Massachusetts COMMBUYS #BD-27-1046-DMF-FWE20-133317

Design, Production, and Delivery of Massachusetts Recreational Saltwater Fishing Guide (Print and Digital)

This opportunity from the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries seeks a contractor to design, produce, and deliver a comprehensive recreational saltwater fishing guide. - Government Buyer: - Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Department of Fish and Game, Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF) - Purchasing Department, contact: Neil McCoy - Products Requested: - 65,000 printed magazine-style guides (5,000 Show Edition, 60,000 Final Edition) - 8 x 10.5 inch, 52-page booklet (48 pages plus covers) - Full color, saddle stitch binding - 40# coated paper (body), 70# coated paper (covers) - Includes laws, regulations, general fishing information, and 10 pages of advertising - Digital versions: - High-resolution Adobe PDF - Interactive PDF with clickable links - Accessible web-based version compliant with Massachusetts IT Division's Enterprise Web Accessibility Standards - Services Requested: - Design, layout, and composition of editorial and advertising content - Solicitation and placement of advertising (minimum 15% from Massachusetts-based businesses) - Annual reporting on advertising - Delivery to DMF offices in Gloucester and New Bedford, with specific packaging and labeling - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Minimum advertising percentage from Massachusetts businesses - Detailed production schedules and error rate limits - Accessible digital versions for web and PDF - Preference for Small Business Purchasing Program (SBPP) registered businesses - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; open to qualified contractors in publishing, printing, and digital media.

Description

Massachusetts seeks a contractor to design and produce a magazine-like printed publication containing laws, regulations, and general information about recreational saltwater fishing in Massachusetts. The contractor will also create an accessible interactive PDF of the guide for digital distribution. The project includes advertising placement in the guide, which must be approved by the Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF). The contract includes production and delivery of 65,000 copies in two editions, with specific requirements for materials, layout, and delivery locations.

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