Description
The State of South Carolina is soliciting bids for a statewide term contract to produce and distribute high‑school diplomas, adult‑education diplomas, academic‑honor awards, ACT 155 diplomas, and related regalia for the Department of Education. The contractor must meet detailed printing specifications (100 % rag paper, thermographic seal, multiple signatures), provide blueline proofs, manage order tracking, and handle re‑print corrections within tight timelines. The contract is a five‑year term (one‑year base with up to four optional extensions) and includes a mandatory 1.25 % administrative services fee to be collected and remitted quarterly.
• High‑school diplomas: ~41,000 units per spring graduation year, plus additional seasonal volumes.
• Academic honor awards, adult‑education diplomas, and ACT 155 diplomas: estimated combined annual volume ~3,200 units.
• Contractor must deliver items within 30 days of purchase order receipt (spring orders by 15 April, other orders within 4 weeks).
• Provide a dedicated email/toll‑free line, track orders via DOTS, submit quarterly admin‑fee reports, and meet re‑print turnaround (≤14 days before ceremonies).