When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due September 7, 2026. Questions must be submitted by August 24, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

Settle estimates the budget at $15,000 – $30,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.

It was issued by Calvert County Government. The work is located in Prince Frederick, Maryland, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Commercial printing company experienced with election materials. Expertise in typesetting, proofing, folding, sealing, and bindery services. Mailing services provider capable of list management and bulk nonprofit mailings. Experience distributing high-volume self-mailer ballot or government communications. Established operations serving Maryland and regional post office networks.

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Self-Mailer Sample Ballots Gubernatorial General Print and Distribution Services

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Overview

Events, Printing & Promotional Goods

Prince Frederick, Maryland, United StatesPosted: August 20, 2026Deadline: September 7, 2026

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SUMMARY

A vendor is sought to typeset, print, finish, and distribute 63,150 self-mailer sample ballots for the gubernatorial general election in Calvert, Maryland. Services include proofing, mail handling, list management, post office delivery, and bulk postage.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be a qualified and experienced contractor
Must possess a bulk postage permit
Must be able to perform typesetting, printing, folding, and mail handling services
Must be able to import voter data and handle list management
Must be able to provide up-front postage costs
Must be able to deliver 50 sample mailers for each of the 17 ballot styles by September 26th, 2026
Must be able to meet mailing deadlines of September 21st, 2026 and October 19th, 2026

BUDGET

Estimate

$15,000 – $30,000

TIMELINE

Questions due by August 24th, 2026

Quotes due by September 7th, 2026

Delivery of 50 self-mailers for each of the 17 ballot styles by September 26th, 2026

First set of self-mailers to be mailed by September 21st, 2026

Final supplemental mailing to be mailed by October 19th, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

August 24, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

Calvert County Government

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DESCRIPTION

The government authority in Calvert, Maryland, is seeking a vendor to provide printing and distribution services for self-mailer sample ballots for the gubernatorial general election. The required services include typesetting, proofing, printing, and bindery work, including folding and sealing.

The selected vendor will also provide mail handling, binding, list management, and delivery to post offices using nonprofit standard mailing rates. Bulk mail postage services will be based on an anticipated distribution of 63,150 sample ballots. All questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted by August 24, 2026.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due September 7, 2026. Questions must be submitted by August 24, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: Settle estimates the budget at $15,000 – $30,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Calvert County Government. The work is located in Prince Frederick, Maryland, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Commercial printing company experienced with election materials
Expertise in typesetting, proofing, folding, sealing, and bindery services
Mailing services provider capable of list management and bulk nonprofit mailings
Experience distributing high-volume self-mailer ballot or government communications
Established operations serving Maryland and regional post office networks

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