Student Life Publications Printing and Related Services

The University of Connecticut is issuing a solicitation to select qualified vendors for print production and distribution of student life materials under contract number MF111225. The contract is initially for one year with the possibility of up to six additional one-year extensions, potentially spanning up to seven years. The project scope includes printing various student publications, mailing services, and related logistics, with a budget estimate ranging from $500,000 to $2,000,000. The procurement emphasizes compliance with state and university policies, including supplier diversity programs, ethics laws, and mandatory certifications such as the Bidder Contract Compliance Monitoring Report, Campaign Contribution Certification, and the Connecticut Economic Impact Form. Proposers are required to submit detailed proposals through the HuskyBuy electronic system by December 12, 2025, with questions due by December 5, 2025, and a pre-proposal conference scheduled for December 1, 2025. The contractual framework incorporates the University of Connecticut’s standard template contract, which contains key terms and conditions, including compliance with Connecticut ethics statutes, conflict of interest disclosures, and quality assurance procedures. The contract does not specify federal FAR clauses but emphasizes adherence to state laws and university policies. While the solicitation details the evaluation process broadly, it does not specify explicit weighting or scoring criteria; instead, proposals will be assessed based on scope responsiveness, compliance, references, pricing, and diversity participation. Delivery and performance expectations focus on timely production and distribution to multiple UConn campuses, with no fixed delivery dates or FOB terms explicitly outlined. The contract’s performance period begins upon award, with the expectation that vendors demonstrate their capacity to meet deadlines, manage last-minute requests, and ensure quality standards, all governed by the university’s oversight and the incorporated template contract.