Printing of 2025 Cedar Rapids Visitor Guide

The City of Cedar Rapids has issued a Notice of Request for Bid seeking sealed electronic submissions by July 3, 2024, for the printing of the 2025 Cedar Rapids Visitor Guide. Bids must be submitted exclusively through the City’s online E-Procurement portal, IonWave, with no acceptance of email, fax, or hard copy responses. The bidding process involves a public opening at 3:00 pm CDT on the deadline date, followed by prompt evaluation and the dissemination of bid tabulation summaries to all participants. Bidders have the option to withdraw their responses prior to the closing time but cannot modify or withdraw bids for sixty days afterward. The contract is estimated to be valued between $50,000 and $150,000, and the primary point of contact is Megan Snitkey, reachable via email or phone. The procurement is subject to the City’s Buy Local Purchasing Policy, which favors local businesses within Linn County, Iowa, provided they meet specific property tax or rent criteria and obtain a notarized Local Business Certificate. This policy applies to the bid process unless exclusions such as grants, state or national contracts, or sole source purchases are involved. The overarching goal is to promote local economic participation while adhering to applicable procurement laws. The contract’s scope and specifications are aligned with the City’s broader procurement policies and standards, ensuring transparency and fairness in awarding the printing services for the Visitor Guide.