Description
The State of Tennessee’s Department of Environment and Conservation is seeking a qualified printing contractor to produce the “Tennessee Conservationist” magazine (TNC Magazine) on a bi‑monthly schedule. The contract covers the full printing, binding, finishing, and delivery of each issue, as well as ancillary services such as proof handling, wrapper production, and distribution to 21 state parks. The work must be performed at a Tennessee‑based press that holds an active G‑7 Master Print Facility certification and uses UV ink on FSC‑certified Sustana paper. The base period is 24 months with up to three one‑year extensions, and the award is expected to exceed $400,000.
• Print runs of 7,000–9,000 copies per issue, six issues per year (up to 30 issues over a five‑year term).
• Requirements: UV‑cure printing, 8.375” × 10.75” trim, saddle‑stitch binding, 65# cover stock, 80# text stock, and hard‑cover binders for yearly collections.
• Contractor must provide a free sample of the May/June 2026 issue, maintain G‑7 certification, be registered with the Tennessee Department of Revenue, and submit insurance certificates.
• Delivery logistics include FedEx shipments to three primary addresses and bulk shipping to 21 state park locations, with flat‑rate delivery terms.