2026 Crop Quality reports

The State of North Dakota State Procurement Office issued Request for Informal Bid SRC000461 on September 24, 2025, for the printing of 2026 Regional Crop Quality Reports. This solicitation is restricted to resident North Dakota bidders in accordance with state law, and all responses must be submitted electronically via the NDBuys system by October 1, 2026. The contract involves the production of two specific reports: the 2026 Hard Red Spring Wheat Crop Quality Report, with quantity options of 1,600, 1,700, or 1,800 units, and the 2026 Durum Crop Quality Report, with quantity options of 1,100, 1,200, or 1,300 units. All finished products must be delivered F.O.B. Destination to the ND Wheat Commission Office by October 29, 2026. Technical specifications require the use of InDesign CC 2026 or press quality PDFs, high-resolution computer-to-plate color proofs, and a final trim size of 8.5 by 11 inches with saddle stitching. Packaging requirements include specific shrink-wrap and boxing counts for each report type, with labels provided for shrink-wrapped units and specific titles required for boxed items. Award will be granted to the lowest responsible offeror who conforms to all specifications and delivery terms. Successful vendors must be registered with the North Dakota Secretary of State and are responsible for all transportation and handling charges. Payment will be processed via check or automatic clearing house.