Program 3017‐S Term Date of Award to February 29, 2020

TITLE: Multiple Sclerosis Center for Excellence Newsletter

ITEM NO DESCRIPTION BASIS OF AWARD UNIT RATE COST UNIT RATE COST UNIT RATE COST UNIT RATE COST UNIT RATE COST UNIT RATE COST 

I. COMPLETE PRODUCT: Prices quoted shall include

the cost of all required materials and operations

necessary for the complete production and

distribution of the product listed in accordance with

these specifications.

(a) Printing in four color process, Cost per page

(1) Makeready and/or Setup 16 74.50 1,192.0 $ 0 0.095 1.52 $ 45.00 720.00 $ 86.00 1,376.0 $ 0 100.00 1,600.0 $ 0 49.00 784.

$ 

(2) Running Per 100 copies 4240 2.22 9,412.8 $ 0 9.50 40,280.0 $ 0 1.65 6,996.0 $ 0 3.00 12,720.0 $ 0 1.60 6,784.0 $ 0 2.17 9,200.

$ 

II. ADDITIONAL OPERATIONS:

(a) Computer time ‐work, per hour. 2 200.00 400.00 $ 86.94 173.88 $ 85.00 170.00 $ 80.00 160.00 $ 125.00 250.00 $ 85.00 170.

$ 

(b) Folding to 5‐1/2 x 8‐1/2"' tabbing and addressing,

cost per 100 newsletters. 420 5.75 2,415.00 $ 3213.62 1,349,720.40 $ 7.70 3,234.00 $ 3.00 1,260.00 $ 9.50 3,990.00 $ 59.74 25,090.

$ 

(c) Color proof, cost per page. 16 25.00 400.00 $ 10.08 161.28 $ 10.00 160.00 $ 20.00 320.00 $ 5.00 80.00 $ 6.74 107.

$ 

CONTRACTOR TOTALS 13,819.80 $ $ 1,390,337.08 $ 11,280.00 $ 15,836.00 $ 12,704.00 $ 35,353.

DISCOUNT Net $ ‐ Net $ ‐ 2% 225.60 $ 1% 158.36 $ 1% 127.04 $ 0.25% 88.

$ 

DISCOUNTED TOTALS 30 days 13,819.8 $ 0 30 days 1,390,337.0 $ 8 20 days 11,054.4 $ 0 20 days 15,677.6 $ 4 20 days 12,576.9 $ 6 20 days 35,265.

$ 

Reviewed by:__________

Production Press 

420‐18610 040‐28096 190.38435 300‐52436 190‐56520 120‐71652 

Cenveo Dome Printing Gray Graphics Lithexel McDonald & Eudy
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Specifications by CC

Reviewed by RW

U.S. GOVERNMENT PUBLISHING OFFICE

Seattle, WA

GENERAL TERMS, CONDITIONS, AND SPECIFICATIONS

For the Procurement of

Multiple Sclerosis Center of Excellence Newsletter

as requisitioned from the U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) by the

Multiple Sclerosis Center of Excellence

Veterans Health Administration

Portland, OR

Single Award

The term of this contract is for the period

beginning Date of Award, and ending February 29, 2020

BID OPENING: Bids shall be publicly opened at 2:00 p.m., prevailing Seattle time, on March 13, 2019.

CONTRACT TERM: The term of this contract is for one year (the base year) and four option years. 

Special attention is directed to the following clauses in this contract: "Economic Price Adjustment," 

"Limitation of Performance and Contractor Obligations," and "Notification."

BID SUBMISSION: Submit bid in pre-addressed envelope furnished with solicitation or send to: U.S. 

Government Publishing Office, 4735 E. Marginal Way South; Suite 1111; Seattle; Washington; 98134. 

Facsimile bids in response to this solicitation are permitted. Facsimile bids may be submitted directly to 

the Seattle GPO, Fax No. (206) 764-6706. The Program Number (Program 3017S) and bid opening date 

must be specified with the bid. Refer to Facsimile Bids in Solicitation Provisions of GPO Contract Terms, 

GPO Publication 310.2, as revised January 2018. Hand delivered bids are to be taken to: U.S. 

