50 Year Anniversary Institutional History and Historical Publication

Davis Technical College is soliciting proposals to research, write, and produce a commemorative 100- to 125-page print-ready historical publication marking its 50th anniversary, with a fixed budget of $50,000. The final deliverable must be a hardcover, 10x10 inch book in full-color matte lamination with a layflat interior on 100lb gloss white stock, complete with a table of contents, forward, and captioned photographs, and must be delivered by December 1, 2027. Proposals must demonstrate a clear project approach and management plan, including monthly milestone tracking and coordination meetings, and will be evaluated on a 100-point scale with equal weighting given to project approach and management (30 points) and cost (30 points), along with experience and qualifications (25 points) and professional references (15 points). The award will be made based on best value, not lowest price, with a trade-off process that emphasizes technical merit. Offerors must submit proposals electronically via the U3P portal by 2:00 p.m. Mountain Time on June 12, 2026, with an optional hard copy submission, and must comply with specific formatting guidelines requiring a structured outline, concise content, and no promotional embellishments. The contract requires adherence to state legal and regulatory requirements, including E-Verify participation, equal employment opportunity, and debarment certification, and prohibits collusion, subcontracting without prior approval, or assignment of the contract without consent. Contractors must undergo background checks for on-site work, protect confidential information per Utah’s Data Privacy Act, indemnify the state for data breaches, and retain contract-related records for three years for audit purposes. Payment terms are net 30 days upon invoice submission, contingent on legislative appropriation, and the contractor bears all transportation costs under F.O.B. Destination terms. The college reserves the right to approve or replace key personnel and may request price adjustments if the contractor offers lower rates for similar services elsewhere.