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City of Philadelphia·Pennsylvania

ADULT LIBRARY CARDS 500K

Closes 12/22/2025$50k – $200kRequest for Quotation
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Description

The City of Philadelphia is seeking a vendor to provide 500,000 adult library cards. The cards should be made of 30 mil. composite polyester plastic (Teslin), with a size of 2.125" x 3.375", and have a 4/1 color scheme with full-color CMYK front and black on back. The cards should also have a laminate and unique, 14-digit Codabar barcodes printed on the back, along with a corresponding barcode peel-off sticker. The vendor must provide digital proofs (PDF) with barcodes that can be scanned and confirmed. The seller is expected to comply with all specifications outlined in the document to be considered for the contract. Key points include: • Material: 30 mil. composite polyester plastic (Teslin) • Card size: 2.125" x 3.375" • Color: 4/1 color - full-color CMYK front, black on back • Laminate: print on 10 mil. polyester (Teslin) core, laminated with additional 10 mil polyester on both sides • Barcodes: unique, 14-digit Codabar barcodes printed on the back of each card • Peel-off sticker: printed with the same barcode as the card underneath • Proofs: digital proofs (PDF) with barcodes that can be scanned and confirmed • Delivery location: Parkway Central Library, 1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 • The vendor must incorporate shipping expenses into the listed price of the item when providing quotes.

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Contact

(215) 686-5421

Key dates

Opened
12/16/2025
Closes
12/22/2025

Last updated

Details

Type
Request for Quotation
Industry
Printing Services and Supplies
NAICS
323110
Solicitation №
B2625931

Budget estimate

$50,000 – $200,000

The budget for this opportunity can be estimated based on the quantity and complexity of the library cards. The cost of printing 500,000 library cards with specific material and design requirements can range from $0.05 to $0.50 per card, depending on the vendor's production costs and profit margins. Assuming an average cost of $0.20 per card, the total budget for this opportunity would be around $100,000. However, this is a rough estimate and the actual budget may vary depending on the vendor's quote and the city's budget for this project. Factors that may influence the likely payment range include the vendor's production costs, the complexity of the design and material requirements, and the city's budget for this project.

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