Education Service Center, Region 4 Ionwave #R42026-04

Region 4 ESC Solicits General Printing Services (Catalogs, Newsletters, Textbooks, Banners, Signs, Mailing)

Region 4 Education Service Center (ESC) in Houston, TX is seeking proposals for a wide range of general printing services to support its educational mission. - Government Buyer: - Region 4 Education Service Center (ESC), Procurement Office - Contact: Chris Gorski, Manager, Procurement - Products/Services Requested: - High-volume printing of catalogs, newsletters, textbooks, banners, signs, envelopes, and mailing services - Example quantities include: - 12,000 to 30,000 catalogs (various page counts and bindings) - 20,000 newsletters - 5,000 textbooks (multiple print/color options) - 19,250 yard signs with stakes - 26,664 floor decals - 1,000 to 10,000+ envelopes (various sizes and colors) - Mailing services for postcards, booklets, and catalogs (up to 20,000 pieces) - Specialty items: vinyl banners, fabric wall displays, mounted/laminated signs, coil/perfect/saddle stitch binding - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Vendors must comply with extensive state and federal requirements - Proofs, prepress, packaging, and delivery are required for most items - Some items require physical or hard proofs and specific packaging/labeling - Mailing services include presort, inkjet addressing, tabbing, and labeling - No specific OEMs or named vendors; open to all qualified commercial printers - Opportunity is structured as a pool of 'Approved Vendors' for ongoing needs - No specific OEMs are named; the solicitation is open to all qualified commercial printing manufacturers and service providers.

Description

Region 4 Education Service Center is soliciting proposals from qualified individuals or organizations for general printing services. The procurement aims to establish approved vendors who meet predetermined criteria and comply with insurance and MWBE requirements. The contract term is tentatively from September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027, with four automatic annual renewals up to August 31, 2031, and a possible extension of up to 120 days for business continuity. A virtual pre-proposal conference will be held on July 6, 2026, via Zoom.

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