Grapevine Ionwave #RFB 17-26 Addendum 1

Award for Turnkey Magazine Production Services for City of Grapevine Parks and Recreation

The City of Grapevine, Texas, has awarded a contract for comprehensive magazine production services for its Parks and Recreation Department. - Government Buyer: - City of Grapevine, Parks and Recreation Department, Purchasing Department - OEMs and Vendors: - TexasMonthly (Awarded vendor, Austin, TX) - AC Printing (Bidder, Euless, TX) - Products/Services Requested: - Turnkey magazine production services for the Parks and Recreation magazine - Includes design, layout, artwork, proofing, digital file preparation, printing, packaging, and delivery - Three issues per year - Optional digital hosting via Issuu or equivalent platform, with City administrative access - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All-inclusive turnkey production covering every stage from design to delivery - Optional digital hosting must allow the City to manage content directly - Contract structured as one year with four one-year renewal options - Annual contract value not to exceed $209,016 - Physical distribution handled by a separate provider - No specific part numbers or SKUs; service-based procurement - Competing vendors and pricing: - TexasMonthly: $209,016 for three issues annually (awarded) - AC Printing: $137,358 for three issues annually (bidder) - Place of Performance: - City of Grapevine, Texas (primary government facility) - Awardee location: Austin, TX - Funding: - General Fund and Lake Parks Fund - Selection based on best value criteria per Texas Local Government Code.

Description

The City of Grapevine is soliciting sealed bids from qualified firms for the design, layout, artwork, proofing, digital file preparation, and printing of the Parks and Recreation magazine three times per year. The city currently has a separate provider for the physical distribution of magazines. The contract may also include, as an optional add-on, digital hosting of the magazine through Issuu or an equivalent approved platform, with the City retaining administrative access. The contract is for an initial one-year period with options to renew for four additional one-year periods and will be awarded based on best value to the City of Grapevine.

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