What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe government authority located in Livonia, MI seeks a vendor to provide printing services for Connections Magazine. The scope includes providing a color proof, printing four-color on all pages and covers using 70# gloss text for 8.5" x 11" pages, and completing perfect-bond binding, packaging, and delivery. The buyer requires 42,000 copies, with additional copies in increments of 1,000 based on need, and requests pricing for an additional eight pages using a four-color process as well as a list of page positions available for four color. Only onshore USA organizations are eligible to bid, and the vendor will perform the work offsite. Applicants must submit all questions no later than November 20, 2026. The buyer is currently looking for proposals and has not specified a budget.
Scope of work
- Typeset and design magazine layout in mostly two columns, color
- Work with digital JPG, PNG, TIFF, Word, and PDF files
- Provide color proofs and electronic proofs with noted revisions
- Print 42,000 copies per issue, minimum 60 pages, four-color
- Print on 70# gloss text, 8.5" x 11" with perfect-bond binding
- Set up Carrier Route, sort, and deliver to US Post Office
- Mail approximately 1,000 non-resident issues and deliver extras to Kirksey Recreation Center
Minimum qualifications
- Production facilities located within the Detroit Metropolitan area (Metro Detroit)
- Ability to work in JPG, PNG, and TIFF formats
Documents to include with your response
- Form of Proposal (2 pages)
- Price Sheet (Complete Excel Spreadsheet)
- Statement of Qualifications (2 pages)
- References (1 page)
- Company Overview
- Resumes of assigned team members
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via the MITN website (www.mitn.info)
- Instructions
- Submit as a PDF file with Form of Proposal, Excel Price Sheet, Statement of Qualifications, References, and Company Overview in that order.