Brand Identity Program
Print project resources
Sample budget
This sample budget is based on actual printing costs for a brochure printed in March, 2007. Files were supplied by the department for printing.
Specifications: Pages: Two. Quantity: 10,000. Brochure trim size: 8.5” x 14”. Three scores and folds. Final size: 8.5” x 3.5”. Printed on 80# White Matte Text paper. 4-color printing process on both sides.
| Tentative budget for printing 10,000 copies of the brochure: | ||
|---|---|---|
| Printing | $1,352.80 | |
| Possible 5% overrun | $67.64* | |
| Print Portal fee 2% | $27.06** | |
| Subtotal | $1,447.50 | |
| Contingency amount | $150.00*** | |
| Estimated total: | $1,597.50 | |
* NMSU sets a limit of 5% on the amount that can be charged more than or less than the requested quantity and price.
**The NMSU Print Portal charges a 2% handling fee for jobs costing more than $1,000.
***Marketing Services recommends setting aside contingency funds in case of emergency.
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