Education Journal

Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College (A-B Tech) is seeking to enter a contract to include professional printing and distribution services, for our Education Journal, which is published twice per year in Fall and Spring in accordance with the specifications and scope of work herein. A-B Tech’s Education Journal is intended to be engaging and is used to highlight and document the educational pursuits and achievements of A-B Tech’s students, faculty, and departments. To inform and engage the college community and public about noteworthy programs, student successes, college initiatives, and institutional milestones. To serve as both an informational resource and a promotional asset, showcasing what the college offers and celebrates. To regularly create a record of academic and extracurricular vibrancy of the institution, published in fall and spring to keep listing current developments. The intent of this solicitation is to award an Agency Contract. To comply with Governor Cooper’s Executive Order 80 (October 2018), North Carolina’s Commitment to Address Climate Change and Transition to a Clean Energy Economy, the contract resulting from this solicitation intends to provide sustainability features in accordance with industry standards. The Contract shall have an initial term of one (1) year, beginning on the date of final Contract execution (the “Effective Date”) or October 1, 2026, whichever is later. The Vendor shall begin work under the Contract within ten (10) business days of the Effective Date. At the end of the Contract’s initial term, A-B Tech shall have the option, in its sole discretion, to renew the Contract on the same terms and conditions for up to two (2) additional one-year terms. A-B Tech will give the Vendor written notice of its intent to exercise each option no later than thirty (30) days before the end of the Contract’s then-current term. In addition to any optional renewal terms, and with the Vendor’s concurrence, A-B Tech reserves the right to extend the Contract after the last active term. Bids shall be submitted in accordance with the terms and conditions of this IFB and any addenda issued hereto.