Government Publishing Office; 4735 E. Marginal Way South; Suite 1111; Seattle; Washington; 98134, 

between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., prevailing Pacific time, Monday through Friday. The 

contractor is to follow the submission instructions posted in the Bid Submission/Opening area. If further 

instruction or assistance is required, call (206) 764-3726.

NOTE: BIDS RECEIVED AT 2:00 P.M. AND AFTER ON THE BID OPENING DATE 

SPECIFIED ABOVE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR AWARD.

This is a new offerrring, there is no history.

The GPO 910 “BID” Form is no longer required. Bidders are to fill out, sign/initial, as applicable, all pages 

of SECTION 4. – SCHEDULE OF PRICES.

For information of a technical nature, contact Chris Caviezel at 206-764-3727 (ccaviezel@gpo.gov) or 

Felicia Buchko at 206-764-3763 (fbuchko@gpo.gov).
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SECTION 1.- GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

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. 01-18)) and GPO Contract Terms, Quality Assurance 

Through Attributes Program for Printing and Binding (GPO Publication 310.1, effective May 1979 (revised 

8-02)).

GPO Contract Terms (GPO Publication 310.2) – https://www.gpo.gov/docs/default-source/forms-andstandards-files-for-vendors/terms.pdf.

GPO QATAP (GPO Publication 310.1) – https://www.gpo.gov/docs/default-source/forms-and-standardsfiles-for-vendors/qatap.pdf.

BIDDERS, PLEASE NOTE: GPO has issued a new GPO Publication 310.2, GPO Contract Terms -

Solicitation Provisions, Supplemental Specifications, and Contract Clauses (Rev 1-18). Prospective 

bidders should carefully read this publication as the applicable terms within become an integral part of this 

contract. The document is posted at https://www.gpo.gov/how-to-work-with-us/vendors/forms-andstandards along with a list of major revisions.

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 Government Furnished Material or average type 

dimension in publication.

P-8. Halftone Match Government Furnished Material

P-9. Solid and Screen Tint Color Match Pantone Matching System

P-10. Process Color Match Approved Proof.

SUBCONTRACTING: The predominant production function is press work.
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OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT: The Government has the option to extend 

the term of this contract for a period of 12 months by written notice to the contractor not later than 30 days 

before the contract expires. If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be 

considered to include this clause, except, the total duration of the contract may not exceed 5 years as a result 

of, and including, any extension(s) added under this clause. Further extension may be negotiated under the 

"Extension of Contract Term" clause. See also "Economic Price Adjustment" for authorized pricing 

adjustment(s).

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 preaward 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.

ECONOMIC PRICE ADJUSTMENT: The pricing under this contract shall be adjusted in accordance 

with this clause, provided that in no event will any pricing adjustment be made that would exceed the 

maximum permissible under any law in effect at the time of the adjustment. There will be no adjustment 

for orders placed during the first period specified below. Pricing will thereafter be eligible for adjustment 

during the second and any succeeding performance period(s). For each performance period after the first, 

a percentage figure will be calculated as described below and that figure will be the economic price 

adjustment for that entire next period. Pricing adjustments under this clause are not applicable to 

reimbursable postage or transportation costs, or to paper, if paper prices are subject to adjustment by 

separate clause elsewhere in this contract.

For the purpose of this clause, performance under this contract will be divided into successive periods. The

first period will extend from date of award, and the second and any succeeding period(s) will extend for 12 

months from the end of the last preceding period, except that the length of the final period may vary. The 

first day of the second and any succeeding period(s) will be the effective date of the economic price 

adjustment for that period.

Pricing adjustments in accordance with this clause will be based on changes in the seasonally adjusted 

“Consumer Price Index For All Urban Consumers - Commodities Less Food” (Index) published monthly 

in the CPI Detailed Report by the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics.

