Junior Viewbook 2026

The Junior Viewbook 2026 is a high‑volume print project commissioned by Grand Valley State University’s Admissions and Recruitment department. The university is seeking a vendor to produce a 24‑page, 8 × 10 in printed book (cover plus 20 interior pages) in a run of 125,000 copies, with full‑bleed four‑color process printing, a writable satin aqueous coating on all pages, and a soft‑touch aqueous coating plus spot‑gloss varnish on the cover. The scope includes required proofing (digital, color‑match, booked‑up, PDF) and press checks, as well as delivery of sample copies to the designer, project manager, and a senior staff member before full production. Mailing‑service costs must be listed as a separate line‑item. The RFQ deadline was 21 April 2026, and the award has been tentatively set for Page Works. • Quantity: 125,000 copies of a 24‑page viewbook (8 × 10 in). • Printing specifications: 4‑color process, full bleed, satin aqueous coating on all pages, soft‑touch plus spot‑gloss on cover, 80 lb Opus Dull paper (cover and interior). • Vendor responsibilities: provide all required proofs, press checks, deliver sample sets (5 to designer, 10 to project manager, 5 to senior staff), and include mailing‑service cost as a separate line‑item.