Description
The California Department of Education is seeking a qualified contractor to provide large‑print conversion services for K‑8 state‑adopted textbooks and instructional materials on an as‑needed basis. The contractor will receive source material (digital files or physical books), convert them to large‑print format following detailed specifications (20 pt font, contrast, margin, binding, paper quality, etc.), produce hard‑copy volumes and deliver high‑quality PDF files. Work is awarded on a one‑year initial term (July 1 2026‑June 30 2027) with two optional renewal years. Bids must be submitted in sealed envelopes by April 30 2026; a mandatory sample must be provided after requesting the CDE file by April 16 2026.
• Provide large‑print books (hardcover or soft‑cover, B&W or color) meeting strict formatting, paper, and binding standards.
• Deliver finished hard copies to the CDE warehouse and electronic PDFs via approved transfer methods.
• Meet a 30‑45 business‑day turnaround per assignment, confirming acceptance within 2 business days.
• Must have on‑site scanning, printing, and binding equipment and qualified technicians (≥ 3 years experience).