This bid is for magazine printing, binding, and mailing in Columbus, Ohio, with deliveries to 2323 Citygate Drive, Columbus, OH 43218, and 1500 Dublin Rd., Columbus, OH 43215.
Due
November 10, 2026
2 days left
Location
Columbus, OH
Ohio
Posted on
ohiobuys.ohio.gov
Notice ID
SRC0000042736
Please quote printing, binding, and mailing 50,000 magazines, with deliveries to 2323 Citygate Drive, Columbus, OH 43218, and 1500 Dublin Rd., Columbus, OH 43215.
Format: 36 pages: 32 inside pages and 4 cover pages; finished size exactly 8.25 by 10 inches; stapled along the fold.
Printing: Full color to all edges on both sides; white gloss-coated paper with at least 92 brightness; 80 lb cover and 70 lb inside pages; clear gloss UV coating on the outside cover except the mailing address area.
Production: Print-ready PDF provided; production and shipping within the United States; no subcontracting of printing.
Proofs: Provide a paper color proof, a page-order and binding proof, and an on-site printing review; printers more than 150 miles from 2045 Morse Road, Columbus, OH 43229, must cover travel and lodging for two reviewers.
Mailing: Address up to 49,000 copies in black with customer IDs; check and update addresses using CASS/NCOA, sort by ZIP+4, prepare periodical bulk mail, and include PS Form 3541; mailing list available November 12, 2026.
Delivery: Deliver addressed copies to Citygate Drive by December 10, 2026, then the balance to Dublin Road by December 17, 2026; pack the balance 100–200 per labeled 200 lb-test carton; deliver weekdays before 4 p.m.
Please confirm availability and send your quote by November 10, 2026.
The original documents
Deadline: November 10, 2026
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What they need
Quantity and format50,000 copies; 36 pages (32 text plus 4 cover); exact finished size 8.25 x 10 inches; saddle stitched.
Printing and paperFull-color process, full bleed, both sides; white gloss-coated stock, minimum 92 brightness; 80 lb cover and 70 lb text. Clear gloss UV coating on outer cover except the mailing address area.
Production and proofsPrint-ready PDF supplied; domestic production and shipping required, with no subcontracting of presswork. Include a hard-copy color-match proof, a pagination/bindery proof, and an on-site press-check opportunity. Printers more than 150 miles from 2045 Morse Road, Columbus, OH 43229, must cover travel and lodging for two reviewers.
MailingUp to 49,000 copies; mailing list available November 12, 2026. Include black addressing with customer IDs, CASS/NCOA processing, ZIP+4 sorting, periodical bulk-mail preparation, and PS Form 3541. Postage is paid separately.
DeliveryDeliver addressed copies to the Citygate address above by December 10, 2026. Deliver the balance afterward to the Dublin Road address by December 17, 2026, packed 100–200 per labeled 200 lb-test carton; weekday delivery before 4 p.m.
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