Grand Valley State University issued an RFP for a 40‑page University Viewbook to be printed in a horizontal 9″×5.5″ format. The scope requires 40,000 full‑color copies with soft‑touch coating on the cover, satin coating on interior pages, and saddle‑stitch binding, along with multiple proof types (digital, booked‑up, PDF, and press check). The university will provide design files and expects sample copies for the designer, project manager, and a senior staff member before final acceptance. The solicitation closed on July 8 2024, and the contract is currently in an “Intend to Award” status, with Pageworks identified as the prospective vendor. No monetary value, start, or end dates were disclosed in the documents.
• 40,000 printed viewbooks, 40‑page, full‑color, soft‑touch cover
• Required proof stages: digital, booked‑up, PDF, press check
• Delivery slated for late August 2024, after artwork hand‑off on August 9 2024
• Vendor: Pageworks (single‑source award)