TNC Magazine Printing Services

This is a twenty-four-month contract with three annual renewal options for TNC Magazine Printing Services awarded by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation under solicitation number 32701-13940, posted on June 17, 2026, with a response deadline of July 10, 2026. The contract, effective July 13, 2026, requires the printing of six magazine issues per year using specific technical standards including an 8.375” x 10.75” trim size, saddle stitch binding with three staples, 40 inside pages plus a paper cover, and 100% FSC recycled Sustana Enviro stock for both cover and text. Printing must use UV ink only, with no conventional offset or digital methods permitted, and a high-resolution trimmed color proof must be delivered prior to each press run. Magazines must be packaged in cartons of 60 to 100 copies labeled with the title and shipped F.O.B. destination to the State’s address in Nashville, TN. The State reserves the right to inspect and accept goods within thirty days of delivery, and failure to meet quality standards or deliver on time may result in termination or demand for re-delivery at no additional cost. The contract is a Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 323117 and requires compliance with all federal and Tennessee state laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act and Civil Rights Act. Bidders must be direct employees of a Tennessee-based press facility, provide proof of active G7 Master Print Facility Certification, submit a sample of the May/June 2026 issue, and certify they are not debarred or have had prior public contracts terminated for cause. Insurance requirements include commercial general liability, automobile liability, and workers’ compensation coverage, with the State named as an additional insured and a waiver of subrogation required. The State does not guarantee a minimum order volume, and prices must remain firm for 730 days. Invoicing must be submitted within 30 days of delivery on the contractor’s letterhead and include contract and purchase order numbers, a detailed description of goods, and no taxes or unauthorized shipping charges. Payments are subject to audit, and records must be retained for five years post-final payment. The award is based solely on lowest cost among responsive bidders who meet all specifications and pass mandatory compliance and capability gates. The primary point of