Wild Ohio Magazine Issue 1 2026

Location:	Ohio
Posted:	Dec 9, 2025
Due:	Dec 16, 2025
Agency:	State Government of Ohio
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	F - Natural Resources and Conservation Services
Solicitation No:	SRC0000035743
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Solicitation ID:	SRC0000035743
Solicitation Name:	Wild Ohio Magazine Issue 1 2026
Original Begin Date:	12/9/2025 9:15:00 AM
Begin Date:	12/9/2025 9:15:00 AM
End Date:	12/16/2025 11:00:00 AM
Inquiry End Date:	12/16/2025 11:00:00 AM
Commodity:	Printed media
MBE Set Aside:	MBE Set Aside
Agency:	DAS-Administrative Services DNR-Dept of Natural Resources
Solicitation Status:	Open for Bidding
Solicitation Type:	Invitation To Bid (ITB)

Solicitation General Information

In an MBE set-aside solicitation, only those bidders/suppliers with an active MBE certification at the time the solicitation closes can submit a response

Solicitation ID

SRC0000035743

Solicitation Name

Wild Ohio Magazine Issue 1 2026

RFx Type

Invitation To Bid (ITB)

Lot #

Solicitation Status

Open for Bidding

Round #

MBE Set Aside

Begin Date

12/9/2025 9:15:00 AM (ET)

Amendment?

End Date

12/16/2025 11:00:00 AM (ET)

Inquiry End Date

12/16/2025 11:00:00 AM

Summary

47,000 This is a 36 total page 8.25in x 10in magazine, 32 pages of text PLUS cover, saddle stitched, printed four (4) color process. The final trimmed size must be 8.25 inches x 10 inches. UV coated cover. Presswork is not to be subcontracted. See ITB

Predecessor Contract

Process

An award will be given to the lowest responsive and responsible Bidder and/or Supplier.

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Contracting Entity

DAS-Administrative Services

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	Participating Agencies
	DNR-Dept of Natural Resources

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STATE OF OHIO

Department of Administrative Services

General Services Division

Print Procurement

PRESSWORK SHALL NOT BE SUBCONTRACTED UNDER THIS CONTRACT

INVITATION TO BID FOR: 2026 Wild Ohio Magazine Issue 1

BID NUMBER: SRC0000035743

BID NOTICE DATE: 12/09/2025

CLOSING DATE: 12/16/2025 (BIDS CAN ONLY BE SUBMITTED ONLINE, VISIT

https://ohiobuys.ohio.gov/page.aspx/en/rfp/request_browse_public, FOR

INSTRUCTIONS).

INSTRUCTIONS, TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR BIDDING, STANDARD CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS, Revised

3/31/2025, are a part of this Invitation to Bid. All prior versions of Instructions to Bidders, Contract Terms and Conditions are null and

void. https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/procure.ohio.gov/TCond/Standard_T_C_3-31-25.pdf

Any questions or clarifications regarding this Invitation to Bid (ITB) should be directed to Print Procurement at (614)-387-0012 or e-mail:

barry.zimmerman@das.ohio.gov.

SPECIFICATIONS AND PRICING

1. DESCRIPTION: The purpose of this Invitation to Bid (ITB) is to obtain a contractor to provide 47,000 copies of issue 6 of the 2025

Wild Ohio Magazine for use by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources by January 6, 2026. This project involves printing, bi nding,

and mailing specifications.

2. QUANTITY: 47,000 Total

A.) MAGAZINES TO BE PRINTED: 47,000

B.) MAGAZINES TO BE MAILED: 46,500 (max)

3. UNIT PRICE AWARD: Bidder shall not insert a unit cost more than 3 digits after the decimal point. Digit(s) beyond 3, after the

decimal point shall be dropped by DAS and not used in evaluation and any subsequent award. To determine the low lot total price

of the ITB, the state will multiply the estimated usage of each item by its corresponding unit price and add the totals together.

Failure to bid all items will disqualify your bid.

4. SPECIFICATIONS: This is a 36 total page 8.25in x 10in magazine, 32 pages of text PLUS cover, saddle stitched, printed four (4)

color process. The final trimmed size must be 8.25 inches x 10 inches. UV coated cover. Presswork is not to be subcontracted.

A. SIZE: 8.25in x 10in (No under-sizing allowed).

B. STOCK: Cover: White, Gloss coated 80# Cover Stock, brightness of 92 or better is required, Final size is 8.25in x 10in.

