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UNCW Magazine Printing Services

University of North Carolina at WilmingtonIssuing agency·North Carolina·via the North Carolina Electronic Vendor Portal

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Due Sep 24, 2026·Posted Sep 3, 2026

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AI takeaways

UNCW is seeking a printer for its flagship UNCW Magazine, a 38-page plus cover publication with a circulation of about 105,000 copies per semester, printed twice a year (May and December).
The place of performance is North Carolina, and bids are due no later than September 24, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET, with a bid opening via Zoom at 2:30 PM ET on the same day.
The contract has an initial term of one year, with two optional one-year renewals, and the estimated expenditure for the May 2026 issue was approximately $104,000.
The scope includes printing, address labeling, and transportation to USPS for mailing, with the printer required to do all printing, binding, and mail processing on premises.
The procurement method is an Invitation for Bid (IFB), and award will be based on the lowest responsive bid meeting specifications.
The issuing agency is the University of North Carolina at Wilmington (UNCW), and the contact for inquiries is Antoine Glasper, CPPO, Associate Director, Purchasing Services.
Requirement: Contractor must have a minimum of five (5) years of experience printing alumni magazines.
Requirement: The printer is required to do all printing, binding and mail processing on premises; work done by a subcontractor will not be accepted.
Requirement: The vendor must be a North Carolina registered vendor in good standing and must enter the vendor number assigned through eVP (Electronic Vendor Portal).

Participation goal: 10% utilization of diverse firms as 1st or…
Est. value: approximately…
Term: initial term of one (1)…
Method: Invitation for Bid

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Antoine Glasper

vendor@nc.govEmail

Location:

North Carolina

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Solicitation

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72-BALG27014

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Duration

initial term of one (1) year, with two (2) additional one year renewal options

What this bid is asking for

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Print 105,000 copies of the UNCW Magazine (38 pages plus cover, 18 x 10.875 flat, saddlestitch binding, four-color process, varnish on covers) twice a year (May and December).
Provide address labeling and transport the magazines to USPS for automated bulk mailing, including mail file prep and postal paperwork for non-profit mailing.
Deliver 25 copies to UNCW OUR Representative before mass distribution and deliver leftover magazines to UNCW Central Receiving in cartons weighing no more than 30 pounds.
Submit a signed original bid response, an un-redacted copy on a flash drive, and if applicable a redacted copy on a flash drive, in a sealed package marked with vendor name, IFB number, and due date.
Complete and return all required attachments including ATTACHMENT A: PRICING, ATTACHMENT D: HUB SUPPLEMENTAL VENDOR INFORMATION, ATTACHMENT E: CUSTOMER REFERENCE FORM, ATTACHMENT F: LOCATION OF WORKERS UTILIZED BY VENDOR, ATTACHMENT G: CERTIFICATION OF FINANCIAL CONDITION, and ATTACHMENT H: VENDOR R…

Requirements

From the documents

Participation goal: 10% utilization of diverse firms as 1st or 2nd tier subcontractors
Estimated value: approximately $104,000

Posted Scope of Work

Twice each year, the Office of University Relations (“OUR”) at University of North Carolina at Wilmington (“University” or “UNCW”) publishes and distributes its flagship publication, UNCW Magazine. The UNCW Magazine is sent to our campus community, including alumni, faculty and staff members as well as friends and donors. Circulation of this high-profile publication runs about 105,000 copies each semester.

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The contracted vendor will be responsible for printing the UNCW Magazine (38 pages + cover, 18 x 10.875 flat, folds to 9 x 10.875-inch booklet with saddlestitch binding, four-color process, varnish on outside covers, bleeds), including a #9 Remittance Envelope. The vendor must also handle address labeling and transportation to U.S. Postal Services for mailing. Paper must be 80# matte or silk cover and text, with minimum 90 brightness and 95% opacity, FSC or SFI certified. The base quantity is 105,000 copies per issue, with pricing for additional increments of 1,000, 5,000, and 10,000. The vendor must provide contract proof of the entire magazine (flat and folded), digital proof of the magazine and remittance envelope, and handle mail file prep, labeling, and automated bulk mailing. 25 copies must be shipped to UNCW OUR Representative prior to mass distribution, and leftover magazines delivered to UNCW Central Receiving in cartons weighing no more than 30 pounds. The printer must do all printing, binding, and mail processing on premises; subcontracting is not accepted.

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What is the bid due date and time?

