Magazine Printing Contract – FB16‑028 – Missouri Western State University

Missouri Western State University issued a competitive Invitation for Bid (FB16‑028) for the design, printing, and mailing of a quarterly 36‑page magazine (25,500 copies per issue) over a one‑year period (issues slated for Jan 2016, May 2016, Sep 2016). The scope includes full‑color 4‑color process printing on specified paper stocks, UV coating on the cover, three optional finishing methods, proofing (blueline and photographic), provision of a Macintosh‑based production environment, on‑site proof review, and bulk addressing, sorting, and mailing of roughly 25,000 pieces per issue. Bids were to be submitted sealed by September 11 2015, with a 60‑day firm‑fixed‑price requirement and FOB Destination freight terms. RR Donnelley was selected as the awardee. • 25,500 copies per issue, three issues (≈ 76,500 copies total) • Required Mac‑OS workflow, InDesign/PDF source files, UV coating, and mailing services • Firm‑fixed‑price, FOB Destination, with 1 % per‑day late‑delivery penalty • Awarded to RR Donnelley; no set‑aside or minority‑business requirement applied