SCDA GROWN IN SC MAGAZINE PUBLICATION

The South Carolina Department of Agriculture is seeking a single vendor to print, bind, package, store, and drop‑ship the annual “Grown in SC” magazine. The contractor must produce approximately 12,000 copies per year, provide a hard‑copy color proof, ship ~3,500 copies to various statewide locations, and store the remainder in a climate‑controlled facility. The contract is a fixed‑price, single‑source award with an initial one‑year term and automatic annual renewals up to a maximum of five years. Bids are due August 28, 2026, with award expected September 3, 2026. The opportunity is ideal for companies with commercial‑printing capabilities, binding, logistics, and inventory management experience. • Print specifications: 8.5×11 in, 84‑page, 80 lb gloss cover with satin coating, 60 lb gloss interior, saddle‑stitched. • Deliver 3,500 magazines via drop‑ship by January 15 each year; additional 3,000 copies delivered to SCDA headquarters in January. • Provide hard‑copy color proof, maintain climate‑controlled storage, and accept responsibility for any defective copies.