The Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba (WCB) invites firms to submit a Proposal for the following: The provision of printing service for the WCB which will include offset printing, large format printing, and bindery services, all on an "as-needed" basis.
The WCB will require the Contractor to provide all aspects of collateral material printing to deliver the Services, including offset printing, large format printing and bindery.
The Contractor will provide the WCB with electronic proofs and hard copy upon request, quick turn-around times on the Services (normally within 2-4 business days), full bleed capability, full colour, multiple paper options for the following types of printing jobs:
a) Tri-fold brochures;
b) Saddle stitch and coil bound booklets;
c) Post cards;
d) Corporate folders;
e) Posters; and
f) Stickers.
The Services shall normally be performed during Business Hours. However, the WCB may request some of the Services to be performed outside Business Hours from time to time, as deemed necessary, in the unfettered discretion of the WCB. The Contractor shall not be entitled to charge overtime rates unless specified in the Fee Schedule.
The Vendor must have experience and knowledge with the following:
a) Offset printing;
b) Large format printing; and
c) Bindery.
The Proposal should include an overview of the key resource(s) who will be responsible for providing the Services, including profiles of work which highlight their experience performing similar projects.
Even if the Contractor is not required under The Workers Compensation Act to have and maintain workers compensation coverage in Manitoba, the WCB shall require the Contractor to purchase and maintain workers compensation coverage for its workers who will be providing the Services in Manitoba.
The Services shall normally be provided offsite from the Contractor's facilities located in Canada, unless otherwise agreed in writing.
It is expected the Services will be required for a period of five (5) years with a preferred start date of October 2, 2022.
The Services shall be requested by the WCB on an "as needed" basis and the WCB makes no representation to guarantee any minimum amount of work will be assigned to the Contractor.
