Inspiration Guide Printing

The Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau (LRCVB) is seeking qualified vendors to provide full‑service printing and binding for its “Inspiration Guide.” The contract covers three format options (80‑page, 84‑page, and 88‑page publications) with a total quantity of 55,000 copies per format, perfect binding, full‑color interior, matte cover, shrink‑wrapped and boxed for distribution. The award is expected on October 20, 2026, with the print‑ready files delivered to the vendor by November 20, 2026 and the finished guides required on hand by December 18, 2026. Bids must be sealed, include the bid number on the envelope, and be submitted by October 12, 2026. Prices must be firm for 90 days and exclude taxes and shipping. • Scope: Commercial printing and binding of 55,000 copies each of three guide variants (≈165,000 total units). • Specifications: 5.25" × 8.25", perfect binding, 4/4 color, matte cover (80# #3 with aqueous coating), body paper 50# Liberty Matte Text, shrink‑wrapped in bundles of 25, boxed (~150 per box). • Timeline: Award 20 Oct 2026 → print‑ready files 20 Nov 2026 → final product 18 Dec 2026. • Submission: Sealed bid envelope with bid number, due 12 Oct 2026, 2 PM CT. • Evaluation factors: Price, quality, delivery schedule, compliance with terms (insurance, bonds, etc.). • Contact: Chris Phillips, Purchasing Department, (501) 370‑3214, [email protected].