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Massachusetts Recreational Saltwater Fishing Guide Publication and Delivery
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The Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF) is soliciting bids for a contractor to design, produce, and deliver the Massachusetts Recreational Saltwater Fishing Guide. The project requires the creation of a 52-page, magazine-style printed publication measuring 8 x 10.5 inches, along with an accessible interactive Adobe Acrobat PDF for digital distribution. The contractor is responsible for the layout and production of 65,000 annual copies, consisting of a 5,000-copy Show Edition due by January 15 and a 60,000-copy Final Edition due by April 30. Deliveries must be made to ground-level facilities without loading docks in Gloucester and New Bedford, with cartons weighing 35 pounds or less. A critical component of the contract is the requirement for the contractor to solicit and manage approved advertisements to offset production costs, with at least 15 percent of these advertisements coming from Massachusetts-based businesses. The total estimated value of the procurement is 132,000 dollars, with a maximum annual payment from the DMF of 22,000 dollars. The contract features an initial three-year term with three one-year renewal options. Proposals will be evaluated on a 100-point scale focusing on compliance with specifications, advertising capability, vendor experience, price, and the ability to meet the production timeframe. This solicitation is eligible for the Small Business Purchasing Program, and responses are due by September 30, 2026.
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Place of Performance
Emerson Avenue Gloucester, MA, 01930, USASet-Aside
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