The economic price adjustment will be the percentage difference between Index averages as specified in 

this paragraph. An index called the variable index will be calculated by averaging the monthly Indexes from 

the 12-month interval ending three (3) months prior to the beginning of the period being considered for 

adjustment. This average is then compared to the average of the monthly Indexes for the 12-month interval 

ending December 1, 2018, called the base index. The percentage change (plus or minus) of the variable 

index from the base index will be the economic price adjustment for the period being considered for 

adjustment.

The Government will notify the contractor by contract modification specifying the percentage increase or 

decrease to be applied to invoices for orders placed during the period indicated. The contractor shall apply 

the percentage increase or decrease against the total price of the invoice less reimbursable postage or 

transportation costs and separately adjusted paper prices. Payment discounts shall be applied after the 

invoice price is adjusted.
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If the Government exercises an option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this economic 

price adjustment clause.

ORDERING: Items to be furnished under the contract shall be ordered by the issuance of print orders by 

the Government. Orders may be issued under the contract from Date of Award through February 28, 2020

plus for such additional period(s) as the contract is extended. All print orders issued hereunder are subject 

to the terms and conditions of the contract. The contract shall control in the event of conflict with any print 

order. A print order shall be "issued" upon notification by the Government for purposes of the contract 

when it is electronically transmitted or otherwise physically furnished to the contractor in conformance 

with the schedule.

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/vendors/how-to-get-paid. 

REQUIREMENTS: This is a requirements contract for the items and for the period specified herein. 

Shipment/delivery of items or performance of work shall be made only as authorized by orders issued in 

accordance with the clause entitled "Ordering". The quantities of items specified herein are estimates only, 

and are not purchased hereby. Except as may be otherwise provided in this contract, if the Government's 

requirements for the items set forth herein do not result in orders in the amounts or quantities described as 

"estimated", it shall not constitute the basis for an equitable price adjustment under this contract.

Except as otherwise provided in this contract, the Government shall order from the contractor all the items 

set forth which are required to be purchased by the Government activity identified on page 1.

The Government shall not be required to purchase from the contractor, requirements in excess of the limit 

on total orders under this contract, if any.

Orders issued during the effective period of this contract and not completed within that time shall be 

completed by the contractor within the time specified in the order, and the rights and obligations of the 

contractor and the Government respecting those orders shall be governed by the terms of this contract to 

the same extent as if completed during the effective period of this contract.

If shipment/delivery of any quantity of an item covered by the contract is required by reason of urgency 

prior to the earliest date that shipment/delivery may be specified under this contract, and if the contractor 

will not accept an order providing for the accelerated shipment/delivery, the Government may procure this 

requirement from another source.

The Government may issue orders which provide for shipment/delivery to or performance at multiple 

destinations.
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Subject to any limitations elsewhere in this contract, the contractor shall furnish to the Government all items 

set forth herein which are called for by print orders issued in accordance with the "Ordering" clause of this

contract.

ASSIGNMENT OF JACKETS, PURCHASE AND PRINT ORDERS: A GPO jacket number will be 

assigned and a purchase order issued to the contractor to cover work performed. The purchase order will 

be supplemented by an individual "print order" for each job placed with the contractor. The print order, 

when issued, will indicate the quantity to be produced and any other information pertinent to the particular 

order.

FACSIMILE BIDS: Facsimile bids are permitted.

 (a) Definition. "Facsimile bid," as used in this solicitation, means a bid, modification of a bid, or 

withdrawal of a bid that is transmitted to and received by the Government via electronic equipment that 

communicates and reproduces both printed and handwritten material.

 (b) Bidders may submit facsimile bids as responses to this solicitation. These responses must arrive at 

the place and by the time specified in the solicitation.

 (c) Facsimile bids that fail to furnish required representations or information or that reject any of the 

terms, conditions, and provisions of the solicitation will be excluded from consideration.

 (d) Facsimile bids must contain the required signatures.

 (e) The Government reserves the right to make award solely on the facsimile bid. However, bidders 

agree to promptly submit the complete original signed bid.

 (f) Submit facsimile bid to FAX No. (206)764-6706, one bid per facsimile.

