Jacket: 760‐935

Title:

Agency: CFPB

Bid Opening:

Quantity: 105,000

Bid Terms Discounted Total

$53,494.94 1.0% 20 days $52,959.99

$71,717.00 4.77% 20 days $68,296.10

$77,546.00 1.0% 20 days $76,770.54

$119,800.00 0.0% 0 days $119,800.00

* Awarded Contractor

AWARDED ABSTRACT OF UNSTRAPPED JACKET

Las Vegas Color Graphics

McDonald & Eudy Printers, Inc.

Meredith‐Webb Printing Company

NMSO NLCS Newspapers

08/24/2023 2:00PM MDT

Advantage mailing LLC ‐ Anaheim *

Contractor Name
Specifications by BB Page 1 of 7 

Reviewed by DA 760-935

Req. 3-21624

BID OPENING: Bids shall be opened at 2:00pm prevailing Mountain Time on August 24, 2023, at the Mountain 

Region APS Team in Colorado.

ISSUE DATE: August 21, 2023. 

Any questions before award concerning these specifications, call Beverly Boecher, (303) 236-5300.

SPECIFICATIONS

U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO)

Mountain Region APS Team

BID SUBMISSION: Bidders must submit email bids to bidsmountain@gpo.gov for this solicitation. No other 

method of bid submission will be accepted. The jacket number and bid opening date must be specified in the 

subject line of the emailed bid submission. Bids received after 2:00 p.m. on the bid opening date specified above 

will not be considered for award.

GPO CONTRACT TERMS: Any contract which results from this Invitation for Bid will be subject to the 

applicable provisions, clauses, and supplemental specifications of GPO Contract Terms (GPO Publication 310.2, 

effective December 1, 1987 (Rev. 06-01)) and GPO Contract Terms, Quality Assurance Through Attributes 

Program for Printing and Binding (GPO Publication 310.1, effective May 1979 (Rev. 08-02)).

GPO Contract Terms (GPO Publication 310.2) – 

https://www.gpo.gov/docs/default-source/forms-and-standards-files-for-vendors/terms.pdf?sfvrsn=2

GPO QATAP (GPO Publication 310.1) – 

https://www.gpo.gov/docs/default-source/forms-and-standards-files-for-vendors/qatap.pdf?sfvrsn=2

QUALITY ASSURANCE LEVELS AND STANDARDS: The following levels and standards shall apply to 

these specifications:

Product Quality Levels: 

(a) Printing (page related) Attributes – Level III

(b) Finishing (item related) Attributes – Level III

Inspection Levels (from ANSI/ASQC Z1.4): 

(a) Non-destructive Tests - General Inspection Level I.

(b) Destructive Tests - Special Inspection Level S-2.

Specified Standards: The specified standards for the attributes requiring them shall be:

Attribute Specified Standard

P-7. Type Quality and Uniformity Supplied Electronic Media

P-8. Halftone Match (Single and Double Impression) Approved Proofs, Supplied Electronic Media

P-10. Process Color Match Approved Proofs, Supplied Electronic Media

PRODUCT: Newspapers. 

TITLE: NMSO NLCS Newspapers 

TOTAL QUANTITY: 105,000 

TRIM SIZE: 21 x 17" flat sheet size, 10-1/2 x 17”-page size. 
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NUMBER OF PAGES AND QUANTITIES: 

ITEM 1: 12 pages 20,000 copies El Malpais National Conservation Area

ITEM 2: 12 pages 20,000 copies Fort Stanton Snowy River Cave

ITEM 3: 16 pages 20,000 copies Organ Mountains

ITEM 4: 16 pages 25,000 copies Rio Grande Del Norte

ITEM 5: 8 pages 20,000 copies Trackways

GOVERNMENT TO FURNISH: The contractor must be able to download files electronically from GPO 

Government-hosted file share site https://filesharing.gpo.gov/. Appropriate log-on instructions and protocol will 

be provided by the Government at time of award.

