Department of General Services - Printed Materials ITQ - 4400034012 (2026)
Pennsylvania Department of General Services | Commonwealth of PennsylvaniaState · Harrisburg, PA- Due
- Sep 30, 2031
- 1784 days left
- Posted
- Mar 13, 2026
- Contract term
- 5 years
- Primary contact
- Dan Covell
- (717) 346-3828
The 30-second brief
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of General Services is seeking qualified and responsive suppliers for a 5-year Invitation to Qualify (ITQ) contract for printing services and printed materials. Services include standard book printing, perfect bound book printing, smyth sewn book printing, periodical printing and mailings, flat and folded commercial offset printing, carbonless and carbon forms printing, maps, signage, and variable data print (VDP). All Commonwealth agencies are eligible to utilize this contract. Submissions must be made electronically through the PA JAGGAER Portal. The submission deadline is September 30, 2031. Vendors must register as a Procurement Vendor with the Commonwealth, possess at least two years of experience in the selected commodity codes, and submit required certifications including Iran Free Procurement, Lobbying Certification, Reciprocal Limitations Act, State of Manufacture Chart, and Workers Protection and Investment Certification.
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Summary
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of General Services is seeking qualified and responsive suppliers for a 5-year Invitation to Qualify (ITQ) contract for printing services and printed materials.
Services include standard book printing, perfect bound book printing, smyth sewn book printing, periodical printing and mailings, flat and folded commercial offset printing, carbonless and carbon forms printing, maps, signage, and variable data print (VDP). All Commonwealth agencies are eligible to utilize this contract. Submissions must be made electronically through the PA JAGGAER Portal. The submission deadline is September 30, 2031. Vendors must register as a Procurement Vendor with the Commonwealth, possess at least two years of experience in the selected commodity codes, and submit required certifications including Iran Free Procurement, Lobbying Certification, Reciprocal Limitations Act, State of Manufacture Chart, and Workers Protection and Investment Certification.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Low Cost
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
6- Attachment A - Company Profile
- Iran Free Procurement Certification form
- Lobbying Certification and Disclosure form
- Reciprocal Limitations Act form
- GSPUR-89 State of Manufacture Chart
- Workers Protection and Investment Certification form
- Submit to
- https://solutions.sciquest.com/apps/Router/SupplierLogin?CustOrg=CommonwealthPA
- Duration
- 60 months
- Scope location
- Harrisburg, PA
- Reported agency
- Department of General Services
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Pennsylvania Department of General Services | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is September 30, 2031. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://solutions.sciquest.com/apps/Router/SupplierLogin?CustOrg=CommonwealthPA. For questions, contact Dan Covell.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Pennsylvania Department of General Services | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in PA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Dan Covell at (717) 346-3828. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Low Cost" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 5 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of September 30, 2031, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Attachment A - Company Profile, Iran Free Procurement Certification form, Lobbying Certification and Disclosure form, Reciprocal Limitations Act form, GSPUR-89 State of Manufacture Chart, Workers Prot. Review the full document from Pennsylvania Department of General Services | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Harrisburg, PA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.