 (g) If the bidder chooses to transmit a facsimile bid, the Government will not be responsible for any 

failure attributable to the transmission or receipt of the facsimile bid including, but not limited to, the 

following:

 (1) Receipt of garbled or incomplete bid.

 (2) Availability or condition of the receiving facsimile equipment.

 (3) Incompatibility between the sending and receiving equipment.

 (4) Delay in transmission or receipt of bid.

 (5) Failure of the bidder to properly identify the bid.

 (6) Illegibility of bid.

 (7) Security of bid data.
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SECTION 2.- SPECIFICATIONS

SCOPE: These specifications cover the production of a saddle-stitched newsletter requiring such 

operations as printing, binding, packing and delivery.

TITLE: Multiple Sclerosis Newsletter.

FREQUENCY OF ORDERS: Approximately 2 orders per year.

QUANTITY: Approximately 26,500 newsletters per order.

NUMBER OF PAGES: 8 pages; self-cover.

TRIM SIZES: 8-1/2 x 11”

SECURITY WARNING: It is the contractor's responsibility to properly safeguard personally 

identifiable information (PII) from loss, theft, or inadvertent disclosure and to immediately notify the 

Government of any loss of personally identifiable information. PII is "information which can be used to 

distinguish or trace an individual's identity, such as their name, social security number, biometric records, 

etc., alone, or when combined with other personal or identifying information which is linked or linkable 

to a specific individual, such as date and place of birth, mother's maiden name, etc. (Ref.: OMB 

Memorandum 07-16.) Other specific examples of PII include, but are not limited to:

(a) Personal identification number, such as passport number, driver's license number, taxpayer 

identification number, or financial account or credit card number;

(b) Address information, such as street address or personal email address; and,

(c) Personal characteristics, including photographic image (especially of face or other distinguishing 

characteristic), fingerprints, handwriting, or other biometric image or template data (e.g., retina scans, 

voice signature, facial geometry).

SECURITY CONTROL PLAN: The contractor shall operate and maintain an effective security system 

whereby materials used to perform the contract are manufactured and/or stored (e.g. while awaiting 

distribution or disposal) so as to ensure against theft and/or the unauthorized possession of the materials. 

Contractor is cautioned that Government provided information shall not be used for non-government 

business. Specifically, Government information shall not be used for the benefit of a third party. 

The Government retains the right to conduct on-site security reviews at any time during this contract. 

1. The plan shall contain at a minimum how government files (data) will be secured to prevent disclosure 

to a third party prior to and after termination of contract;

2. Explain how all accountable materials will be handled throughout all phases of production;

3. How the disposal of waste materials will be handled; and,
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4. How all applicable Government-mandated security/privacy/rules and regulations as cited in this 

contract shall be adhered to by the contractor and/or subcontractor(s).

GOVERNMENT TO FURNISH: InDesign, Adobe PDF files; and .jpeg (pictures only). The contractor 

must have the current versions of apropriate softeware and up-grade as they become available.

The Government furnished materials will be posted to the contractor’s FTP website. (See Contractor to 

Furnish).

Mailing list in Excel, zip code sorted.

Print Orders.

Identification markings such as register marks, ring folios, rubber stamped jacket number, commercial 

identifiaction marks of any kind, etc. except form number, and revision date, carried on copy or film, 

must not print on finished product.

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

"Government to Furnish," necessary to produce the products in accordance with these specifications.

The contractor will host a website with secure FTP service using either Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) or 

Transfer Layer Security (TLS) encryption. The servers must be redundant and located in a secure locked, 

climate controlled, fire-resistant facility. 

This FTP website must allow the agency to post packaged InDesign folders and print from the site when 

required.

The contractor must provide website information allowing the ordering agencies to post and retrieve 

Government furnished materials and proofs from their secure website. 

Prior to image processing, the contractor shall perform a basic check (preflight) of the furnished media 

and publishing files to assure correct output of the required reproduction image. Any errors, media 

damage, or data corruption that might interfere with proper file image processing must be reported to the 

Seattle Regional Office. 

