Newsletter Printing & Mailing

Dakota County is seeking a qualified vendor to print and mail the fall edition of its county newsletter. The contract covers high‑volume, full‑color, double‑sided printing of a 36‑page newsletter, post‑printing processing, and bulk mailing of roughly 185,000 copies plus supplemental inserts. The vendor must handle all postage, presort the county‑provided carrier list, and meet a tight production schedule with files delivered on August 4 and final mailing completed by August 27, 2026. • Print 36‑page, 8.375” × 10.8125” newsletter on 70 lb cover and 50 lb body stock, full‑color, two‑sided with bleeds. • Produce 185,000 copies for the county carrier list, 1,600 additional copies for Cannon Falls & Northfield, 700 copies for the Administration Center, and 2,000 eight‑page “Your Parks” inserts. • Provide complete mail‑processing, including presort (ECRWSS), labeling/ink‑jetting for supplemental addresses, and handle all postage costs. • Deliver finished printed material to the printer on August 4, 2026 and complete mailing by August 27, 2026, with contract ending August 31, 2026.