It is the contractor's sole responsibility to immediately confirm, to the Denver GPO, that all electronically 

transmitted files were received (phone call or written email reply accepted -- an automated system generated 

tracking option such as "read receipt" is not acceptable). Furthermore, contractor is responsible for immediate 

inspection of government furnished materials (GFM) including but not limited to electronically transmitted files. 

Contractor's failure to comply with the above stated requirements will not relieve the contractor of making 

delivery of the supplies or perform the services within the time specified in the contract. No extension in the 

shipping/delivery schedule will be granted as a result of contractor's failure to inform the GPO that they have not 

received the files and/or if there is an issue with the GFM that endangers performance on the contract.

Electronic media will be furnished as follows. NOTE: All five documents contain bleed margins on three to four

sides on all pages.

Platform: PC compatible Adobe CC software programs versions 5.11.0.522.1

Transfer Media: Files available from Index - GPO File Transfer or by CDROMs

Software: InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat

Fonts: All printer and screen fonts will be furnished or embedded, as applicable.

Additional Information: Files will be furnished in native application and/or PDF format.

Electronic media will include all illustrations and graphics.

Visuals will be furnished for all files.

Five Zip files provided with one file per item. Each Zip file includes Adobe CC InDesign packaged software files: 

InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat PDF and all fonts. InDesign files include graphic elements, text, linked 

files and fonts. Acrobat PDF files are provided for visual reference only. Vendor to utilize InDesign files and 

reference PDF files for layout and page content. 

Contractor must be capable of accepting data in these platform/formats for either direct input or conversion to 

his/her system as part of their basic charge to the Government. No additional time or compensation will be given 

to the contractor for common errors associated with file output from a different platform. See "Inspection of Files" 

for brief description of common errors.

CONTRACTOR TO FURNISH: All materials and operations, other than those listed under “GOVERNMENT 

TO FURNISH” necessary to produce the product(s) in accordance with these specifications.

It is the contractor's sole responsibility to immediately confirm, to the Denver GPO, that all electronically 

transmitted files were received (phone call or written email reply accepted -- an automated system generated 

tracking option such as "read receipt" is not acceptable). Furthermore, contractor is responsible for immediate 

inspection of government furnished materials (GFM) including but not limited to electronically transmitted files. 

Contractor's failure to comply with the above stated requirements will not relieve the contractor of making 

delivery of the supplies or perform the services within the time specified in the contract. No extension in the 

shipping/delivery schedule will be granted as a result of contractor's failure to inform the GPO that they have not 

received the files and/or if there is an issue with the GFM that endangers performance on the contract.
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Files provided by the government without prepress functions (e.g., color correction, UCR/GCR, sharpening or 

other image enhancement) or procedures have been applied to supplied images. Contractor is responsible for 

converting images to an appropriate color space and file format for output. Contractor must also apply any and all 

necessary prepress functions to achieve best possible output quality of supplied files.

INSPECTION OF FILES: The contractor will be responsible for proofreading converted formats to ensure that 

the final document will match in layout fonts and text flow to the low-resolution PDF provided. Contractor will be 

responsible for final output that is in conformance with the visuals as provided. Contractor is responsible for 

converting images to an appropriate color space and file format for output. Contractor must also apply any and all 

necessary prepress functions to achieve best possible output quality of supplied files. One previously printed 

sample for construction and stock. Contractor to perform a basic check, preflight of the furnished files. Check for 

missing or damaged files, missing or damaged fonts, damaged disks, missing bleeds, improper trim size, improper 

color definition, and so on.

