Awarded vendors
- Forum Communications
- United Printing
Description
This contract awards the printing of the North Dakota Official Highway Map (Term‑Contract 152) to two qualified vendors. The scope includes large‑volume standard map printing (up to 450,000 copies) and higher‑resolution image printing (up to 350,000 copies), with strict specifications for paper, ink, folding, lamination, packaging, and delivery to the NDDOT warehouse. The work is performed under an all‑or‑none, lowest‑total‑price award, with a firm‑fixed price for the first 180 days and provisions for reprints and optional extensions.
• Scope: 4‑color, full‑bleed printing on 60 lb matte paper; two map styles (folded and flat/laminated).
• Quantities: Items 1‑3 total 450,500 copies; Items 4‑6 total 350,000 reprint copies.
• Delivery: Initial order due 5 Jan 2027; reprints delivered within 4 weeks of order.
• Vendor requirements: ND‑based printers, ability to meet recycled‑paper content, provide proofs, handle copyright filing, and accept FOB Destination freight.
• Contract term: 10/01/2026 – 09/30/2028 with optional 1‑year extension and optional 2‑year renewal.