What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe requests proposals for creating an e-book and printing hard copies of Against the Tide of American History: The Story of the Mille Lacs Anishinabe. The 147-page book requires double-sided, top-justified internal pages, a cover and spine resembling the 1985 original, pre-printing proofs, and the option for additional book orders within one year of receipt. Qualified book printing companies located in the United States may submit proposals offsite. Bidders must email a detailed invoice, an estimated printing timeline, a front cover proof, and a hardcover-versus-softcover pricing scale for varying quantities to [email protected] with the subject line "Against the Tide" by November 27, 2026, at 5:00 PM. Applicants may direct questions to Legal and Policy Counsel Hanna Valento at the same email address. The Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe will award the contract to the responsive bidder whose proposal is most advantageous and complies with Mille Lacs Band Statutes.
Scope of work
- Create an e-book of Against the Tide of American History: The Story of the Mille Lacs Anishinabe
- Print double-sided hard-copy books consisting of 147 pages
- Design front cover, spine, and back cover similar to the original cover
- Top-justify pages except for the cover, spine, and first page
- Provide proofs for the front cover, spine, back cover, and internal pages prior to printing
- Fulfill potential requests for additional books within one year of receipt
Minimum qualifications
- Qualified Book Printing Companies
- Onshore (USA Organization Only)
Documents to include with your response
- Detailed invoice for the proposed project
- Estimated printing timeline
- Pricing comparison for hardcover and softcover with quantity fee scale
- Front cover proof for the project
How to submit
- Method
- Instructions
- Submit via email to the Legal and Policy Counsel with the subject line "Against the Tide."