OCS-FY26-Child support Sticker calendar

The Vendor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, and logistics necessary to produce, assemble, package, and distribute the 2027 Child Support Sticker Calendar in full compliance with the State’s specifications. Work includes pre‑press preparation, high‑quality CMYK printing, saddle‑stitch binding, integration of two kiss‑cut sticker sheets, drilling for hanging, and ensuring designated pages meet coloring‑contest requirements. The Vendor must manage all production processes, maintain strict quality control, coordinate electronic proof approvals, and package finished calendars in cartons not exceeding 25 pounds. The Vendor is also responsible for shipping calendars to all specified County CSEAs in varying quantities (see attached spreadsheet) as provided by the State and ensuring all calendars arrive within the required timeline.Suppliers are required to review the attached Print Request Order Form, and art work provided in attachments. Attached are the following: 2026 County Contact Info and Calendar Orders Print Request Order Form Sticker Calendar Deliverables Print Production Readiness AssessmentA summary of verified materials, print specifications, quantities per County CSEA, and all production considerations needed to begin calendar manufacturing. Final Production Files & ProofsDigital and/or physical proofs for State approval, including verification of color, bleed, trimming, sticker alignment, and special‑stock pages. Completed 40‑Page CalendarsFully printed, saddle‑stitched calendars meeting all requirements:• CMYK with bleeds• 100 lb. cover stock (front cover only)• Inside pages on uncoated 80 lb. text stock• Coloring‑contest pages on appropriate stock• Two 11x17 kiss‑cut sticker sheets stitched in the center• 1/8" drilled hanging hole• Trimmed to 8.5"x11" from 11"x17" sheets Packaging DeliverableCalendars packaged in cartons not exceeding 25 pounds, labeled and organized according to State‑provided county shipment quantities. Distribution Completion ReportDocumentation confirming shipping and delivery to all designated County CSEAs, including shipment logs, quantities delivered, and confirmation of successful fulfillment.
Offerors must demonstrate how they meet the requirements outlined in this RFQ. Quotes will be evaluated to determine the most advantageous response for ODJFS. A quote will be disqualified if the response fails to meet or are otherwise deemed unacceptable, incomplete or are found to be invalid. The RFQ award will be issued to the lowest responsive, and responsible bidder, and ODJFS will issue a valid State of Ohio purchase order.
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Items 1 | Required Item | Calendar & Delivery
Inquiries Inquiry 90818 | 1. Will the kiss cut stickers print 1-sided on adhesive label stock?2. Will all inside text pages print on 80# Uncoated text including the Coloring Contest pages?3. Will the state be providing their Fed Ex or UPS account number for the shipments? This would be more precise and much more cost effective. | Answer: Here are the specs that child support wanted for the calendar. Cover Pages: Print CMYK with bleeds on front cover only on 100 Ib. cover bright white uncoated Inside Pages: First page front and back of the calendar needs to be printed on paper that can be colored on for a coloring contest submission. (We understand this will also impact pages 33 and 34.) Inside Pages: Print CMYK with bleeds on uncoated bright white 80 Ib. text uncoated 11x17 sheet size, saddle-stitched and folded to finished size 8.5x11 with trimmed bleed edges Two 11x17 (kiss-cut) sticker sheets stitched into middle of booklet Drill 1/8” hole at center of outer edge for calendar hanging Vendor must accept electronic approvals of product. | Answered: 6/8/2026 Inquiry 91003 | 1.Does the vendor need to include shipping/freight cost in their bid or will the agency provide a UPS or Fed Ex account number?2. 80# bright white uncoated text will be fine for coloring. | Answer: Does the vendor need to include shipping/freight cost in their bid, or will the agency provide a UPS or Fed Ex account number? No, we will not provide our account number and yes, the vendor will need to include their shipping/freight cost 80# bright white uncoated text will be fine for coloring. Inside Pages: Print CMYK with bleeds on uncoated bright white 80 Ib. text uncoated | Answered: 6/10/2026