The contractor shall create or alter any necessary trapping, set proper screen angles and screen frequency, 

and define file output selection for the imaging device being utilized. Furnished files must be imaged as 

necessary to meet the specified quality level.

Upon completion of each order, the contractor must furnish final production native application files 

(digital deliverables) with the furnished material. The digital deliverables must be an exact representation 

of the final printed product and shall be returned on the same type of storage media as was originally 

furnished. The Government will not accept, as digital deliverables, Postscript files, Adobe Acrobat 

Portable Document Format (PDF) files, or any proprietary file formats other than those supplied, unless 

specified by the Government.
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COMPUTER TIME-WORK: Consists of minor repairs and/or corrections required by the ordering 

agency on electronic camera copy. Time-work will be rounded up to closest 15-minute increments. Prior 

to work, the contractor will be required to inform the agency of the approximate time required for 

repairs or corrections.

FILM/REPRODUCIBLES: Film is not required.

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. 12" dated March, 2011. http://www.gpo.gov/pdfs/customers/sfas/vol12/vol_12.pdf. 

Color of paper furnished shall be of a uniform shade and a close match by visual inspection of the JCP 

and/or attached color sample(s). The Contracting Officer reserves the right to reject shipments of any 

order printed on paper the color of which, in his opinion, materially differs from that of the color specified. 

White Dull Coated Book; basis weight: 80 lbs. per 500 sheets, basis size 25 x 38", equal to JCP Code A260.

PRINTING: Print head-to-head in four color process. The self-cover newsletter has heavy ink coverage. 

MARGINS: Bleeds on all sides.

PROOFS: Proofs must contain color control bars for each color of ink on the sheet. Control bars must be 

placed parallel to the press’s ink rollers. The control bars (such as Brunner, GATF, GRETAG, or RIT) must 

show areas consisting of minimum 1/8” x 1/8” solid color patches; tint patches of 25, 50 and 75%; dot gain 

scale; and gray balance patches for process color (if applicable). These areas must be repeated consecutively 

across the sheet. The make and model number of the proofing system utilized shall be furnished with the 

proofs. These proofs must contain all elements and indicate margins. Proofs will be used for color match 

on press.

Produce one set of inkjet proofs that are G7 profiled and use pigment-based inks. A proofing RIP that 

provides option for high quality color matching such as Device Links Technology and/or ICC Profiles. 

Technology, and meet or exceed industry tolerance to ISO 12647-2 standard for Graphic Technology (as 

of 3/19/09 and future amendments) must be utilized. Output must be a minimum of 720 x 720 dpi on a 

GRACoL or SWOP certified proofing media. Proofs must contain one of the following color control strips 

to be evaluated for accuracy: IDEAlliance ISO 12647-7 (2007 or later) Wedge or P2P25 Target.

The contractor must not print prior to receipt of an "OK to print."

BINDING: Saddle stitching and trim three sides. No binding stubs are allowed. Finished trimmed 

signatures must be one piece and measure 11 x 17”. Saddle stitch in 2 places on the 11 side.

Approximately 21,000 newsletters per order will require folding to 5-1/2 x 8-1/2” and tabbed to meet the 

current United States Postal Mailing requirements. 

PACKING: Shrink wrap or paper band in quantities of 40 (newsletters shipping to the agency).

LABELING AND MARKING: Use GPO form 905 to make all shipping containers. A fillable GPO 

Form 905 is available at https://www.gpo.gov/how-to-work-with-us/vendors/forms-and-standards Look 

under "Print Procurement".
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The Contractor will be required to run the mailing list through NCOA software and supply a list of incorrect 

addresses back to the agency for revision. 

The contractor will address and apply a contractor supplied bulk mailing permit to each of the 

approximately 21,000 newsletters requiring mailing. No international addresses, the mailing will be evenly 

distributed across the nation.

DISTRIBUTION: All mailed copies will be f.o.b. contractor’s city. The contractor will be reimbursed 

for postage by submitting mailing receipts with their invoice.

Deliver the balance f.o.b. destination to:

Portland, OR 97239

Upon completion of each order, all originals must be returned to the ordering Department.

