James Madison University #KLN-1151

Printing and Distribution of The Breeze Student Newspaper for James Madison University

James Madison University (JMU) is contracting for the weekly printing and distribution of its student newspaper, The Breeze, to support campus communications and student engagement. - Government Buyer: - James Madison University (JMU), Commonwealth of Virginia - Office of Procurement Services - OEMs and Vendors: - Shenandoah Publications, Inc. dba Narrow Passage Press (current awardee) - Products/Services Requested: - Printing of The Breeze in tabloid format, with editions ranging from 4 to 72 pages - Quantities: 4,500 copies per issue, up to 45 editions per academic year - Black ink standard; 4-color process available on any page - Part number: UCPJMU6370 (for most print line items) - Insertion of pre-printed inserts (by machine or hand) - Artwork and design services (hourly) - Electronic file pick-up if needed - Bundling newspapers in groups of 50 - Delivery to approximately 100 drop points on and off campus within a 3-mile radius - Content protection until newspapers reach newsstands - FTP software and technical support for file transfer - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Strict delivery deadlines with financial penalties for late delivery (25% reduction if after 9:00 a.m., 50% after 12:00 noon, with exceptions for press/mechanical issues or late copy) - Contractor must notify JMU if delivery will be late - Newspapers must be protected from inclement weather and damages; contractor responsible for additional copies if needed - Contract is set aside for small businesses and includes annual renewal options - Pricing schedules for various page counts, color options, and additional services - Place of Performance: - James Madison University campus and within a 3-mile radius of Harrisonburg, VA - Delivery to approximately 100 locations on and off campus

Description

This solicitation is for printing services for The Breeze, the student newspaper at James Madison University (JMU), a public institution in Harrisonburg, Virginia. The contract involves publishing and distributing The Breeze once weekly on Thursdays during the university's regular academic year, with approximately 30 regular editions and several special editions annually. The contractor is responsible for printing, protecting the content until distribution, and delivering to about 100 drop points on and off campus within a 3-mile radius. The initial contract term is one year with options to renew for four additional one-year periods.

View original listing