Active SLED Opportunity · CALIFORNIA · SANTA CLARA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
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Valley Water seeks vendors for printing, finishing, and bulk mailing services for public outreach materials. Services include digital/offset printing, finishing, mail preparation, and delivery. One-year contract with optional extensions. Bids due July 28, 2026, via Planet Bids.
Valley Water is seeking qualified vendors to provide printing, finishing, and bulk mailing services for public outreach and communication materials. Services may include, but are not limited to, high-quality digital and/or offset printing of mailers, brochures, flyers, posters, postcards, booklets, magnets, signage, event materials, stationery, and other printed materials as requested. Services may also include pre-press layout support, print-ready file review, proofs or samples, trimming, folding, scoring, binding, specialty papers and finishes, packaging, delivery, and bulk mailing support, including addressing, mail preparation, presorting, USPS documentation, and delivery to USPS or Valley Water-designated locations. Contractor(s) shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, quality control, and coordination necessary to complete each order in accordance with Valley Water specifications, approved artwork, branding guidelines, delivery requirements, and applicable mailing requirements. Pre-Bid Meeting Information: Yes Online Q&A: Yes Location Information: Department: Purchasing Services Unit #820 Address: 5750 Almaden ExpresswaySan Jose, California95118 County: Santa Clara Other Details: Valley Water intends to award one or more agreements for printing, finishing, and bulk mailing services. The anticipated term is one year with up to four optional one-year extensions. Work will be issued on an as-needed basis, and quantities are estimates only with no guaranteed minimum. Valley Water may adjust quantities, specifications, or projects based on business needs. Bidders must submit all required forms, pricing, and attachments through Planet Bids by the stated deadline. Notes: Bidders are responsible for reviewing all solicitation documents, exhibits, forms, addenda, and instructions before submitting a bid. All questions, clarification requests, exceptions, and “or equal” requests must be submitted through PlanetBids by the deadline stated in the ITB. Valley Water will issue responses and any changes by addendum through PlanetBids. Bidders must submit all required pricing, forms, attachments, and the required Bidder’s Bond electronically through PlanetBids by the bid due date. The Bidder’s Bond must be submitted as required in the ITB. Hard copy, faxed, emailed, or late bids and/or bond submittals will not be accepted. Bidders must acknowledge all addenda and ensure their bid is complete and responsive. Special Notices: All questions and/or requests for clarification concerning this solicitation must be submitted through the Q&A feature on this portal before the date and time stated on the bid information and/or the Q&A tab.The undersigned understands and agrees to be bound to the proposed Scope of Services and Cost Proposal for 180 days from the date of proposal submittal.Proposers may not communicate with Valley Water Board Members, staff, or consultants who currently provide services for Valley Water. All inquiries regarding this upcoming solicitation should be directed to person named in the Contact Information section.
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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