What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe North Carolina Department of Transportation seeks bids for the production and distribution of 2027-2028 North Carolina Transportation Maps. These maps will be delivered to rest areas and welcome centers across the state.
Scope of work
- Printing and delivery of 750,000 2027-2028 North Carolina Transportation Maps
- Four-color process (CMYK) printing, trim size 54.5" x 18.5", folded 4.5" x 9.25"
- 800 flat maps delivered to NCDOT Highway Building
- 2,000 folded maps with fifth-color search and rescue grid
- Progressive color proofs and complete color proofs on exact stock
- Packaging in bands of 25 and cartons of 200 maps
- Inside delivery (no loading docks) FOB Destination to specified NC locations
- Optional exact reprints delivered to Travel & Tourism Warehouse
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Lowest price that meets specifications | Not specified |
| Promptness of delivery | Not specified |
| Reprint prices | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Must be a North Carolina registered Vendor in good standing with an eVP number
- Must complete registration with the NC Secretary of State prior to contract award
- Complies with E-Verify requirements for employers with more than 25 employees in NC
- Not presently debarred, suspended, or declared ineligible by any Federal or State agency
- Provide at least three (3) customer references upon request
- Certify financial stability upon request
Documents to include with your response
- Completed page 2 with Vendor Name and eVP#
- Completed and signed EXECUTION PAGES, along with the body of the IFB
- Signed receipt pages of any addenda, if required
- Completed ATTACHMENT: PRICING FORM
- Completed ATTACHMENT: LOCATION OF WORKERS UTILIZED BY VENDOR
- Two (2) actual size folded mockup samples for each stock offered
- One (1) sample of similar map printing done by Vendor in their plant
- ATTACHMENT: CUSTOMER REFERENCE TEMPLATE (upon request)
- ATTACHMENT: CERTIFICATION OF FINANCIAL CONDITION (upon request)
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via the electronic Vendor Portal (eVP)
- Instructions
- Electronic responses ONLY will be accepted via https://evp.nc.gov. Submit one (1) signed, REDACTED copy if confidential or proprietary information is included.