MOP 0098 1/25 Rider Enhancement Rider's Guide

The State of Ohio, through its Department of Administrative Services, General Services Division, has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) seeking a contractor to produce the MOP 0098 1/25 Rider Enhancement Rider's Guide for the Ohio Department of Public Safety. The project involves creating 12,500 copies of the guide, with each comprising 108 originals printed in a booklet format. The specifications require the booklets to be collated, saddle stitched, and face trimmed, featuring a folded size of 8.5" x 11" from an original size of 11" x 17". The chosen paper type is 50 lb White Offset, with presswork in full color and two-sided printing. Notably, page #97 must be micro-perforated a quarter-inch in from the spine for easy removal. Guides will be packaged in cartons containing 25 books each, and the contractor must provide proofs and follow specified packaging and labeling requirements. The delivery deadline for the completed guides is set for May 23, 2025, with the shipment directed to the ODPS Alum Creek Facility located at Alum Creek Drive in Columbus, Ohio. The bid outlines a single-item selection process with variable options, including the potential exclusion of the micro-perforated page. The contract falls under the NAICS code 339940 and PSC code 7510, with an estimated contract value ranging from $50,000 to $150,000. Interested contractors must submit their bids by February 28, 2025, and can address inquiries to Tim Riley, the primary contact at the Department of Administrative Services.