Amphibians, Dragonflies, and Moths of Ohio Booklets

The State of Ohio is seeking a contractor to produce three specialized field guide booklets focused on Ohio’s amphibians, dragonflies, and moths, intended for educational use by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. The project entails the design, full-color printing, and delivery of 25,000 copies each of a 48-page Amphibians of Ohio booklet, a 72-page Dragonflies of Ohio booklet, and an 80-page Moths of Ohio booklet by July 17, 2025. All booklets will follow uniform production standards: 7.5 x 5.125 inches in size, printed on 70# white, gloss-coated stock with a minimum brightness of 82, utilizing a four-color process and a line screen of at least 150 for image clarity. The binding will be saddle-stitched along the long edge, with finished books packed in boxes not exceeding 40 pounds and labeled with title and quantity. Delivery is to be made to the Ohio Division of Wildlife Warehouse in Columbus, with all production work—particularly the presswork—required to be completed in-house by the contractor rather than subcontracted. Before full-scale printing, high-resolution proofs must be submitted for agency approval. The project’s value is estimated between $150,000 and $225,000, and is governed through a formal solicitation process managed by the Department of Administrative Services, with all work expected to be completed by the contract’s July 2025 deadline.