Sound Transit Biddingo #RP 0032-21

Sound Transit Solicits Proposals for Comprehensive Printing Services Contract

Sound Transit, the regional transit agency for the Puget Sound area in Washington State, is seeking proposals for a multi-year contract to provide a wide range of printing services. - Government Buyer: - Sound Transit (Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority), Communication and External Affairs Division - Scope of Work: - Comprehensive printing services including offset, wide format, specialty, and custom printing - Products include brochures, service cards, posters, postcards, envelopes, thank you cards, agency letterhead, pocket folders, banners, counter top displays, padded entry forms, and custom specialty items - Quantities range from hundreds to tens of thousands per item, with detailed specifications for size, paper type, ink, finishing, and packaging - Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on quality, timely delivery (standard jobs in 5 business days, rush jobs in 24-48 hours), and environmental sustainability - Fully-burdened, mandatory pricing for all line items; price adjustments allowed based on paper market volatility - Prepress, proofing, shipping, and delivery services included - Options for vinyl, mesh, and corrugated banner materials, as well as specialty finishing (grommets, wind vents, foil stamping, die cutting) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or manufacturers are named; products reference well-known paper brands (e.g., Cougar, Endeavour) and standard commercial printing materials - Estimated Contract Value: - Annual value estimated between $75,000 and $125,000 - Period of Performance: - Five-year base contract with two optional one-year extensions - Eligible Vendors: - Open to qualified commercial printing firms capable of meeting technical and volume requirements

Description

Sound Transit is soliciting proposals from firms to provide off-set, wide format, specialty, and custom printing services. The contract term is five years with two optional one-year extensions. The procurement covers various printing and publishing categories, including commercial lithographic printing, graphic design, and advertising services. The bid closing date was May 19, 2021, and the project is located in Washington State, USA.

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