Printing of Introduction to Missouri Fishes booklet

The Missouri Department of Conservation is seeking a qualified printer to produce 17,000 copies of a 40‑page “Introduction to Missouri Fishes” booklet. The solicitation is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) with an open date of August 20 2026 and a submission deadline of August 31 2026 (2:00 PM Central). The contract will be awarded by December 1 2026. The printer must meet all state business‑compliance requirements, provide firm‑fixed pricing, and deliver the finished booklets within 20 business days of receiving the print‑ready PDFs. Delivery is FOB destination to the Department’s dock in Jefferson City, with specific packaging, labeling, and pallet specifications. The contract includes mandatory participation by an Organization for the Blind or Sheltered Workshop equal to at least $5,000 or 2 % of the contract value. • Quantity: 17,000 booklets, 40 pages, 8.5” × 11”, saddle‑stitched. • Paper: 60‑lb coated recycled gloss, white, brightness 82. • Ink: Four‑color process, full bleed. • Production time: ≤ 20 business days after receipt of PDFs. • Delivery window: M‑F, 8:00 am‑12:00 pm or 1:00 pm‑4:30 pm, Jefferson City, MO. • Pricing: Fixed price per unit, with overrun discounts (1 % overrun = 100 % unit price, 5 % overrun = 80 % unit price). • Compliance: Tax “Vendor No Tax Due” certificate, Secretary of State registration, E‑Verify, and blind/sheltered‑workshop participation.