Manufacturing & Printing of City of Chicago and Suburban Personal Issue Traffic Tickets (BP# 154) - Duplicate 1

Solicitation 2602-06182R is a contract issued by the Cook County Office of the Chief Procurement Officer for the manufacturing, printing, and delivery of City of Chicago and Suburban Personal Issue Traffic Ticket books for the Clerk of the Circuit Court. The scope of work includes the production of an estimated 90,000 books, totaling 1.8 million ticket sets, over an initial three-year term with a possible two-year renewal option. The contractor is responsible for the entire lifecycle of the product, including assembly, quality assurance, and transportation to a facility in Cicero, Illinois. Technical specifications require hairline registration within 1/64 inch and the use of recycled paper containing at least 20 percent postconsumer fiber. Deliveries must be made on skids with a maximum of 40 boxes per skid, and each carton must contain 50 books. The delivery schedule requires the first 20 percent of the order to be completed within 60 working days of authorization, with the remaining 80 percent due within 120 working days. Performance is measured by strict key performance indicators, allowing no more than one delivery error regarding numbering, sequencing, or timeliness in any rolling 12-month period. Payment is processed through the Cook County Comptroller’s Office, preferably via the Electronic Payables Program. The award is based on firm quoted prices submitted through the Bonfire portal. The solicitation includes various socioeconomic preferences, including a 5 percent preference for Social Enterprises and specific certifications for Minority and Women Business Enterprises. Bidders must provide an Economic Disclosure Statement, a certificate of insurance, and may be required to submit representative samples within five business days of a request. Federal funding requirements apply, necessitating compliance with the Copeland Anti-Kickback Act, the Davis-Bacon Act for construction-related work, and EPA guidelines for recycled products.