REBID RFP-Fishing Hunting and Trapping Guides

Vermont’s Department of Buildings and General Services is seeking a qualified contractor to design, produce, print, distribute, and manage advertising for two statewide guides – a Fishing Guide (64 internal pages) and a Hunting & Trapping Guide (48 internal pages). The contractor must also maintain continuously updated online HTML/PDF versions, handle ad sales, and ensure all printed products meet strict environmental, branding, and quality specifications. The contract spans five years, with the first two years at a fixed price and potential price adjustments thereafter. • Full‑service production: graphic design, layout, printing (4‑color, chlorine‑free recycled paper), binding, packaging, and UPS shipping of up to 100,000 copies per guide. • Advertising management: sell up to 10 pages of ad space per guide, adhere to strict content restrictions, and submit quarterly ad‑revenue reports. • Digital deliverables: maintain an HTML‑based site, downloadable PDF, and mobile‑friendly version with analytics reporting. • Mandatory delivery deadlines: second Wednesday of December (Fishing Guide) and first Wednesday of December (Hunting & Trapping Guide) each year, with $500/day late‑delivery penalty. • Environmental & compliance requirements: recycled‑content paper, climate‑change certification, cybersecurity standards, and no prohibited telecom/video equipment.