The Contractor will not receive additional compensation or time for common errors associated with the output of 

files. Common errors include, but are not limited to: 1) color issues and shifts (RGB color data, no spot colors, 

loss of black plate), 2) page integrity (text reflow or type substitution), 3) errors associated with embedded 

graphics, 4) missing prepress features (e.g. bleeds, trim marks), creating or correcting (altering) any necessary 

trapping, setting proper screen angles and frequency, 5) loss of text characters from graphic elements, and 6) 

Defining proper file output selection for the imaging device being used. Contractor responsible to ensure that the 

black type is a solid black not a process build. Any errors other than those just described, media damage, or data 

corruption that might interfere with proper file imaging discovered at that time must be reported to the 

Contracting Officer IMMEDIATELY upon discovery. Prior to making any revisions, the contractor must make a 

"copy" of the original files, then proceed to make any revisions to the "copy" as required. Further, in addition to 

the return of the original files, the contractor must furnish final production native application files (digital 

deliverables, an exact representation of the final printed product) upon completion of the order to the agency. All 

files must be imaged as necessary to meet the assigned Quality Level.

PROOFS: One set of Adobe PDF Digital "soft" proofs per item (composite proof with all elements in position). 

The digital soft proof is intended as a check on image position, cropping, scaling, and other visual features of a 

text page or illustration. It is NOT intended as a check of color fidelity. Proof will be withheld not more than 1 

workday from receipt by the Government to final approval. Note: The first workday after receipt of proofs by the 

Government is day one of the hold time. 

PROOF DELIVERY NOTIFICATION: The contractor must notify the agency contact listed below by phone call 

when the proofs are emailed to the agency. In addition, if the proofs are not returned by the agency within the 

specified time the contractor must notify the agency contact and GPO that the proofs have not been returned. Call 

agency and leave voice mail message if needed and send notice of proof not being returned to agency contact 

listed below and email to Beverly Boecher, bboecher@gpo.gov. Include GPO jacket number, and the date proof 

was delivered to agency.

Vendor to call and email the agency contact 1 day in advance of sending proof to advise and ensure delivery to 

active mailbox not junk mail, Patricia (Micki) Bailey (505) 954-2119. If voice mail message received vendor 

must leave a voice message. Submit digital PDF proofs by email to: pbailey@blm.gov with a copy to McKenney 

Briske, mbriske@blm.gov. 

Contractor must not print prior to a written or emailed receipt of an 'OK to print'. Government representative will 

provide written proof response via e-mail.

Contractor is cautioned that the proofs produced must be from the contractor's prepared files for their output 

device and which will be used for final reproduction. It is not acceptable to simply submit reproductions for the 

PDF files furnished by the ordering agency.
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If there are any author's alterations or delays caused by the Government in the handling of proofs, it's the 

contractor's responsibility to notify the GPO in advance of making changes so that an extension and/or price 

adjustment may be made by Contract Modification.

STOCK/PAPER: The specifications of all paper furnished must be in accordance with those listed herein or 

listed for the corresponding JCP Code numbers in the Government Paper Specification Standards, No. 13, dated 

September 2019. https://www.gpo.gov/docs/default-source/forms-and-standards-files-for-vendors/vol_13.pdf

JCP Code* A91, White, Smooth Text; Basis Size 25 X 38" Basis Weight 70 lbs.

NOTE: Agency preferred papers are Endurance Recycled, Velvet 70# text, Veritiv; Conservation Paper, 70# text 

White PC; Neenah Paper, 70# text and Cougar Super Smooth, Domtar.

PRINTING: Must be reproduced by offset printing. Contractor must provide final output with text equivalent to 

a minimum of 2400 dpi and all 4-color illustrations and photographs to 150-line screen or finer.

Newspapers print in 4-color process with moderate ink coverage and bleeds on three to four sides. Copy includes 

high-resolution photographs, fine-line graphic illustrations, fine-line illustrated map, color illustrations, icons, 

charts with background color bars, color logos and line-copy in color, black and reversed to white. NOTE: All 

pages contain crossover graphic elements that must align across binding margins after folding.

BINDING: Fold from 21 x 17" to 10-1/2 x 17" with pages nested in sequence then cross fold to 10-1/2 x 8-1/2" 

with title facing out. 

