This is a quotation request for the printing and mailing of the Living Well magazine. The contract term is for one year with the option for three additional one-year terms. Bidders must acknowledge reading and understanding the instructions to bidders, specifications, sample contract, and sample cover. A list of three references is required. The estimated quarterly run is 17,000 copies, with quantities potentially ranging between 15,000 and 19,000. Bidders must provide pricing for 40, 44, and 48-page magazines, as well as option pricing for additional services like envelope insertion, extra proofs, and press/bindery setups. The contract unit prices will remain fixed for the first year, with requests for increases requiring 60 days' notice and supporting documentation. Materials purchased are tax-exempt. Vendors who are individuals or sole proprietors must complete a U. S. Citizenship Attestation Form. Vendors must also comply with the Foreign Adversary Contracting Prohibition Act and upload the certification form. Physical samples of similar publications may be requested within three business days. The response deadline is April 8, 2026, at 2:00 PM CT.
The bid notice does not explicitly state a delivery deadline for the magazine itself, but the response deadline for bids is April 8, 2026, at 02:00 PM CT.
The bid notice does not specify payment terms.
The bid notice does not specify warranty information.
The bid notice does not explicitly state the award criterion.
Bidders must acknowledge reading and understanding the instructions to bidders, specifications, sample contract, and sample cover. A list of three references is required. Vendors who are individuals or sole proprietors must complete a U. S. Citizenship Attestation Form. Vendors must also comply with the Foreign Adversary Contracting Prohibition Act and upload the certification form.
The bid notice does not specify penalties.
The bid notice does not mention a site visit.
Physical samples of publications that your company has produced which are similar in nature to the work outlined in the specifications may be requested, to arrive at the destination within three 3 business days after receipt of the request and at no charge to the city.
The bid notice states a questions deadline of April 3, 2026, at 11:00 AM CT, which may be related to challenging aspects of the bid.
The bid notice does not provide an estimated total value.
