45-RQ274655 - NC Sales and Use Coupon Books

The North Carolina Department of Revenue (NCDOR) is seeking a qualified printing vendor to produce and deliver pre‑printed Sales and Use Coupon Books for state tax registrants. The contract will span three years (with two optional one‑year extensions) and includes annual printing of approximately 153,000 coupon books plus 12,000 monthly update booklets, plus optional supplemental inserts. The vendor must handle printing, assembly, business‑reply envelopes, mailing logistics, and meet strict quality‑control and read‑rate requirements (≥95%). Delivery must begin within 30 days of purchase order receipt, and the vendor is responsible for mailing the books on a defined schedule throughout each tax year. Invoicing is annual and the State will reimburse postage. The solicitation includes detailed security, E‑Verify, and data‑handling obligations. • Provide commercial printing of ~153 k coupon books and 12 k update booklets per year • Produce business‑reply envelopes and mailing inserts per NCDOR specifications • Meet 30‑day start‑up after PO, and strict mailing deadlines (e.g., Oct 31 2027 for most books) • Maintain ≤5 % error rate and ≥95 % read‑rate on printed coupons • Comply with E‑Verify, data security, and U.S.‑only labor requirements • Contract term: 3 years (optionally extendable 2 × 1‑year) with annual invoicing