26-350SOS-COMM3-B-50560 | 2025 - 2026 Blue Book with embossing.

The Illinois Secretary of State is soliciting quotes for the printing of 3,000 copies of the 2025-2026 Illinois Blue Book. The project requires a prime bidder with at least two years of printing experience, and all printing must be performed at a union shop, although binding may occur at a non-union facility. The books feature a 6.25 by 9.25 inch cover and 6 by 9 inch pages, totaling 544 pages. This includes 512 one-color pages and a 32-page four-color section. All 3,000 books will have the Seal of the State of Illinois embossed, with an estimated 1,500 books requiring additional personalized name debossing. The cover must be blind and gold debossed using gold-leaf foil, consistent with the 2023-2024 edition. The contract term extends through June 30, 2026, with a required final delivery date of June 17, 2026, and no renewal options. Award will be based on the lowest price from a responsive and responsible bidder. Deliveries are FOB destination to Springfield, Illinois, with specific packaging requirements of 12 books per 200 lb. test carton secured to non-returnable skids. Payment is generally issued upon completion of the contract, and vendors must comply with prevailing wage laws and maintain comprehensive general commercial, auto, and worker's compensation insurance. The vendor is also required to adhere to state data security standards and complete ethics training.