SANDAG produces many publications that require outsourcing of offset and digital printing services and related imprinted promotional goods. Outsourced printing jobs may include booklets, tabs, newsletters, brochures, posters, flyers, maps, report covers, postcards, and direct mail and mail-house/mailing facility services. In addition, SANDAG uses customary business products such as letterhead, envelopes, business cards, and forms that often require outsourcing.Qualified firms shall be able to provide pre-press, printing, bindery, and delivery services. SANDAG will provide artwork via electronic files and requires a firm to use or have access to industry standard computerized pre-press services. Bindery requirements range from drilling and crash numbering to complex folding within saddle-stitch booklets with occasional die cutting. In addition to providing exceptional printing quality, possessing state-of-the-art equipment, providing outstanding customer service, competitive pricing, and the availability of special in-house services, the firm’s reputation and past history will be taken into consideration by SANDAG during the evaluation and selection process.The SANDAG needs for Imprinted Promotional items is variable and could be for internal or external use. Qualified firms may either provide services as a “Prime” or enlist the assistance of subcontractors in order to carry out projects.