45-RQ274655 - NC Sales and Use Coupon Books

The North Carolina Department of Revenue is seeking a vendor through solicitation 45-RQ274655 to provide production and mailing services for Sales and Use Coupon Books. The awarded vendor will be responsible for the laser printing, OCR encoding, addressing, personalizing, assembling, and mailing of approximately 152,950 bulk tax coupon books and 12,000 semi-monthly updates annually. Services include the provision of mailing envelopes and business reply envelopes, with the vendor bearing the cost of delivering all materials to the United States Postal Service in compliance with USPS regulations. The contract is an Agency Contract with no guaranteed minimum or maximum quantities, and it includes an initial three-year term with the option for two additional one-year extensions. Award selection will be based on a Best Value Analysis using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable method, requiring substantial conformity to all technical specifications. The vendor must maintain a quality assurance system, comply with OSHA and environmental standards, and adhere to E-Verify requirements. All printing and production will occur at the vendor's facility, with general deliveries sent to Raleigh, North Carolina. Payment terms are set at Net 30 days following the receipt of a correct invoice or acceptance of deliverables. Bids must be submitted via the Ariba Sourcing Tool by October 21, 2026, and must include a signed execution page to avoid disqualification.