PROGRAM 11748-S DATE OF AWARD TO 7/31/18

TITLE: BOEM OCEAN SCIENCEITEM NO. DESCRIPTION * BASIS OF * * 

* AWARD * * 

* * UNIT RATE COST * UNIT RATE CO

I. PRINTING AND BINDING (INCLUDING PROOFS & PAPER) * * * 

1 Make ready and/or Setup * 48 * $110.00 $5,280.00 * $75.00 $3,602 Running per 1,000 copies * 192 * $59.00 $11,328.00 * $15.25 $2,92

II. PACKING * * *  (a) Addressing Self Mailers 6 $50.00 $300.00 $45.00 $2

 (b) Packing and sealing shipping containers 30 $2.00 $60.00 $4.50 $1

CONTRACTOR TOTALS * * $16,968.00 $6,9

DISCOUNT * * 1.00% $169.68 * 1.00% $

DISCOUNTED TOTALS * * $16,798.32 * $6,8

LithExcel

Albuquerque, NM

300-52436

McDonald & Eu

Temple Hills, M

19056520
Program 1748-S Page 1 of 12 

Specifications by RT 

Reviewed by MN 

U.S. GOVERNMENT PUBLISHING OFFICE 

Dallas, Texas 

GENERAL TERMS, CONDITIONS, AND SPECIFICATIONS 

For the Procurement of 

BOEM Ocean Science 

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

Department of the Interior/Bureau of Ocean Management 

(BOEM) 

Single Award 

TERM OF CONTRACT: The term of this contract is for the period beginning Date of Award and ending July 

31, 2018, plus up to four (4) optional 12-month extension periods that may be added in accordance with the 

“OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT” clause in SECTION 1 of this contract. 

BID OPENING: Bids shall be publicly opened at 11:00 a.m., prevailing Dallas, TX, time on August 18, 2017. 

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

Government Publishing Office, 1100 Commerce Street, Suite 731, Dallas, TX 75242, Attn: Bids. 

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

Dallas, Fax No. (214) 767-0456. The program number 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 

June 2001. 

Hand delivered bids are to be taken to: GPO Dallas, 1100 Commerce Street, Suite 731, Dallas, TX 75242, 

between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Central Time, Monday through Friday. The contractor is to follow 

the instructions in the bid submission/opening area. If further instruction or assistance is required, call (214) 767-

0451, Ext. 1. 

BIDDERS, PLEASE NOTE: These specifications have been revised; therefore, all bidders are cautioned to 

familiarize themselves with all provisions of these specifications before bidding. 

Abstracts of contract prices are available at https://www.gpo.gov/gpo/abstracts/abstract.action?region=Dallas. 

For information of a technical nature, call Tom Bacon at (214) 767-0451, Ext. 1, or email tbacon@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. 6-01)) and GPO Contract Terms, Quality Assurance through Attributes 

Program for Printing and Binding (GPO Publication 310.1, effective May 1979 (Rev. 8-02)). 

GPO Contract Terms (GPO Publication 310.2) – http://www.gpo.gov/pdfs/vendors/sfas/terms.pdf. 

GPO QATAP (GPO Publication 310.1) – http://www.gpo.gov/pdfs/vendors/sfas/qatap.pdf. 

DISPUTES: GPO Publication 310.2, GPO Contract Terms, Contract Clause 5. Disputes, is hereby replaced with 

the June 2008 clause found at www.gpo.gov/pdfs/vendors/contractdisputes.pdf. 

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

these specifications – 

Product Quality Levels: 

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

(b) Finishing Attributes (item related) – 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 O.K. Proofs/ 

 Average Type Dimension/Electronic Media 

P-10. Process Color Match O.K. Proofs/Electronic Media 

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 five (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). 

EXTENSION OF CONTRACT TERM: At the request of the Government, the term of any contract resulting 

from this solicitation may be extended for such period of time as may be mutually agreeable to the GPO and the 

contractor. 

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. 
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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 through July 31, 2018, 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 April 30, 2017, 

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. 

PREAWARD SURVEY: In order to determine the responsibility of the contractor/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. 

POSTAWARD CONFERENCE: Unless waived by the Contracting Officer, the total requirements of the job as 

indicated in these specifications will be reviewed by Government representatives with the contractor’s 

representatives via teleconference, immediately after award. 

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. 

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 July 31, 2018, 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 contractor in conformance with the schedule. 

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. 
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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. 

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. 

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

the GPO barcode coversheet program application is the fastest method of getting paid. The information for using 

this method can be found at the following web address: 

https://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/finance/index.htm. 

