The City of San Diego is seeking qualified contractor(s) to provide prepress production, printing, and mass mailing services
Notes
Bidders/Proposers must submit an electronic signed (e.g., Adobe Sign, DocuSign, or scanned) bid/proposal through the PlanetBids portal by the Closing Date. The City may require Bidders/ Proposers to submit original hard copies prior to execution of the contract if the PlanetBids electronic submission does not include an authorized electronic signature page (e.g., Adobe Sign, DocuSign). Documents should be reviewed and filled out completely and carefully. Incomplete submission may delay processing or be rejected.
***Please note that each document uploaded cannot exceed 150MB – regardless of which type of file (Response File or General Attachments).
See below for additional instructions:
1. File Requirements:
Proposers will be required to provide one or more types of files depending on the solicitation:
a. RESPONSE FILE: Proposers will only be able to upload one (1) document in the "Response File" section of PlanetBids. This may be the complete proposal submission or the Executive Summary, or other document depending on the solicitation type.
b. GENERAL ATTACHMENTS: Each required file may have its own sub-label, ie. Proposal – Part 1, Proposal – Part 2, etc. These will be provided for solicitations that require multipart responses or if additional file space is needed.
2. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS. Proposers are responsible for ensuring that all required information and documentation are provided and complete. Proposers are responsible for satisfying all proposal submission requirements.
3. IMPORTANT: Do not wait until the last minute to submit bids. Due to the high volume of electronic submissions, the internet has experienced periodic slowdown and connection issues. The City and PlanetBids are not responsible for connection issues.
Additional Details
Department: Purchasing & Contracting Department
Q&A Deadline: November 3, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Required Submittals: Line Items, Response File, General Attachment (optional), General Attachment (optional), General Attachment (optional), General Attachment (optional), General Attachment (optional)
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Most California work asks for the two below, and the solicitation documents are where it’s stated. One prequalification covers both — on this bid and the next.
A surety’s written statement that it expects to bond you up to a stated amount, subject to final underwriting. It’s what an agency asks to see before they take your bid seriously.
Contact names and phone numbers are on the official posting.
Source: City of San Diego (bid 147751), retrieved via the City of San Diego PlanetBids portal. View the official posting, and always confirm requirements and deadlines with the issuing agency.