Print/Mail Services - 2027 Admitted Student Packet

North Carolina State University is soliciting print and mail services for the 2027 Admitted Student Packets under solicitation number 63-DMP1212541. The project requires the production and distribution of 25,000 total packets, each consisting of five components: a booklet envelope, a two-pocket folder with die-cut pockets, a sticker sheet, a pennant, and a metallic red golden ticket card. The contractor is responsible for inkjetting addresses directly onto envelopes per USPS specifications using a provided mailing list. Deliverables include an initial batch of 1,200 fully assembled packets, followed by five scheduled mailings between January 8, 2027, and April 16, 2027. Quotations must be submitted via the Bonfire portal by November 2, 2026, and must include a certificate of insurance and physical samples labeled with the quotation number, item number, and vendor name. Evaluation criteria include the quality of samples, past performance on university printing contracts, and references. A price-matching preference is available for North Carolina resident bidders within 5% or $10,000 of the lowest nonresident bid. Payment terms are net 30 days, and the contract is subject to North Carolina state tax laws and the Iran Divestment Act. All shipments are FOB Destination, Freight Prepaid, with final delivery to the university's Raleigh address.