Arkansas State Highway Map

Background
The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) is seeking a contractor to print and distribute Arkansas State Highway Maps. This initiative aims to provide updated maps to motorists, ensuring safe and efficient travel throughout the state. The contract will be managed by the TSS Office of State Procurement, responsible for overseeing procurement processes for state agencies.

Work Details
The contractor will be responsible for the following tasks:
- Providing Map Proofs
- Printing paper Maps
- Folding and packaging Maps
- Shipping and delivering Maps.

The initial order will consist of 299,800 folded Maps and 200 unfolded Maps, with an estimated total of 300,000 Maps ordered annually. Additional orders may be placed in increments of 50,000 folded Maps as needed. The contractor must ensure high-quality printing using a four-color process on premium paper stock and meet specific folding requirements (Accordion Style Folds). All finished maps must be free from defects such as roller marks, hickeys, and smudges. The contractor is also required to provide inside delivery to specified locations in Little Rock, AR.

Period of Performance
The anticipated start date for the contract is May 2025, with an initial term of one year. The contract may be renewed for up to six additional one-year terms, not exceeding a total of seven consecutive years.

Place of Performance
The contract work will primarily take place in Little Rock, Arkansas, specifically at two delivery locations: the Arkansas Department of Transportation's Mail Room and the Arkansas Parks & Tourism Warehouse.