Contractor’s billing invoice must be itemized in accordance with the line item pricing in the “SCHEDULE OF 

PRICES.” 
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SECTION 2. – SPECIFICATIONS 

SCOPE: These specifications cover the production of a self cover, saddle-stitched magazine requiring such 

operations as electronic prepress, proofs, printing in four-color-process, binding, packing, and distribution. 

TITLE: BOEM Ocean Science.

FREQUENCY OF ORDERS: Approximately three (3) orders per year. 

QUANTITY: Approximately 3,000 to 5,000 copies per order. 

NUMBER OF PAGES: Approximately 12 to 20 pages per order. 

TRIM SIZE: 8-1/2 x 11”. 

GOVERNMENT TO FURNISH: Electronic media as follows: 

GOVERNMENT TO FURNISH: Electronic media will be furnished as follows – 

 Platform: Macintosh 

 Storage Media: Digital File Transfer Protocol (FTP) or via email. 

 Software: Adobe Acrobat, current version. 

All platform system and software upgrades (for specified applications) that may occur during 

the term of the contract must be supported by the contractor. 

 Fonts: All printer and screen fonts will be embedded. 

The contractor is cautioned that furnished fonts are the property of the Government and/or its 

originator. All furnished fonts are to be eliminated from the contractor’s archive immediately 

after completion of the contract. 

 Additional 

Information: Files will be furnished in PDF format. 

 Contractor must provide the Department and The C3 Group with the contractor’s 

 secure FTP site address, a user name and a password, and a valid e-mail address. 

 All graphics and illustrations will be furnished in place within electronic files. 

 CMYK will be used for color identification. 

 GPO Form 952 (Desktop Publishing – Disk Information) will be furnished. 

The mailing addresses will be provided as a Microsoft Excel file. 

Identification markings such as register marks, commercial identification marks of any kind, etc., including GPO 

imprint, form number, and revision date, carried in the electronic files, 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 product(s) in accordance with these specifications. 
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ELECTRONIC PREPRESS: 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 production image. Any errors, 

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

Debbie Miller at 504-736-2773. 

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 assigned quality level. 

When required by the Government, the contractor shall make minor revisions to the electronic files which may 

include color corrections to digital furnished images. It is anticipated that the Government will make all major 

revisions. 

Prior to making revisions, the contractor shall copy the furnished files and make all changes to the copy. 

PROOFS: Two (2) set(s) of digital one-piece composite laminated color proofs on the actual production stock 

(Kodak Approval, Screen TrueRite, Polaroid PolaProof, Latran Prediction, CreoSpectrum, or Fuji Final Proof) 

with a minimum resolution of 2400 x 2400 dpi. Proofs must show dot structure and be in press configuration. 

Direct to plate must be used to produce the final product.. 

In lieu of digital one-piece laminated proofs, at contractor’s option 2 set(s) of inkjet proofs that are G7 profiled 

and use pigment-based inks may be submitted. A proofing RIP that provides option for high quality color 

matching such as Device Links Technology and/or ICC Profiles Technology, and meets or exceeds 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. 

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. 

AND, 

Two (2) sets of digital color content proofs. Direct to plate must be used to produce the final product with a 

minimum of 2400 x 2400 dpi. Proofs must be created using the same Raster Image Processor (RIP) that will be 

used to produce the product. Proofs shall be collated with all elements in proper position (not pasted up), imaged 

face and back, trimmed and folded to the finished size of the product. 

If any contractor’s errors are serious enough in the opinion of the GPO to require revised proofs, the revised 

proofs are to be provided at no expense to the Government. No extra time can be allowed for this reproofing; such 

operations must be accomplished within the original production schedule allotted in the specifications. 

The contractor must not print prior to receipt of an “O.K. to Print.” 

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 Specifications Standards No. 12, dated 

March 2011. 

Government Paper Specification Standards No. 12 – http://www.gpo.gov/pdfs/customers/sfas/vol12/vol_12.pdf
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All paper used in each copy must be of uniform shade. 

White No. 1 Coated Text, Gloss-finish, (basis weight: 100 lbs. per 500 sheets, 25 x 38”, equal to JCP Code A181. 

Note: Exception to Paper Specification Standards (March 2011 No. 12), under “Testing”- The acceptance criteria 

in Part 4 SHALL apply for Opacity ONLY. 

PRINTING: Print head-to-head in four color process. Pages print to and must align across the bind. 

MARGINS: Margins will be as indicated on the furnished electronic media. Most pages will contain bleeds on 

one or up to all four sides. The center spread may bleed across the fold and contain cross-over images. 

