SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA COASTAL WATER
RESEARCH PROJECT (SCCWRP)
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
SCCWRP is soliciting proposals to print its annual report.
The proposals are due by August 27th and a contract will most likely
be awarded by August 31. The annual report will consist of approximately 300
pages on coated paper in a professional journal format. Scheduled printing of
800 copies is December 1, 2007. SCCWRP at its option may renew contract for an
additional three years.
Three copies of bidder’s proposal for printing of annual
report are to be enclosed in a sealed envelope marked “Printing of Annual
Report” and addressed to:
Bryan Nece
Administrative
Officer
3535
Harbor Blvd., Suite 110
Costa
Mesa, CA 92626-1437
Sealed bids will be received at
SCCWRP’s offices, 3535 Harbor Blvd., Suite 110, Costa Mesa, CA, up to the hour
of 11:00 am on August 27, 2007. Bids will then be publicly opened. Bids
received by facsimile or E-mail will not be accepted. This solicitation shall
not be construed as obligating SCCWRP to award a contract or pay any
compensation for proposal preparation or for the information solicited.
Questions
regarding this RFP may be submitted to karlenem@sccwrp.org
till 5:00 pm on August 17, 2007. SCCWRP’s responses will be sent
to the Bidders by email and posted on the SCCWRP web site (www.sccwrp.org). All Bidders should inform
SCCWRP of their intention to submit a bid by August 17, 2007 via email (karlenem@sccwrp.org), FAX (714.438.1016)
or letter mail. Although this
notification is not mandatory, it is necessary to ensure bid updates and
receive responses to RFP questions.
SCCWRP is requesting proposals to print its annual report.
The annual report will consist of 300 two-color pages on 20-pound coated paper
in a perfect bound professional journal format. Each page will be 8 ½ by 11 in
size. Cover will be 60-pound coated paper. Text and style sheets will be
provided in Quark 6.0 files with tables and figures provided as jpg files.
Please base proposal on SCCWRP’s enclosed 1999-2000 Annual Report.
IV. Proposal
Submission
Proposals are limited to 8 single spaced pages (Times New
Roman, 12-point font), exclusive of qualifications, resumes and budget.
Proposals must address the following three sections and be titled accordingly:
Printing
Capabilities and Proposed Process
The
proposal should discuss production resources, staffing, scheduling, recommended
equipment, details of printing process, client interaction and quality control
procedures regarding the Scope of Work.
Qualifications
and Experience
Include
company history, qualifications, experience, annual production volumes, list of
previously printed similar work, current client references and resumes of key
personnel.
A)
Provide one total estimated cost to print annual report as
outlined in Scope of Work.
B)
Provide individual unit costs for the following:
a.
Hourly rate for graphic support
b.
Hourly rate for rework
c.
Proofs
Following the opening of bids, a review panel will evaluate
the bids using the following criteria and scoring system. A maximum score of 100 points is possible.
1) Printing capabilities and proposed
process. Each proposal will be rated based on the likelihood that it will meet
the requirements described in the Scope of Work. (25 pts)
2) Qualifications and experience. Proposals will be rated based upon each bidder’s qualifications and experience. (10 pts)
3) Cost. Bidder will be rated on its proposed total cost to the print annual report. (65 pts)