T -- Dams, Synamos, and Development...

The contract involves the production of a 256-page, 11 by 11-inch perfect bound book titled "Dams, Dynamos, and Development: The Bureau of Reclamation's Power Program and Electrification of the West." The job requires the preparation of prepress materials from both electronic files and camera copy, the creation of proofs, and a full 4-color process printing that includes spot varnish. Additionally, the project entails binding, packing, and distribution of the finished books. At the time of the notice, the formal specifications had not yet been issued, and the bid opening date was not established. Interested firms are instructed to submit a bid request on their official letterhead to the contracting office address provided, after which the bid specifications will be mailed out. The solicitation was posted in March 2002 as a presolicitation, but key details such as the agency name, place of performance, and point of contact were not specified.