Printing and Mailing of UAlbany Alumni Magazine

The University at Albany, SUNY is seeking bids from qualified contractors experienced in magazine production, printing, and distribution to handle its biannual Alumni Magazine, which has an estimated circulation of 20,000 copies per issue. The magazine is a 48-page saddle-stitched, four-color publication issued in Fall and Spring, with a contract duration of five years and a project value estimated between $500,000 and $1.5 million. The procurement emphasizes diversity and inclusion, with subcontracting goals set at 15.90% for minority-owned businesses, 14.10% for women-owned businesses, and 6% for service-disabled veteran-owned businesses. The contract covers all New York State counties, and past awardees include Benchemark Printing Inc., Fort Orange Press Inc., and Lane Press Inc. Interested vendors can request the Invitation for Bid (IFB) from the designated procurement officer, Kevin Urure Cruz, via email or phone. The response deadline is April 24, 2025, at 2:30 PM. The solicitation is part of the SUNY system’s efforts to engage responsible and capable contractors for large-scale printing and mailing services, with the contract aimed at ensuring high-quality production and timely distribution of the university’s alumni publication.