University of Washington Press - Book Printing Pool

The University of Washington Press is issuing a solicitation to establish a continuous pool of qualified book printers capable of fulfilling diverse printing projects as needed. This open-ended arrangement aims to facilitate ongoing bidding and selection of vendors for various book printing tasks, with individual orders issued based on project specifications. The procurement, identified under solicitation number 885846, is posted on November 6, 2025, with a response deadline of December 11, 2025. The contract size is estimated to range from $500,000 to $2,000,000, reflecting the potential volume of work over the contract period. The initiative is managed through the University’s Workday Strategic Sourcing portal, and inquiries are directed to Lynn Magill. The solicitation emphasizes a competitive process where vendors must submit their qualifications, pricing, and technical capabilities via the Workday platform. While specific evaluation criteria, including factors and sub-factors, are detailed in the full RFP, they are not included in the available excerpts. The contract is structured as an indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity arrangement, allowing the University to issue individual print orders as required, with performance expected within the state of Washington. The scope covers meeting various technical specifications for book printing, quality standards, and timely delivery, although detailed standards are not explicitly listed. The procurement does not specify particular FAR clauses, packaging, marking, or inspection procedures in the provided documents, but it implies that final acceptance will occur at the University’s facilities or designated locations within Washington. The process requires offerors to complete certifications and representations through Workday, although specific socioeconomic or small business classifications are not explicitly detailed. Overall, this initiative seeks to create a flexible, competitive vendor pool to support the University of Washington Press’s ongoing publishing needs efficiently and reliably.