Description
Asheville‑Buncombe Technical Community College (A‑B Tech) is soliciting a qualified vendor to provide professional printing and distribution services for its semi‑annual Education Journal (Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 editions). The journal is a 16‑page, saddle‑stitched publication (8 ⅜” × 10 ⅞”) printed on 60# gloss text stock (cover on 100#) with full‑color process printing. Approximately 152,000 copies per issue will be printed and shipped in gaylord boxes to a mailing house (Allegra, 88 Roberts St., Asheville) and a remainder to the college’s shipping/receiving department. The contract is for an initial one‑year term beginning October 1 2026 (or later) with up to two optional one‑year renewals. Sustainability requirements (recycled content, compliance with NC Executive Order 80) are included. The vendor must submit a sealed hard‑copy bid by August 25 2026 2:00 PM, respond to questions by August 17 2026, and provide required certifications, pricing tables, and sample proofs.
• Print 152,000 copies per issue (Fall 2026 & Spring 2027) on specified paper stock.
• Deliver to mailing house by mid‑November 2026 (Fall) and early June 2027 (Spring).
• Provide hard‑copy proofs and indicate recycled‑content percentage.
• Comply with NC sustainability and E‑Verify requirements.
• Contract term: 1 year with up to two 1‑year extensions; optional renewals at vendor’s concurrence.
• Bid submission: sealed hard‑copy, mailed to 340 Victoria Rd., Asheville, NC 28801; deadline August 25 2026 2:00 PM.
• Mandatory certifications: financial condition, EO‑50 price‑matching, location of workers, etc.