All expenses incidental to picking up Government furnished material, returning materials, submitting 

proofs, and furnishing sample copies must be borne by the contractor.

SCHEDULE: Adherence to this schedule must be maintained. The schedule starts the day after the agency 

notifies the contractor the available of a print order and/or GFM.

Contractor must not start production of any job prior to receipt of the individual print order (GPO Form 

2511).

Government furnished material must be picked up from and delivered to the ordering Department (f.o.b. 

destination).

The contractor has 15 workdays to deliver mailed copies to a U S Postal Office and delivery the balance to 

the agency.

The proof will be held 2 workdays.

Unscheduled material such as shipping documents, receipts or instructions, delivery lists, labels, etc., will 

be furnished with each order or shortly thereafter. In the event such information is not received in due time, 

the contractor will not be relieved of any responsibility in meeting the shipping schedule because of failure 

to request such information.
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SECTION 3.- DETERMINATION OF AWARD

The Government will determine the lowest bid by applying the prices quoted in the "Schedule of Prices" to 

the following units of production which are the estimated requirements to produce 12 months' work under 

this contract. These units do not constitute, nor are they to be construed as, a guarantee of the volume of 

work which may be ordered for the term of this contract.

The following item designations correspond to those listed in the "Schedule of Prices."

 (1) (2)

I. (a) 16 4,240

II. (a) 2

(b) 420

(c) 16
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SECTION 4.- SCHEDULE OF PRICES

Prices must include the cost of all required materials and operations for each item listed in accordance with 

these specifications.

Bidder must make an entry in each of the spaces provided. 

Bids submitted with any obliteration, revision, or alteration of the order and manner of submitting bids, 

may be declared nonresponsive. 

An entry of NC (No Charge) shall be entered if bidder intends to furnish individual items at no charge to 

the Government. Bids submitted with NB (No Bid), N/A or blank spaces for an item may be declared 

nonresponsive.

The Contracting Officer reserves the right to reject any offer that contains prices for individual items of 

production (whether or not such items are included in the Determination of Award) that are inconsistent or 

unrealistic in regard to other prices in the same offer or to GPO prices for the same operation if such action 

would be in the best interest of the Government.

All vouchers submitted to the GPO shall be based on the most economical method of production. Fractional 

parts of 100 will be prorated at the per 100 rate.

I. COMPLETE PRODUCT: Prices quoted shall include the cost of all required materials and operations 

necessary for the complete production and distribution of the product listed in accordance with these 

specifications.

Makeready Running Per

and/or Setup 100 Copies

 (1) (2)

(a) Printing in four color process,

Cost per page. $_________ $_________

II. ADDITIONAL OPERATIONS:

(a) Computer time-work, per hour. $_________

(b) Folding to 5-1/2 x 8-1/2”; tabbing and

addressing, cost per 100 newsletters. $_________

(c) Color proof, cost per page. $_________

______________

(Initials)
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SHIPMENT(S): Shipments will be made from: City __________________, State ______

The city(ies) indicated above will be used for evaluation of transportation charges when shipment f.o.b. 

contractor’s city is specified. If no shipping point is indicated above, it will be deemed that the bidder has 

selected the city and state shown below in the address block, and the bid will be evaluated and the contract 

awarded on that basis. If shipment is not made from evaluation point, the contractor will be responsible for 

any additional shipping costs incurred.

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).

AMENDMENT(S): Bidder hereby acknowledges amendment(s) number(ed) ________

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 fax or 

mail, fill out and return one copy of all pages in “SECTION 4. – SCHEDULE OF PRICES,” including 

initialing/signing where indicated.

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

Bidder 

___________________________________________________________________________________

(Contractor Name) (GPO Contractor’s Code)

_____________________________________________________________________________________

(Street Address)

_____________________________________________________________________________________

(City – State – Zip Code)

By __________________________________________________________________________________

(Printed Name, Signature, and Title of Person Authorized to Sign this Bid) (Date)

____________________________________________________________________________________

(Person to be Contacted) (Telephone Number) (Email)