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Minnesota Solicits Printing Services for Teachers Retirement Association Newsletter

The State of Minnesota is seeking a vendor to provide printing services for the Teachers Retirement Association (TRA) Newsletter, distributed to both active and retired members. - Government Buyer: - State of Minnesota, Department of Administration, Office of State Procurement - Key contact: Robb Mimbach, Acquisition Management Specialist - Products/Services Requested: - Printing and delivery of 4-page TRA newsletters for active members (estimated 83,000 copies per order) - Printing and delivery of 4-page TRA newsletters for retired members (estimated 69,000 copies per order) - Up to four editions annually (Fall, Winter, Summer), each on 17x11 paper, folded to USPS requirements - Additional copies (quantities from 5,001 up to 15,000) and proofing services as needed - Paper must be 70 LB White Sustana Opaque Offset with 30% post-consumer recycled fiber or approved equal; vendors may offer paper manufactured in Minnesota or elsewhere - Vendors must provide paper and newsletter samples upon request - Notable Requirements: - Vendors must have at least 3 years of relevant printing experience - Delivery required to Central Mail in Saint Paul, MN, within 6 days of proof approval - Pricing must be firm for the initial term and submitted using the provided price schedule - Emphasis on diversity and inclusion: preference points for targeted group, economically disadvantaged, and veteran-owned businesses - Compliance with Minnesota's workforce and equal pay declarations, and insurance/certification standards for distributors or manufacturer representatives - No specific OEMs or named vendors are specified in the solicitation

Description

This solicitation is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the State of Minnesota's Admin/State Procurement to contract with vendor(s) for printing the Teachers Retirement Association (TRA) Newsletter on an as-needed basis. The contract term is anticipated from September 1, 2026, to August 31, 2027, with an option to extend up to four additional years. The estimated contract value for one year ranges from $25,000 to $40,000. Responses must be submitted electronically through the SWIFT Supplier Portal by July 21, 2026, and must include all required documents as specified in the solicitation.

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