HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Print Factory LLC dba NexPub Printing RTQ No. 22-12-01Company Information
Name of Agency/Company: The Print Factory, LLC dba NexPub Printing
Company Location: Miramar, Florida
Website: www.nexpub.com (Facebook: Nexpub Printing, Instagram: nexpubprinting)
Details of Entity Business Structure: LLC
Date Founded: April 2002
Office Address: 3820 Executive Way, Miramar, Florida 33025
Phone number: 954.392.5889
Main Contact: Tabatha Dupuis, tdupuis@nexpub.com
Proof of Insurance: See attached document(s)
Indication of how long it would take to implement service after authorized to begin: Service can begin Immediately following authorization.
Vendor’s experience, qualifications, and past performance
An explanation of why the vendor is best qualified to perform the contract: We are a small company, which allows our entire team to offer the City of Sunny Isles Beach highly specialized
attention with a one-on-one personal experience and the ability to service in a manner that meets the demands of the City. Our strong 20-year relationship with the City has groomed
us well in truly understanding how the City thinks and being able to anticipate those needs. The relationship we have built is key for us to offer the best economical product/material
for each project and in doing so, allows us to guide the City in the direction of saving money and time, while always providing exceptional quality. We love seeing the City’s visions
become treasures on paper. We have a proven track record of effectively managing over 2,000 projects a year, ranging from simple to complex. Our “we can do” attitude never falters,
and our team is continuously striving to educate, grow, and evolve in our ever-changing industry. Our ability to retain cohesiveness internally as a whole allows us to provide the best
print experience to all who seek us out.
Overall, NexPub unequivocally offers fair and just manufacturing services and prices with the professionalism and respect that our clients deserve. Most importantly, when faced with
issues we quickly offer action plans, meetings, and resolutions to address those concerns.
A list of on-site equipment: See attached list
A list of on-site Inventory: NexPub Printing currently inventories roughly $500,000 of client assets and paper. Due to the ongoing paper supply chain disruption that began well over
a year, we quickly realized that we had to become our own paper supplier. By constantly monitoring and purchasing the right papers to have on hand, we can meet our clients’ demands
as seamlessly as possible during these times.
Vendor’s facility hours: Monday through Friday, 8am – 5pm with the capabilities to expand hours with a network of temporary staffing as required based on specific project needs.
Recycling system: We have an agreement with WastePro for recycling all wastepaper.
The evaluation committee may elect to visit the print house as part of the evaluation process: We would love the opportunity to welcome you to our location so we can show you how organized
we are.
Samples
See attached packaged samples
Staffing
Relevant experience and qualifications of key personnel:
Laurie Edgman is President and Owner of NexPub Printing LLC for 25yrs. At its inception, NexPub’s base was the core purchase of several small companies combining expertise minds in ink
and paper with Laurie at the leadership helm. Over the course of time, she has been able to develop a small woman minority owned company that is rich in print knowledge from the technical
aspects of all phases required in putting ink to paper with the end resulting in a piece of art. With her innovative design skills, she has made many brands refreshed and modern or
created them from the beginning. Her encounters with clients provide her with incredible insight into their vision. This enables her to not only create print pieces, but also establish
remarkable website designs. She has been the ongoing success for development of NexPub’s custom online shopping hub, competitive quotes, volume output, production, sales, account management
and keeping NexPub up to date on overall technology. Her push for eco-friendly methods have, too, given success in keeping NexPub Printing on the course of keeping their carbon footprint
down. Her expertise in the industry has been foundational to NexPub Printing’s success and its indelible mark within communities throughout South Florida and worldwide.
Robert Edgman is Vice President and Owner of NexPub Printing. From optimizing finances as the primary accountant, to being the human resources and operations director, Robert’s 20+ years
is invaluable. He streamlines all warehouse operations, logistics, equipment, and other company business which has been strategic in the continued thriving of NexPub Printing within
its business. Robert strives for perfection in every detail he touches. His vast responsibilities and efficient ability to wear many hats at any given time is priceless. Rob’s expansive
background is another key factor to NexPub’s well defined curriculum forte and cementing the foundation.
Tabatha Dupuis is a production specialist, account representative and Vice President of Sales with 20+ years of veteran knowledge brought to NexPub’s table for the last 15yrs. The pieces
of each puzzle she puts together on all facets of the print industry include production, sales, account management, and much more. Her impeccable customer service has helped develop
a magnitude of relationships between NexPub Printing and its numerous partnerships. Understanding clients one on one and their immediate project needs allows her to guide them to the
highest quality, most economically printed piece. Her achievements in wearing different hats at one time and “we got this” attitude has become a solid brick in the road NexPub builds
daily.
Daniel Fritz is a pressman with 36 years of machine knowledge and operation. From his strong attention to detail to his visual acuity, he truly is an artist in his own rights creating
the final masterpiece based on the client’s requirements. From hanging a press plate to color management, Dan’s press maintenance procedures comprehension is irreplaceable and overall
mastery of the pressroom and bindery is invaluable.
With his caring attitude, professional input, and keen eyes towards every project, he makes sure every project is top of the line quality.
The size of the company: 8 employees
Experience of company staff: Combined years of experience is well over 100 years
The composition of the staff team:
Laurie Edgman, President/Owner, Graphic Designer, Account Manager, Production Director
Robert Edgman, Vice President and Owner, Accountant/HR/Operations Director, Digital Press Operator
Tabatha Dupuis, Vice President of Sales, Account Manager, Production Specialist
Daniel Fritz, Pressman and Digital Press Operator
Names and credentials of the employees responsible for this account: Tabatha Dupuis, VP of Sales, production specialist and account management
Name and credentials of the employees responsible for coordination of work: Tabatha Dupuis, VP of Sales, production specialist and account management
Experience and qualifications of staff and satisfactory record of performance of staff: Each individual has over 20+ years of industry knowledge and experience; maintaining above satisfactory
performance
Indicate current and anticipated workloads and availability for other activities to include service calls: Workloads vary daily. However, requests for onsite visits to the City can be
arranged at any time, as many times as requested.
Approach / Methodology
Vendors approach methodology to providing the services requested in this solicitation
Suitability of methodologies to providing services: Each project is unique in every way. When received in, NexPub’s team will automatically pinpoint due dates, confirm what is achievable
and will be transparent on real time production turnaround times.
Overall organization to completing the project: Every project must go through the design department for preflighting and proofs. Proofs are sent to clients for final approval. Once final
approvals are ascertained, then all the fine details are squared away, and the piece gets scheduled for press, bindery and shipment/delivery. Final delivery/shipment times are based
on a per project need and real time projection of production times.
Ability to meet desired timelines/deadlines: When received in, NexPub’s team will automatically pinpoint due dates, confirm what is achievable and will be transparent on real time production
turnaround times.
Service delivery approach and plan in the event of an emergency/disaster: A correspondence and or phone call will be placed to the City regarding the importance of any given project
in house to confirm new delivery dates and what is physically possible to get any one project done. This will also be based on the severity of the emergency/disaster at that time. Once
the emergency/disaster has dissipated, it will be normal
Explanation of the vendor’s approach for quality assurance: Every project must go through the design department for preflighting and proofs. Digital PDF proofs are sent for final approval
prior to print production. If a color physical proof is required by the City for final approval, a digital PDF proof must still be approved prior to creating the physical color proof.
If anything in the proofing stages looks “off”, it is