Printing and Delivery of University Newspaper

Minnesota State is requesting proposals for the printing and delivery of their student newspaper, The Reporter, and any special issues.

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System


General
Closed
SRC-MNSU-2026-000579-RFP
May 15, 2026 07:00 PM
Apr 29, 2026 01:00 PM
Request for Proposal (RFP)
State
Original Solicitation Links
Contact
Jill Rollings
+15073895016
Description

Minnesota State is seeking a vendor to provide printing and delivery services for the Minnesota State University, Mankato's student newspaper, The Reporter, and any special issues. The printing specifications include tabloid size (Image Area: 9.833 X 15; Page Size: 11 3/8 X 16) on 30 LB newsprint weight. The contractor will be responsible for printing and delivering the newspapers to one drop site on campus: The Reporter Office (CSU 293). The schedule includes printing twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays during the academic year, with the possibility of going bi-weekly or dropping publications with notice. Special sections like the Housing Guide, Best of MSU, and Futures Magazine may also be required. Files will be transferred by 4:00 AM, and delivery must be no later than 8:30 AM. The contract is expected to be for one or two years, starting August 1, 2026.

Classification Codes
NAICS513110Newspaper Publishers
PSC7630Newspapers and Periodicals
Smart Codes
newspaper printingprinting deliverytabloid printing
Timeline
Apr 29, 2026 12:00 PM-Open Date
May 06, 2026 12:00 PM-Questions Due Date
May 08, 2026 12:00 PM-Q&A Publication Date
May 15, 2026 12:00 PM-Close Date