Missouri Western State University contracted the production and delivery of a comprehensive admissions‑marketing print suite for the 2017‑18 academic year. The scope includes high‑volume offset/digital printing of multiple books, brochures, postcards, posters, and pocket folders, physical proofing, on‑site coordination, storage of pre‑printed inventory, and non‑profit bulk mailing using the university’s postal permit. All work is to be performed under firm‑fixed‑price terms with a 60‑day bid validity and a 1 % per day late‑delivery penalty. The contract runs from June 30 2017 through June 30 2018, with two possible one‑year extensions. Kingston was selected as the sole awardee.
• 38 distinct printed items ranging from 1,200‑40,000 copies per item (e.g., 40,000 Recruitment Books).
• Mandatory requirements: Macintosh OS for data handling, physical proofs, address‑correction (NCOA/CASS), storage of inventory, and on‑site project contact.
• Pricing is firm‑fixed; total awarded value (printing inclusive of mailing) is $56,592.