When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due August 28, 2026. Questions must be submitted by August 12, 2026.

It was issued by South Carolina Department of Agriculture. The work is located in Columbia, South Carolina, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Commercial printing company with magazine and publication production experience. Expertise in full-color, full-bleed offset or digital printing. Capable of saddle-stitch binding and large-format sheet production. Able to manage designated quantities and storage for future delivery. Experience preparing and producing publications from print-ready PDF files.

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Overview

Events, Printing & Promotional Goods

Columbia, South Carolina, United StatesPosted: August 13, 2026Deadline: August 28, 2026

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SUMMARY

The contractor seeks a vendor to produce the annual Grown In magazine, including full-color printing, finishing, quantity fulfillment, and storage of remaining copies. The publication must meet specified dimensions and saddle-stitch binding requirements.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must have a state vendor number to be eligible to submit an offer
Must submit a signed cover page and page two
Must submit a sample magazine produced in the past similar to the described publication
Must provide one hard-copy color print proof and one page proof prior to production
Must maintain an office in South Carolina to claim Resident Vendor or Resident Contractor preferences
Must comply with the Drug-free Workplace Act
Must comply with Title 8, Chapter 14 of the South Carolina Code of Laws regarding illegal immigration
Must be able to drop-ship cartons to a list of addresses provided by SCDA
Must be able to store remaining magazines in a clean, dry, climate-controlled, and secure facility

CONTRACT DURATION

60 months

TIMELINE

Questions must be received by August 12th, 2026, at 10:00am.

Offers must be submitted by August 28th, 2026, at 2:00pm.

Award will be posted on September 3rd, 2026.

Contract period is estimated from September 15th, 2026, to September 14th, 2031.

QUESTION DEADLINE

August 12, 2026

CONTACTS

Primary procurement contact — name, title, email, and phone

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Issuing Agency

South Carolina Department of Agriculture

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DESCRIPTION

The vendor will provide annual publication services for the Grown In magazine. Services include producing a high-quality magazine based on a print-ready PDF supplied by the contractor once production files are complete.

The required quantity of magazines will be designated by the contracting entity, with remaining copies stored for future delivery. The finished magazine size will be 8.5 by 11 inches, with a flat size of 11 by 17 inches. Production requirements include four-color process printing with full bleed and saddle-stitched binding. Questions must be submitted no later than August 12, 2026.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due August 28, 2026. Questions must be submitted by August 12, 2026.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by South Carolina Department of Agriculture. The work is located in Columbia, South Carolina, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Commercial printing company with magazine and publication production experience
Expertise in full-color, full-bleed offset or digital printing
Capable of saddle-stitch binding and large-format sheet production
Able to manage designated quantities and storage for future delivery
Experience preparing and producing publications from print-ready PDF files

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