Description
North Carolina State University’s Undergraduate Admissions office is seeking a qualified printer/mailer to produce and distribute the 2027 Admitted Student Packet. The contract covers the full production of 25,000 packets—including a converted booklet envelope, two‑pocket die‑cut folder, sticker sheet, pennant, and metallic “Golden Ticket” card—and the mailing of five separate mailings between January 8 2027 and April 16 2027. Vendors must submit physical samples by the quote due date, provide line‑item pricing for each component and each mailing, and handle all USPS addressing, sorting, and delivery. The university will pay only for the quantity actually ordered; any over‑age must be priced in the quote.
• Total quantity: 25,000 fully assembled packets (fixed)
• Five mailings with specific quantities (8,000; 7,100; 700; 6,100; 1,900) and USPS entry dates
• Required components: booklet envelope, die‑cut folder, sticker sheet, pennant, metallic red “Golden Ticket” card
• Physical samples due by 5 PM Nov 2 2026; full proof and material samples required
• All delivery and mailing charges must be included; vendor responsible for NCOA address verification
• Evaluation based on price, quality, past performance, and ability to meet the tight production timeline
• Contract award expected after bid opening; work to be performed Jan‑Apr 2027