Text: White, coated 70# Text, brightness of 92 or better, Final size is 8.25in x 10in. No undercutting.

C. PRESSWORK: Full color, full bleed, two-sided, saddle stitch, 32 pages plus cover.

Cover: Two-sided, full bleed, four (4) color process at a minimum of 200 dpi. Clear gloss UV coating on outer cover

except where the address is imprinted.

Text: Two sided, full bleed, four (4) color process throughout at a minimum of 120 dpi.

D. INK: Cover: Four (4) color minimum process throughout at 200 dpi or higher.

Text: Four (4) color minimum process throughout at 120 dpi or higher.

Addressing: One color - offset or digital (direct print or label)

E. ARTWORK: A high-quality print pdf with 0.25in bleeds on all sides with offset cropmarks and color conversion set to

destination will be provided to the awarded vendor via email or vendor ftp portal.

F. BINDERY: All magazines will be saddle stitched.

G. SUPPLIED TO VENDOR: See section 4-E ARTWORK and section 4-J FULFILLMENT and MAILING

H. PRESS PROOF: Proof(s) will be viewed for accuracy in color, graphic links, and registration. One (1) high resolution exact

color match hard copy press proof is REQUIRED. As part of the proofing stage, we require a sample that accurately

represents the resolution/dot of an imprinted address.

Deliver proofs to: ODNR Division of Wildlife

Attn: Chad Crouch

2045 Morse Rd., Bldg. G-2

Columbus, OH 43229

I. PRESS CHECK: (ON SITE PRESS SHEET) The opportunity for an on-site inspection of the press sheet is REQUIRED. If

attended by representative(s) of ODNR, an approved press sheet will be required prior to production. No production sheets

from any form prior to a signed approval from an ODNR representative will be accepted nor count towards the final quantity.

In the event a ODNR representative cannot attend an onsite press check, a second high-resolution proof may be requested

that will be retained by the client (Division of Wildlife) to ensure reasonable quality control was administered to the final

product. If a second high-resolution proof is requested, then it must be provided by the vendor

J. FULFILLMENT AND MAILING: Vendor will be responsible for addressing in accordance with all USPS regulations.

1.) MAILING LIST: The mailing list will be ready on January 12, 2026. A Microsoft Excel file containing the mailing list will be

made available by the ODNR Division of Wildlife to the vendor (upon request). The vendor shall imprint or label mailing

addresses including customer ID numbers on the back cover of each magazine in the space provided.

2.) ALL MAGAZINES TO BE ADDRESSED WILL REQUIRE:

a.) Imprint addresses and customer ID number, the vendor has the option of printing directly

onto the magazine or use of a label,

b.) CASS encoded address,

c.) Zip + 4 Code sort,

d.) Periodical Bulk Mail count/bundle,

e.) Periodical Bulk Mail,

f.) Permit Number 7701 pack/ticket bag, and must run

g.) CASS report/NCOA prior to imprinting the addresses.

3.) NCOA: The vendor is to process the mailing list provided through the NCOA database to ensure address accuracy.

4.) DELIVERY & ROUTING: All mailing must route through the United States Post Office at 2323 Citygate Drive, Columbus,

Ohio 43218. The vendor must provide a receipt or of delivery to the USPO that indicates date and weight delivered. All

postage will be handled by the Division of Wildlife. Permit issued by proof the Columbus USPO.

5.) PS FORM 3541: The vendor must supply a copy of PS Form 3541 (current version) showing the breakdown cost for this

mailing to Chad Crouch via email (pdf format).

K. ADDRESS CONTENT & FORMAT: The addressing for all magazines must be in accordance with USPS regulations. All

addresses are to contain the following information: identification number, expiration date, first and last name, street address,

city, state, and zip. Utilize the following examples for address content and layout.

6. DELIVERY:

1.) Addressed Magazines (subscriptions): ALL addressed magazines must be delivered to the USPS Citygate facility on

or before February 2, 2026. All mailing magazines MUST route through the United States Post Office at 2323 Citygate

Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43218. It is the vendors responsibility to ensure USPS delivery guidelines are met for that facility.

2.) Remaining Magazines (not addressed): Remaining magazines that are not mailed to subscribers are to be delivered to

the Ohio Division of Wildlife's warehouse AFTER the mailing magazines are delivered to the USPS to ensure subscription

coverage. Carton packed in standard 200lbs. test corrugated cardboard boxes in quantities of 100-200 magazines per

box. Each box is to be labeled “Jan/Feb WildOhio, Issue 1 2026. Please notify Chad Crouch and/or the warehouse staff

1 day prior to estimated warehouse arrived. Ship remaining magazines to address below.

