Magazine Publication and Production Service

The buyer, a government authority located in Gloucester, MA, requires a contractor to provide magazine publication and production services. The requested scope includes producing a total of 65,000 full-color, 52-page booklets across two editions: 5,000 copies for the Show Edition and 60,000 copies for the Final Edition. Specifications demand 8 x 10.5-inch saddle-stitched booklets using at least 40# coated paper for the body and 70# coated paper for the covers. The buyer supplies editorial copy digitally, while the contractor solicits and obtains all ten advertising pages, places all ads by the second proof, and maintains an error rate of 0.5% or less on the first proof. The contractor must also supply digital proofs and three hard copies per proof. Eligibility requires an onshore USA organization. The buyer seeks proposals for the budget. Interested bidders must submit all questions no later than September 16, 2026, and submit final responses digitally via email or online.