Baccalaureate Alumni Survey, printing and mailing

North Carolina State University is soliciting bids under solicitation number 63-DMP1210904 for printing and mailing services to support its Baccalaureate Alumni Survey. The selected vendor will be responsible for the printing, assembly, stuffing, stamping, and mailing of three separate mailings using a push-to-web research design. Specific technical requirements include the use of 24/60# Offset Smooth white stock, a red one-color header with black variable printing, and delivery via first class stamp or indicia. While the vendor handles the physical distribution, the university will manage the actual survey administration in-house. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, with a price-matching preference available to qualified North Carolina resident bidders. Key administrative terms include a net 30-day payment cycle and a 30-day written notice requirement for termination. All works created under the agreement are considered works made for hire. Bidders must provide three references from the past three years, a certificate of insurance, and certification that they are not debarred by any federal agency. The university reserves the right to perform on-site spot checks to ensure correct labeling of personalized letters and adherence to packaging quality standards.