Description
GPO (acting for EPA Region 6) seeks a qualified printer to produce 13 different full‑color, saddle‑stitched children’s environmental‑health pamphlets (books) in both English and Spanish. The contractor must meet Quality Level 3 specifications, use wet‑ink pigment‑based inks, and print on specified gloss‑coated cover and text stocks. Quantities for the first recipient (EPA Region 6 Dallas) are fixed (e.g., 600 copies of “Fred the Fox,” 400 copies of “Coco Red,” etc.). Remaining budget will be allocated to a second recipient (EPA Region 6 El Paso) with equal numbers of the designated items. All items must be packaged in shrink‑film units of 50, FOB destination, and shipped with traceable methods. The contractor must submit a fixed‑price bid not to exceed $9,900, include a unit price for each additional 100 copies, provide a press‑quality PDF proof by 05/01/2026, and deliver final products by 05/22/2026.
• Print 13 distinct pamphlet designs (full‑color, 8.5″ × 11″, saddle‑stitched).
• Meet EPA Quality Level 3 and wet‑ink specifications.
• Deliver to two Texas locations with specified copy counts and packaging requirements.
• Provide proofs, fixed‑price quote, and per‑100‑copy rates; award based on highest quantity for the $9,900 price.