Book Manufacturing

The University of Oklahoma Press is seeking qualified vendors to provide comprehensive book manufacturing services on a multi‑award basis. The scope includes offset and digital printing, hardcover and paperback binding (including split‑binding, dust‑jacket, and specialty finishes), electronic proofing, and full logistics support to meet strict labeling, packaging, and warehouse requirements for both domestic and international shipments. Vendors must demonstrate capabilities across a wide range of print runs, paper stocks, and binding options, and be able to manage reprints from archived files, maintain quality control, and comply with environmental (FSC) and shipping standards. The contract runs from award date through the following June 30 with up to four optional one‑year renewals, and the university may award multiple contracts to different suppliers depending on pricing, schedule, and capability. • Required capabilities: offset/digital printing, hard‑cover, paperback, split binding, dust‑jacket, color inserts, electronic proofing, vendor portal/cloud workflow, FSC‑certified stock, reprint support, and logistics shipping to Ingram Publisher Services. • Deliverables: finished books meeting detailed specifications (size, page count, paper type, binding style, finishes), timely production schedules, quality‑assured shipments, and documentation compliance (barcode, labeling, pallet standards). • Evaluation focuses on manufacturing capacity, past university press experience, logistical competence, and cost competitiveness.