2026 Ohio Income Tax/School District Income Tax Booklets and Various Forms

The Ohio Department of Taxation is soliciting bids for the printing and delivery of 2026 Ohio Income Tax and School District Income Tax booklets and various forms. The contract includes the production of 12,500 36-page booklets and 15,000 copies each of the IT 1040 return, OUPC, and several schedules, including Adjustments, Business Income, Credits, Dependents, and Withholding. All work must be performed within the United States, and presswork cannot be subcontracted. The award will be granted to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on a low lot total price calculation. Bidders must provide the paper manufacturer and brand and bid on all items to be considered responsive. The project follows a strict timeline, with files provided on November 13, 2026, and final delivery of the entire order required by January 8, 2027. The contractor is responsible for all packaging and mailing costs, with shipments delivered F.O.B. destination prepaid to the South Side Dock Door in Columbus, Ohio. Quality control is rigorous, requiring the submission of e-proofs and press sheets for approval before full production begins. Failure to meet quality standards or deadlines will result in a penalty of 0.5% of the contract price for each working day late. Payment for items is structured as a one-time charge, while shipping costs are billed separately.