FY26-BOE-DL0- Printing and Mailing Citywide Voter Guide and other mailings

The District of Columbia Board of Elections (DCBOE) is soliciting a contractor to provide all labor, materials, and supervision necessary to print and mail the November 2026 General Election Voter Guide. The project involves the production of approximately 400,000 saddle-stitched booklets, which must be delivered to the USPS DC Brentwood Postal Facility no later than October 19, 2026. The selected contractor is responsible for purchasing the DC resident address file, processing it through the USPS NCOA database system, and ensuring all mailings adhere to specific marking requirements for the standard mail saturation price category, including ECRWSS and EDDM indicia. The contract is open to SBE/CBE firms, and for awards exceeding 250,000 dollars, at least 35 percent of the dollar volume must be subcontracted to certified small business enterprises. Contractors must submit a proof of the booklet for final DCBOE approval prior to printing and maintain an inspection system acceptable to the District. Payment will be issued within 30 days of receiving a proper invoice. Compliance with the District of Columbia Human Rights Act, the Buy American Act, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is required, along with the maintenance of absolute confidentiality regarding District employee and customer information.