What the buyer needs
AI summaryDelaware Technical and Community College requests proposals from qualified printing and publishing vendors to provide collegewide printing, finishing, mailing, packaging, and delivery services on an as-needed basis. Vendors will produce a diverse range of items including catalogs, periodicals, event programs, multi-page publications, and promotional marketing materials across both short-run and high-volume orders. Only onshore USA organizations are eligible to bid, and performance of the work will occur offsite. Vendors must submit all questions by November 19, 2026, and deliver sealed proposals by December 15, 2026, at 1:00 PM local time.
Scope of work
- Comprehensive printing services for academic, administrative, marketing, and outreach materials
- Finishing services
- Mailing services including sorting and bundling per USPS requirements
- Packaging and labeling services
- Delivery services to specified College locations
- Variable-data printing and personalization
- Quality control procedures and reproduction of non-conforming items at no added cost
- Coordination with designated point of contact for production schedules and proofs
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Cost/Pricing | 25 |
| Experience and Qualifications | 20 |
Minimum qualifications
- Business licenses and insurance certificates
- Authorized under State and local law to perform required work
- Background check compliance for personnel accessing state property or vulnerable populations
- Background check compliance defined in IRS Publication 1075 for personnel authorized access to FTI
Documents to include with your response
- Brief Cover Letter
- Detailed description of services responding to scope
- Attachment 2 – Non-Collusion Agreement (signed and notarized)
- Attachment 3 – RFP Exception Form
- Attachment 4 – Profile and Capabilities Form
- Attachment 5 – Confidentiality Form
- Attachment 6 – Business Reference Form
- Attachment 7 – Subcontractor Information Form (if applicable)
- Attachment 10 – OSD Application (optional)
- Appendix B – Pricing Forms
How to submit
- Method
- Hard copy and electronic submission on USB
- Instructions
- Submit four (4) paper copies (one marked Master Copy with original signatures) and one (1) electronic copy on USB to Delaware Technical and Community College, Office of the President, 100 Campus Dr. Building 1000, Dover, DE 19904.