Viewbook 26-27

Lander University is soliciting bids for the printing and delivery of the Admissions Viewbook 26-27 under solicitation number IFB-SP-590-08-10-2026, with responses due by August 10, 2026. The solicitation targets a base quantity of 22,500 viewbooks, with optional increments of 20,000, 1,000, and 1,500 units available at the university's discretion, alongside a separate line item for Search Piece Mailers in quantities of 100,000, 125,000, or 150,000. All pricing details are left blank for offerors to complete, and the award will follow the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, emphasizing responsibility and responsiveness over cost negotiation. Proposals must be submitted in paper form via sealed envelope to a designated address, with no electronic submissions accepted. Offerors are required to complete multiple attachments including the Vendor Application Form, W-9, Open Trade Representation, Drug-Free Workplace Certification, Nonresident Taxpayer Registration Affidavit, and References, along with sample viewbook files accessible via Lander’s website. Contractual obligations are governed by internally coded clauses covering contract term, termination, warranty, false claims, fixed pricing, no indemnity, notice, open trade, third-party beneficiary, waiver, changes, and general liability insurance, all effective as of June 2015 or earlier. Performance requirements include packaging materials in sturdy, labeled boxes with specific markings for item and quantity, adherence to OSHA, DOT, and EPA standards for handling and labeling, and compliance with state and federal procurement and tax regulations. The award will be made to the responsible bidder offering the lowest price that meets all technical requirements, with no trade-off analysis permitted. Payment will be processed via Electronic Funds Transfer, and the contract term will extend for one year from the effective date. The Procurement Officer serves as the primary contract administrator, with no designated COR or COTR identified. Offerors must certify absence of debarment, provide independent price determination, disclose minority subcontracting participation, and ensure compliance with financial and ethical standards, though no UEI, CAGE, or small business size certifications are explicitly required. All information security obligations apply if subcontractors access government data, and financial assurance such as performance bonds or letters of credit may