The State of Vermont is seeking a full‑service publishing partner to produce, advertise, print, distribute, and maintain digital versions of its annual Fishing Guide & Regulations and Hunting & Trapping Guide. The contractor must handle graphic design, layout, printing up to 100,000 copies per guide per year, manage advertising sales, ship to ~325 statewide locations, and provide ongoing website and PDF updates, all while meeting stringent environmental, cybersecurity, and anti‑lobbying compliance requirements.
• Design, layout, and pre‑press proofing for two separate guides (≈64 & 48 internal pages).
• Print up to 100 000 copies each guide annually, saddle‑stitched, using chlorine‑free recycled paper with specific post‑consumer content percentages.
• Sell and manage advertising space, provide rate cards, and remit revenue, with strict ad placement rules.
• Distribute printed guides statewide via UPS, meeting early‑December delivery deadlines (penalty $500/day).
• Maintain a searchable HTML microsite, downloadable PDFs, mobile‑friendly format, and deliver quarterly analytics reports.
• Comply with Vermont’s environmental, cybersecurity, Made‑in‑USA, and telecom equipment restrictions, and provide required certifications and insurance.