Summary of Specifications:
For purposes of this request for proposals the Birmingham Principal Shopping District will hereby be referred to as the “BSD,” the City of Birmingham will hereby be referred to as “City” and the private firm will hereby be referred to as “Publisher.”
The City of Birmingham, through the Birmingham Principal Shopping District is soliciting sealed bid proposals for the printing, production, mailing and advertising services for the Birmingham Magazine (“Birmingham Magazine”) beginning with the 2017 Fall edition. It is expected that one (1) vendor will be selected with performance beginning upon the execution of an Agreement between the parties in accordance with the terms set forth herein and terminating upon the completion of the six (6) BSD Magazine publications, or two (2) years, whichever occurs first. The BSD may opt to extend the agreement for one (1) year (three (3) issues). Notwithstanding, the BSD may opt to terminate the agreement at any time with 90 days advance written notice.
All bid proposals must be received by 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 14, 2017. The bid opening will be at this time. The submission of a proposal shall be deemed a representation and warranty by the Publisher that it has investigated all aspects of the RFP, that it is aware of the applicable facts pertaining to the RFP process and its procedures and requirements, and that it has read and understands the RFP. Statistical information, which may be contained in the RFP or any addendum thereto, is for informational purposes only.
During the evaluation process, the BSD reserves the right where it may serve the BSD’s best interest to request additional information or clarification from proposers, or to allow corrections of errors or omissions. At the discretion of the BSD, firms submitting proposals may be requested to make oral presentations as part of the evaluation.
It is anticipated the selection of a firm will be completed shortly after bid opening. An Agreement for services will be required with the selected Publisher. A copy of the Agreement is contained herein for reference. Contract services will commence upon execution of the service agreement by the BSD.
