New York State Contract Reporter #216059362

SUNY Empire State University Solicits Printing and Mailing Services for Connection Magazine (2026 & 2027)

SUNY Empire State University is seeking vendors for comprehensive printing and mailing services for its Connection Magazine for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027. - Government Buyer: - State University of New York (SUNY), Empire State University, Office of Procurement - Products & Services Requested: - Printing of 35,000 copies each for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 issues of Connection Magazine (28 pages plus 4-page cover, 8.25x11 inches, 70# dull text, 100# dull cover, full color with dull AQ coating) - Printing and insertion of 70,000 remittance envelopes (Lindenmeyr Commercial Envelope item #E06002 or equivalent #9 remittance envelope, black ink, no bleeds, folded and inserted into each magazine) - Color correction and prepress services for each issue - Address verification using NCOA software - Mailing of magazines via USPS and delivery of remaining copies to the university - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - Lindenmeyr Commercial Envelope (referenced for envelope specification) - The Offset House (noted as a past vendor) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Each magazine must include a remittance envelope inserted between the cover and the rest of the magazine - Address verification must use NCOA software and provide corrected lists to SUNY Empire - MWBE and SDVOB participation goals: 14% MBE, 16% WBE, 6% SDVOB - Discretionary procurement with a value up to $125,000 - Proofs and color correction are required for all images and pages

Description

The State University of New York, Empire State University (SUNY Empire), is seeking a responsive and responsible vendor to provide color correction, printing, and mailing services for the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 editions of the Connection Magazine. The contract includes printing 35,000 magazines for each issue, composed of 28 pages, and printing and inserting remittance envelopes. The vendor must also provide address verification services and deliver the printed magazines to the USPS on specified dates. The award will be made under discretionary authority without a sealed bid, with an estimated value up to $125,000.

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