DEPARTMENTAL RANDOM COPIES (BLUE LABEL SAMPLES): All items within this order must be 

divided into 125 equal sublots. A random sample must be selected from each sublot. Do not choose copies from 

the same general area in each sublot. The contractor will be required to certify that copies were selected as 

directed using GPO Form 917-Certificate of Selection of Random Copies (located on GPO.gov). The random 

copies constitute a part of the total quantity ordered, and no additional charge will be allowed. These randomly 

selected copies must be packed separately and identified by a special label (GPO Form 2678-Departmental 

Random Copies (Blue Label) that must be printed on blue paper and affixed to each affected container. This form 

can be downloaded from GPO.gov. The container and its contents shall be recorded separately on all shipping 

documents and sent in accordance with the distribution list. A copy of the signed Certificate of Selection of 

Random Copies must be included in the package.

PACKING: Pack each item separately. Band newspapers in sets of 50 and pack in boxes not to exceed 30-lbs. in 

weight. All boxes are to be labeled with vendor completed GPO form 905. Forms must include Dept. Requisition 

No. 3-21624, Jacket No. 760-935, Purchase Order No., quantity of newspapers within box, Number of banded 

sets per box, Title of item, Destination address. 

All packaging is to follow GPO Contract Terms (GPO Publication 310.2, effective December 1, 1987 (Rev. 06-

01)). https://www.gpo.gov/docs/default-source/forms-and-standards-files-for-vendors/terms.pdf?sfvrsn=2

SCHEDULE: MUST Delivery f.o.b. destination by September 25, 2023. Adherence to this schedule must be 

maintained. 

Furnished material will be available electronically on or before August 30, 2023 from GPO Government-hosted 

https://filesharing.gpo.gov/ or a thumb drive. 

All proofs must be provided to agency by September 6, 2023. Proofs will be withheld 1 workday, from receipt by 

the Government designated party until a response by email by close of business September 7, 2023. Note: The 

first workday after receipt of proofs by the Government is day one of the hold time.
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DISTRIBUTION: INSIDE DELIVERY REQUIRED 105,000 total copies (includes 125 random copies 

"Blue Label" per item number) delivered to: 

Attn: Micki Bailey (ph. 505-954-2119)

Bureau of Land Management

New Mexico State Office

301 Dinosaur Trail

Santa Fe, NM 87508

NOTIFICATION OF SHIPMENT: Inform the Mountain Region GPO of the actual delivery date (not the 

shipped date) as soon as known. Email the Jacket number and delivery date to InfoMountain@gpo.gov. 

Contractor must notify the ordering agency on the same day that the product ships/delivers via e-mail sent to: 

Patricia Bailey, pbailey@blm.gov. The subject line of this message shall be "Distribution Notice for Requisition 

No. 3-21624, Jacket 760-935". The notice must provide all applicable tracking numbers, shipping method, and 

Title. Contractor must be able to provide copies of all delivery, mailing, and shipping receipts upon agency 

request.

RECEIPT FOR DELIVERY: Contractor must furnish their own receipts for delivery. These receipts must 

include the GPO jacket number, purchase order number, requisition number, total quantity delivered, number of 

cartons, and quantity per carton; date delivery made; and signature of the government agent accepting delivery. 

The original copy of this receipt must accompany the vendor's voucher for payment.

PAYMENT: Submitting invoices for payment via the GPO fax gateway (if no samples are required) utilizing the 

GPO barcode coversheet program application is the most efficient method of invoicing. Instruction for using this 

method can be found at the following web address: 

http://winapps.access.gpo.gov/fms/vouchers/barcode/instructions.html. 

Invoices may also be mailed to: U.S. Government Publishing Office, Office of Financial Management, 

Attn: Comptroller, Stop: FMCE, Washington, DC 20401. 

For more information about the billing process refer to the General Information of the Office of Finance web page 

located at https://www.gpo.gov/how-to-work-with-us/agency/billing-and-payment. 

BID SUBMISSION: Bidders must email bids to bidsmountain@gpo.gov for this solicitation. No other method of

bid submission will be accepted at this time.

The Jacket number 760-935 and bid opening date of August 24, 2023 must be specified in the subject line of the

emailed bid submission. Bids received after 2:00 pm Mountain Time on the bid opening date specified above 

will not be considered for award. This will not be a public bid opening.

