California eProcure #39245

California DGS Solicits High-Volume Envelope Supply for State Publishing

The California Department of General Services, Procurement Division, is seeking bids for a large-scale, one-time purchase of envelopes for the Office of State Publishing. - Government Buyer: - Department of General Services (DGS), Procurement Division, on behalf of the Office of State Publishing (OSP) - Products/Services Requested: - High-volume supply of various envelope types and sizes, including: - 9 x 12 booklet envelopes (windowed and plain) - 6 x 9.5 and 6 x 9 booklet envelopes (windowed, plain, and special print) - #9, #10, and #11 standard and window envelopes - 9 x 11.25 catalog envelopes - 6 x 9.5 pink window envelopes - 6 x 9.5 booklet envelopes with 'Green Label' and return service print - Quantities per line item range from several hundred thousand to ten million units - Each envelope type is specified by Master Control Code (MCC) and detailed technical requirements (e.g., paper weight, window material, adhesive type, inside tint, printing, and packaging) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Envelopes must be compatible with high-speed mail inserting and mechanical sorting equipment - Compliance with environmental and socioeconomic preference programs (e.g., DVBE, Small Business) - Submission of mock-up samples and pre-production product performance testing - Certification of postconsumer content - Delivery to West Sacramento - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; bidders must propose products meeting the technical specifications - Estimated Contract Value: - $500,000 to $700,000

Description

The Department of General Services, Procurement Division (DGS-PD) is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) on behalf of the Office of State Publishing (OSP) to request bids from qualified firms for envelopes meeting specified technical requirements. The envelopes must comply with detailed specifications including types, classes, materials, configurations, and performance standards suitable for high-speed mail inserting and mechanical sorting. The delivery location is West Sacramento, and the estimated contract value ranges from $500,000 to $700,000. Bids are due by July 29, 2026, at 2:00 PM PT.

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