For state and local agencies, consultants, and contractors partnering with the Department of Transportation, accessing reliable printing, digitization, and duplicating services is crucial. WSDOT’s Printing and Digitization Services (PaDS) offers a comprehensive suite of solutions tailored to meet these demands right in your locality.
The primary function of WSDOT’s Printing and Digitization Services (PaDS) is the professional printing and meticulous assembly of contract plans and special provisions essential for scheduled construction projects. Our team possesses an in-depth understanding of the specific format and content requirements for these critical documents, effectively acting as a quality control checkpoint for WSDOT contracts. Furthermore, PaDS manages the distribution and order tracking for all construction project documentation, ensuring efficient and accountable processes.
Beyond construction documents, we extend our Printing Services Local to encompass a wide array of materials vital to WSDOT’s operations. This includes the production of legislative and budget documents, comprehensive technical manuals, engaging training and communication materials, and various other transportation-related documents that support WSDOT’s overarching mission.
Comprehensive Printing and Digitization Services Offered Locally
High-Capacity Document Scanning Services
- Color and black & white scanning to suit diverse needs.
- Efficiently scan single and double-sided documents, optimizing turnaround time.
- Expertise in handling delicate and small items, including sticky notes, photographs, and business cards, ensuring no detail is missed.
- Large format scanning capabilities up to 36” wide in both color and black & white, accommodating oversized documents and plans.
- Variable resolution scanning options, including resolutions compliant with ECM archiving standards and OCR (Optical Character Recognition) for enhanced text searchability and document management.
- Convenient document handling, including acceptance of deliveries and secure housing for multiple boxes during the scanning process.
- Flexible return and forwarding options: hard copies can be mailed back to your location or directly forwarded to specified destinations.
- Secure digital document environment: each scanned project is hosted on a secure site, ensuring access is restricted to authorized personnel only. (Please note: files should be downloaded to your PC upon job completion as they are removed from our server one week post-completion).
High-Speed Black & White Copying Services
- Electronic job storage for efficient and convenient on-demand printing, streamlining repeat jobs.
- In-line stapling for automated document finishing.
- In-line saddle stitching for professional booklet creation.
- In-line square folding for polished document presentation.
Extensive Bindery Services
- Collation services for organized document sets.
- Stapling for secure document binding.
- 3-hole drilling for binder compatibility.
- Folding for various document sizes and formats.
- Trimming for clean and precise document edges.
- Lamination services available in matte or glossy finishes for document protection and enhancement.
- Foam core mounting for durable and rigid displays.
- Shrink-wrapping for secure packaging and transport.
- Padding for notepad creation.
- Book binding options including tape, coil, and 3-ring binder binding for professional document assembly.
Wide Format Black & White Copying
- Digital scanning and printing of large-scale documents.
- Printing on bond roll-stock up to 36″ wide, ideal for plans and technical drawings.
Wide Format Color Scanning and Printing
- Digital color scanning up to 36” wide for detailed image capture.
- Color printing capabilities up to 60″ wide on a variety of media.
- Printing options on matte or glossy paper to meet diverse project requirements.
How to Place Your Local Printing Service Order
Pricing Structure for Printing Services Local
PaDS operates under a cost recovery system, ensuring competitive and transparent pricing. Our rates are meticulously calculated to cover all operational expenses and are reviewed annually to maintain cost-effectiveness. The substantial volume of printing managed in-house enables us to offer exceptionally low per-copy prices to the department. For detailed pricing information, please refer to our current price list (PDF 140KB). For project-specific price quotes, please contact our office directly at 360-705-7840.
Minimum Order Charge
Yes, a minimum charge of $4.50 per order applies to cover the administrative overhead associated with processing and billing, ensuring efficient handling of all requests.
Payment Methods for Local Printing Services
All WSDOT printing service orders are conveniently charged directly to your designated work order at the close of each month. When submitting the PaDS request form (DOCX 66KB), please ensure you include your work order number, group, work operation code, control section (if applicable), and organization code. For external customers, accounts are established, and billing is conducted monthly. Please note that PaDS is unable to accept cash payments or credit cards.
Eligibility for WSDOT’s PaDS Local Services
WSDOT’s Printing and Digitization Services are available to all WSDOT employees and offices. To access our services, simply complete the PaDS request form (DOCX 66KB). Furthermore, our services are also extended to consultants and contractors working in collaboration with WSDOT, as well as to state, city, and county government offices, fostering partnerships and supporting public sector needs.
Material Restrictions for Printing
Please note the following material types are outside the scope of our printing services:
- Non-transportation related materials for WSDOT employees and offices, ensuring alignment with our core mission.
- Large-scale projects that are more economically viable to outsource to external vendors, optimizing resource allocation.
- Projects deemed to be an unethical use of state resources, upholding responsible practices.
- Printing services for public distribution, as our services are focused on supporting government and contractor operations.
Turnaround Time for Printing Jobs
Each printing project is unique, and we tailor our approach to meet specific requirements. However, our average job completion time is within one to two business days, with many jobs finalized on the same day. Larger and more complex projects may necessitate extended delivery times. Please contact us to discuss the estimated turnaround time for your specific project needs.
Prioritization of Printing Projects
We understand the importance of deadlines and are committed to meeting our customers’ needs effectively. Last year, we achieved a 98% on-time delivery rate, demonstrating our dedication to reliability. In situations requiring prioritization, we adhere to the following order:
- Highway construction project advertising documents – critical for project timelines.
- Legislative material – time-sensitive and of high importance.
- Commission and public comment material – essential for public engagement and governance.
- Budget and program management documents – vital for organizational operations.
- Scheduled training and other dated material – supporting timely training initiatives.
- Engineering technical manuals – supporting operational knowledge and standards.
Contact Information to Schedule Your Project
To schedule your printing or digitization project or to discuss your specific requirements, please contact our office directly at 360-705-7840. Our team is ready to assist you with your local printing services needs.
Location of Services
Printing and Digitization Services is conveniently located in the “B” wing on the service level of the headquarters building in Olympia, providing accessible local printing services for your organization.
