Description
This contract concerns the printing and mailing of Voter Information Guides (VIGs) for the November 8, 2022 General Election in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. The solicitation called for approximately 550,000 guides, printed on 80‑lb white stock with two‑color (black and PMS 295C) one‑sided artwork, then folded, sealed, and mailed in three equal shipments to the USPS Business Mail Entry Unit in Cleveland. The award totals listed are $18,672.50 for printing and $13,893.00 for mailing, summing to roughly $32,566. The procurement was conducted via an informal Request for Bids (RFB) posted on August 9, 2022 with a bid‑submission deadline of August 15, 2022; proof‑submission contacts were Peter James and Lauren Hodges. The terms require the vendor to adhere to USPS mailing specifications, handle variable‑data processing from a CSV file, and meet broad indemnification, insurance, and “time‑is‑of‑the‑essence” clauses. No vendor name or contact details are provided in the available records.
• Scope: Print ≈ 550 k voter guides; mail in three equal shipments to USPS BMEU.
• Timeline: RFB posted 8/9/22, bids due 8/15/22; final deliveries required by 9/30/22.
• Award Value: Approximately $32,566 (printing $18,672.50 + mailing $13,893.00).
• Requirements: Variable‑data processing, USPS‑approved sealing, strict deadlines, broad indemnity and insurance obligations.
• Contacts: Proofs to Peter James ([email protected]) and Lauren Hodges ([email protected]).