Bids are due no later than 2:00 p.m. ET on September 24, 2026.

Who is the contact for inquiries regarding this IFB?

Direct all inquiries to Antoine Glasper, CPPO, Associate Director, Purchasing Services, at glaspera@uncw.edu or 910-962-3850.

What is the contract term?

The contract has an initial term of one year, with two optional one-year renewal options.

What experience must the contractor have?

The contractor must have a minimum of five years of experience printing alumni magazines.

What is the estimated cost for a past issue?

The University’s expenditure for the May 2026 issue was approximately $104,000.

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UNCW Magazine Printing Services

University of North Carolina at WilmingtonIssuing agency·North Carolina·via the North Carolina Electronic Vendor Portal

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Due Sep 24, 2026·Posted Sep 3, 2026

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AI takeaways

UNCW is seeking a printer for its flagship UNCW Magazine, a 38-page plus cover publication with a circulation of about 105,000 copies per semester, printed twice a year (May and December).
The place of performance is North Carolina, and bids are due no later than September 24, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET, with a bid opening via Zoom at 2:30 PM ET on the same day.
The contract has an initial term of one year, with two optional one-year renewals, and the estimated expenditure for the May 2026 issue was approximately $104,000.
The scope includes printing, address labeling, and transportation to USPS for mailing, with the printer required to do all printing, binding, and mail processing on premises.
The procurement method is an Invitation for Bid (IFB), and award will be based on the lowest responsive bid meeting specifications.
The issuing agency is the University of North Carolina at Wilmington (UNCW), and the contact for inquiries is Antoine Glasper, CPPO, Associate Director, Purchasing Services.
Requirement: Contractor must have a minimum of five (5) years of experience printing alumni magazines.
Requirement: The printer is required to do all printing, binding and mail processing on premises; work done by a subcontractor will not be accepted.
Requirement: The vendor must be a North Carolina registered vendor in good standing and must enter the vendor number assigned through eVP (Electronic Vendor Portal).

Participation goal: 10% utilization of diverse firms as 1st or…
Est. value: approximately…
Term: initial term of one (1)…
Method: Invitation for Bid

These takeaways are AI-generated and may be incomplete or wrong. Always verify every detail against the official documents before you bid.

Contact the buyer

Antoine Glasper

vendor@nc.govEmail

Location:

North Carolina

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Solicitation

602a2444-e5a7-f111-b8de-001dd800b811

72-BALG27014

Method

IFB

Duration

initial term of one (1) year, with two (2) additional one year renewal options

What this bid is asking for

AI-generated

Print 105,000 copies of the UNCW Magazine (38 pages plus cover, 18 x 10.875 flat, saddlestitch binding, four-color process, varnish on covers) twice a year (May and December).
Provide address labeling and transport the magazines to USPS for automated bulk mailing, including mail file prep and postal paperwork for non-profit mailing.
Deliver 25 copies to UNCW OUR Representative before mass distribution and deliver leftover magazines to UNCW Central Receiving in cartons weighing no more than 30 pounds.
Submit a signed original bid response, an un-redacted copy on a flash drive, and if applicable a redacted copy on a flash drive, in a sealed package marked with vendor name, IFB number, and due date.
Complete and return all required attachments including ATTACHMENT A: PRICING, ATTACHMENT D: HUB SUPPLEMENTAL VENDOR INFORMATION, ATTACHMENT E: CUSTOMER REFERENCE FORM, ATTACHMENT F: LOCATION OF WORKERS UTILIZED BY VENDOR, ATTACHMENT G: CERTIFICATION OF FINANCIAL CONDITION, and ATTACHMENT H: VENDOR R…

Requirements

From the documents

Participation goal: 10% utilization of diverse firms as 1st or 2nd tier subcontractors
Estimated value: approximately $104,000

Posted Scope of Work

Scope, read from the documentsAI-generated

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Questions & answers

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What is the bid due date and time?

Bids are due no later than 2:00 p.m. ET on September 24, 2026.

Who is the contact for inquiries regarding this IFB?

Direct all inquiries to Antoine Glasper, CPPO, Associate Director, Purchasing Services, at glaspera@uncw.edu or 910-962-3850.

What is the contract term?

The contract has an initial term of one year, with two optional one-year renewal options.

What experience must the contractor have?

The contractor must have a minimum of five years of experience printing alumni magazines.

What is the estimated cost for a past issue?

The University’s expenditure for the May 2026 issue was approximately $104,000.

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