This is a solicitation for an annual contract for the printing and delivery of The Reveille, LSU's student newspaper. The contract includes printing, inserting advertising and promotional supplements, and occasional delivery of bundled products to a specified campus site. The newspaper is currently in a tabloid format on 30-pound newsprint, with proposals for lighter newsprint being considered. The contract period is from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, with options for two additional 12-month renewals. Pricing must remain firm for the initial contract term, with potential adjustments for newsprint and ink costs based on the Producer Price Index. Suppliers must submit descriptive information about their transmission systems, printing and inserting equipment, and three product samples of four-color tabloid printing. Award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive supplier on an all-or-none basis. The contract includes provisions for vendor nonperformance, contract amendments, price reductions, product substitutions, and termination for non-appropriation of funds. Suppliers must be set up in LSU's procurement system (Workday) prior to bid submission.
The bid must be received by LSU Procurement no later than May 21, 2026, at 11:00 AM CT. Printed newspapers must be available for pickup by the Reveille's delivery supplier by 5:30 AM on each publication day.
The bid notice states that payment is to be made within 30 days after receipt of a properly executed invoice, or delivery and acceptance, whichever is later.
The manufacturers standard published warranty and provisions shall apply, unless more stringent warranties are otherwise required by LSU and specified in the solicitation. In such cases, the supplier and/or manufacturer shall honor the specified warranty requirements.
Award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive supplier on an all-or-none basis, using a sealed pricing model.
Suppliers must be set up in the university's new procurement system (Workday) for bid tabbing and award of a purchase order. Suppliers should complete the online supplier registration form prior to submitting a bid response.
Failure to deliver within the time specified in the bid award will constitute a default and may be cause for contract cancellation. LSU reserves the right to purchase goods or services on the open market and surcharge the supplier with excess costs. In the event of nonperformance issues, LSU reserves the right to cancel the contract with a ten-day written notice if three or more complaints are issued.
The bid notice does not mention a mandatory site visit. Any supplier visits to campus are at the supplier's own expense.
Suppliers must submit three different product samples of four-color tabloid printing performed on the equipment that will be utilized for this bid and within the last year.
Written inquiries for interpretation of the solicitation must be received in the procurement office no later than 4:30 PM CST four business days prior to the opening of bids.
