Company must be based in the United States (U.S.) with printing operations in either Washington state or Oregon, preferably within a 4-hour drive of Yakima, Washington, to allow for periodic, on-site press checks and to meet the requirements of the contract. All work performed under this contract shall be performed solely by the Contractor awarded and shall not be subcontracted without the prior consent of the WSFC Company must be able to provide their paper supplier and confirmation that the supply will be available by October 1, 2025. High-quality commercial printer services with the ability to meet average press runs of 10,600 and ensure timely delivery to subscribers. Vendor must meet size specs. (Note: Good Fruit Grower has reduced their trim size to 9” x 12”. To qualify for consideration, printers must be able to meet that size requirement.) The magazine publishes 17 issues per year — twice a month January through May, once a month June through December. The average page count is 36 to 48 pages. The smallest issue is usually 36 pages; the largest issue has averaged 96 pages in recent years but been as high as 104 pages. Format and quality must be consistent. Saddle-stitched. Tab formatted. Four-color throughout on 60# #3 gloss coated stock (self-cover). Provide services on a case-by-case basis for inserts, special mailings, etc. Insert preprinted ads or marketing materials when required. Provide prepress technical information including evaluation and preflight checks of pages and elements on pages such as advertisements, graphics, and images at no additional cost. Provide processing of PDF pages for WSFC review to prepare for the printing process. Ensure timely mailing of magazine to subscribers in the U.S., Canada, and worldwide on a tight schedule (est. 10,300 – varies). Current breakdown of subscribers is: 97% U.S., 2% Canada, 1% International. Vendor will be required to have any and all necessary USPS permits.