NOTE: Bidders are to fill out, sign and return page 7. 

ADDITIONAL EMAILED BID SUBMISSION PROVISIONS: The Government will not be responsible for 

any failure attributable to the transmission or receipt of the emailed bid including, but not limited to: 

1) Illegibility of bid.

2) Emails over 30 MB may not be received by GPO due to size limitations for receiving emails.

3) The bidder’s email provider may have different size limitations for sending email; however, bidders are 

advised

4) not to exceed GPO’s stated limit.

5) When the email bid is received by GPO, it will remain unopened until the specified bid opening time.

6) Government personnel will not validate receipt of the emailed bid prior to bid opening. GPO will use the 

prevailing time (specified as the local time zone) and the exact time that the email is received by GPO’s email 

server as the official time stamp for bid receipt at the specified location.
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PREAWARD SURVEY: In order to determine the responsibility of the prime contractor or any subcontractor, 

the Government reserves the right to conduct an on-site pre-award survey at the contractor's/subcontractor's 

facility or to require other evidence of technical, production, managerial, financial, and similar abilities to 

perform, prior to the award of a contract. As part of the financial determination, the contractor in line for award 

may be required to provide one or more of the following financial documents: 

1) Most recent profit and loss statement 

2) Most recent balance-sheet 

3) Statement of cash flows 

4) Current official bank statement 

5) Current lines of credit (with amounts available) 

6) Letter of commitment from paper supplier(s) 

7) Letter of commitment from any subcontractor 

The documents will be reviewed to validate that adequate financial resources are available to perform the contract 

requirements. Documents submitted will be kept confidential, and used only for the determination of 

responsibility by the Government. Failure to provide the requested information in the time specified by the 

Government may result in the Contracting Officer not having adequate information to reach an affirmative 

determination of responsibility. 
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Jacket No: 760-935 

Bid Price $______________________ Additional Rate _______________ Per E/C/M _______________

DISCOUNTS: Discounts are offered for payment as follows: __________ Percent, _________calendar days. See 

Article 12 “Discounts” of Solicitation Provisions in GPO Contract Terms (Publication 310.2).

BID ACCEPTANCE PERIOD: In compliance with the above, the undersigned agree, if this bid is accepted 

within____________ calendar days (60 calendar days unless a different period is inserted by the bidder) from the 

date for receipt of bids, to furnish the specified items at the price set opposite each item, delivered at the 

designated points(s), in exact accordance with specifications.

NOTE: Failure to provide a 60-day bid acceptance period may result in expiration of the bid prior to award.

BIDDER’S NAME AND SIGNATURE: Unless specific written exception is taken, the bidder, by signing and

submitting a bid, agrees with and accepts responsibility for all certifications and representations as required by the

solicitation and GPO Contract Terms – Publication 310.2. When responding by email, fill out and return one

completed copy of all applicable pages that include the Jacket Number, Bid Price, Additional Rate, Discounts,

Amendments, Bid Acceptance Period, and Bidder’s Name and Signature, including signing where indicated. 

Valid electronic signatures will be accepted in accordance with the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, § 2. 

Electronic signatures must be verifiable of the person authorized by the company to sign bids.

Failure to sign the signature block below may result in the bid being declared non-responsive. 

Bidder __________________________________ ______________________________________________ 

 (Company Name) (GPO Contractor's Code) 

___________________________________________________________________________________________

(Street Address, City Sate and Zip Code)

_________________________________________ _____________________________________________ 

 (Printed Name and Title) (Telephone Number) 

_________________________________________ _____________________________________________ 

 (Signature) (Date) 

_________________________________________ _____________________________________________ 

 (E-Mail) (Facsimile Number) 

COMPLETE AND SUBMIT THIS PAGE WITH YOUR BID

THIS SECTION FOR GPO USE ONLY 

Certified by: ___BB_____ Date: _08/28/2023_ Contracting Officer: __________ Date: __________ 

(Initials) (Initials) 

__________________________________________________________________________________________

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