Invitation for Bid (IFB-FTB-2627-PW-056) Print and Deliver 50,000,000 Custom Envelopes

The California Franchise Tax Board (FTB) is seeking a qualified vendor to print and deliver 50 million custom‑printed envelopes (FTB #1703) to its Sacramento warehouse. The work includes producing envelopes to exact specifications, packaging them in boxes and pallets, conducting a 4,000‑envelope test batch on Bell & Howell inserters, and then delivering the remaining envelopes on a monthly schedule through December 2028. The contract is firm‑fixed‑price, with optional small‑business/DVBE incentives, and requires the prime contractor to perform the predominant printing function in‑house, maintain rigorous quality control (≤ 0.5 % defect rate), and meet strict delivery and security requirements. • 50 M custom envelopes (size 9½″ × 4⅛″, dual‑pane windows, blue‑072 interior tint, USPS indicia) • Monthly deliveries of ~2 M envelopes (40 boxes/pallet, 80 000 envelopes/pallet) after a successful 4 k test batch • Firm‑fixed‑price contract; start Sep 1 2026, end Dec 31 2028; mandatory QC, insurance, certifications, and data‑security compliance • Optional 5 % small‑business and up to 5 % DVBE discount incentives (capped at $100 k)