics. Key deadlines include copy-ready date of October 1, 2019, with delivery required by October 21, 2019. Bid questions were due by September 2, 2019 at 8:30 AM, with sealed bids due September 9, 2019 at 3:00 PM. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with a one-year term beginning September 19, 2019, and four potential one-year renewal options available through September 18, 2024.

The solicitation includes South Carolina Resident Contractor and Resident Subcontractor preferences for qualifying bidders. An amendment to the original solicitation added a requirement for 57,800 white remittance envelopes (#9 size) to be inserted with each magazine. The printing specifications mandate specific technical requirements, including electronic file submission via FTP using Macintosh-compatible InDesign CC with Adobe Illustrator and PhotoShop, and utilizing specific fonts like Frutiger and Adobe Garamond. Vendors must provide optional cost schedules for additional quantities, including reprints and signature variations. The complete delivery will involve sending 200 magazines to University Communications and the remainder to Consolidated Mailing Services in West Columbia, South Carolina. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the comprehensive technical specifications and precise delivery requirements suggest a professional, high-quality printing contract with potential for multi-year renewal.