SHIP BALANCE TO:

ODNR Division of Wildlife Warehouse

Attn: Chad Crouch

1500 Dublin Rd.

Columbus OH 43215

WAREHOUSE CONTACT INFORMATION:

Please contact any staff member below prior to arrival to ensure site access and proper offload.

614-902-4193 (Keith McClaskey - Warehouse Staff)

614-256-7048 (Jason Gibbs - Warehouse Manager)

614-265-6339 (Chad Crouch - Project Manager)

All warehouse deliveries are to arrive prior to 4pm, Monday through Friday only. No weekend or holiday deliveries.

7. DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 2, 2026 or sooner.

8. COMPARABLES: The projects indicated below are actual jobs that were produced for the ODNR Division of Wildlife. These line

items share key features and/or have identical specifications comparable to this projects scope of work.

Job# 966125 / SRC0000034829 - Wild Ohio Magazine 2025 Issue 6: 47,000qty / $24,158.00

Job# 966097 / SRC0000033512 - Wild Ohio Magazine 2025 Issue 5: 47,000qty / $23,312.00

Job# 965195 / SRC0000030946 - Wild Ohio Magazine 2025 Issue 4: 47,800qty / $24,282.40

9. INVOICING: All invoices are to be submitted DIRECTLY to the Ohio Financial Shared Services (FSS).

A. There are two options available to submit invoices to FSS:

1. Email: invoices@ohio.gov

2. Mail: Financial Shared Services, PO Box 182880, Columbus, Ohio 43218-2880

B. Please indicate the origin code “N22” on the invoice with the title/name of our agency.

This number is specific to the Ohio Division of Wildlife and will offer faster and thorough processing.

C. See the comment section of the awarded PO for specific invoice details and the most up-to-date information.

6. AFFIRMATION AND DISCLOSURE FORM BELOW MUST BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO THE AWARD. RETURN TO

PURCHASING ANALYST IN SEPARATE EMAIL. PLEASE INCLUDE JOB NUMBER AND TITLE IN THE SUBJECT LINE OF THE

EMAIL.

AFFIRMATION AND DISCLOSURE FORM

Contractor affirms that Contractor has read and understands the applicable Executive Orders regarding the

prohibitions of performance of offshore services, locating State data offshore in any way, or purchasing from Russian

institutions or companies.

The Contractor shall provide the name(s) and location(s) where all services under this Contract will be performed and

where State data will be located in the spaces provided below or by attachment. If the Contractor will not be using

subcontractors, indicate “Not Applicable” in the appropriate spaces.

Contractor Name:

Contract Number:

1. Principal business location of Contractor:

(Address)

(City, State, Zip)

Name(s)/Principal business location(s) of subcontractor(s):

(Name)

(Address, City, State, Zip)

(Name)

(Address, City, State, Zip)

2. Location(s) where services will be performed by Contractor:

(Address)

(City, State, Zip)

(Address)

(City, State, Zip)

Name(s)/Location(s) where services will be performed by subcontractor(s):

(Name)

(Address, City, State, Zip)

3. Location(s) where any State data associated with any of the services Contractor is providing, or seeks to provide,

will be accessed, tested, maintained, backed up, or stored:

(Address)

(City, State, Zip)

(Address)

(City, State, Zip)

Name(s)/Location(s) where any State data associated with any of the services any subcontractor is providing, or

seeks to provide, will be accessed, tested, maintained, backed-up, or stored:

(Name)

(Address, City, State, Zip)

(Name)

(Address, City, State, Zip)

(Name)

(Address, City, State, Zip)

(Name)

(Address, City, State, Zip)

(Name)

(Address, City, State, Zip)

Contractor also affirms, understands and agrees that Contractor and its subcontractors are under a duty to disclose to

the State any change or shift in location of services performed by Contractor or its subcontractors before, during and

after execution of any contract with the State. Contractor agrees to notify the State immediately of any such change or

shift in location of its services. The State has the right to terminate the contract if any services are performed or State

data is located outside of the United States unless a duly signed waiver from the State has been attained.

On behalf of the Contractor, I acknowledge that I am duly authorized to execute this Affirmation and Disclosure Form and

have read and understand that this form is a part of any contract that Contractor may enter into with the State and is

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