BINDING: Saddle-wire stitch in two places and trim three sides. Each product MUST contain complete 4-page 

signatures after trimming. Single leaves connected with a lip (i.e. binding stud) to the left or right side of the 

stitches ARE NOT allowed. 

PACKING: 

Bulk deliveries: Pack in suitable shipping containers. Each shipping container must not exceed 40 lbs. when fully 

packed. Containers must be packed solidly (top and sides) to prevent shifting while in transit. In the event the 

material does not fit snugly on the top or sides, open-cell pads or thicknesses of corrugated board must be added. 

Mailed shipments: Single copies are mailed as self-mailers. 

LABELING AND MARKING: 

Bulk deliveries: Contractor to download the “Labeling and Marking Specifications” form (GPO Form 905, R. 7-

15) from gpo.gov, fill in appropriate blanks, and attach to shipping containers. 

Furnished proof label (GPO Form 892) must be filled in by the contractor and used on all proof packages. 

Mailed shipments: The contractor must address each self-mailer with an address contained in the Microsoft Excel 

file provided by the Department. At contractor’s option, the contractor may create and affix a delivery address 

label or direct print the delivery address on each self-mailer. 

DEPARTMENTAL RANDOM COPIES (BLUE LABEL): All orders must be divided into equal sublots in 

accordance with the chart below. A random copy 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. 

 Quantity Number of 

 Ordered Sublots 

 500 - 3,200 50 

 3,201 - 10,000 80 

 10,001 - 35,000 125 

 35,001 and over 200 

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. 
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A copy of the print order/specification and a signed Certificate of Selection of Random Copies must be included. 

A copy of the signed Certificate of Selection of Random Copies must accompany the invoice sent to U.S. 

Government Publishing Office, Financial Management Services, for payment. Failure to furnish the certificate 

may result in delay in processing the invoice. 

QUALITY ASSURANCE RANDOM COPIES: In addition to the Departmental Random Copies (Blue Label), 

the contractor may be required to submit quality assurance random copies to test for compliance against 

specifications. The Print Order will indicate the number required, if any. When ordered, the contractor must 

divide the entire order into equal sublots and select a copy from a different general area of 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). Copies will be paid for at the running rate offered in the 

contractor's bid and their cost will not be a consideration for award. A copy of the Print Order must be included 

with the samples. 

Business Reply Mail labels will be furnished for mailing the quality assurance random copies. The copies are to 

be mailed at the same time as the first scheduled shipment. A U.S. Postal Service approved Certificate of 

Mailing, identified by Program, Jacket and Print Order numbers must be furnished with billing as evidence of 

mailing. 

DISTRIBUTION: 

 Mail f.o.b. contractor’s city approximately 2,000 copies. 

 Deliver f.o.b. destination approximately 2,000 (including the Departmental Random Copies) to: 

USDOI/BOEM, Gulf of Mexico OCS Region, Attn: Debbie Miller (GM623E), 1201 Elmwood Park 

Boulevard, New Orleans, LA 70123-2394. 

 Deliver f.o.b. destination 1 copy to: U.S. Government Publishing Office, Federal Depository Library 

Program, (BAC (C&I) 1523-01), Mail Stop: FDLP, 44 H Street, NW, Loading Dock, Washington, DC 

20401. Marked: Item No. 0671-C-02. 

 Deliver f.o.b. destination approximately 15 copies to: Library of Congress, U.S./Anglo Division, U.S. 

Government Documents Section, (BAC (BY-LAW) 1525-01), 101 Independence Avenue, SE, 

Washington, DC 20540-4274. Marked: Depository File Copies. 

All mailing shall be made at the Standard Mail rate - reimbursable. 

The contractor will apply the appropriate postage to each unit of mail and will be reimbursed for postage by 

submitting a properly completed Postal Service Certificate of Mailing with the voucher at billing. 

Contractor to sort all copies to be mailed to achieve the maximum discount in accordance with the U.S. Postal 

Service Domestic Mail Manual. 

All copies mailed must conform to the appropriate regulations in the U.S. Postal Service manual for “Domestic 

Mail”, or “International Mail” as applicable. 

Contractor must notify the ordering agency on the same day that the product ships/delivers via email to 

deborah.miller@boem.gov and melanie.damour@boem.gov. The subject line of this message shall be 

"Distribution Notice for Program 1748-S, Jacket XXX-XXX, Print Order XXXXX". 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. 
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Upon completion of each order, all furnished materials MUST be returned to the Department at address listed 

above. 

All expenses incidental to returning materials, submitting proofs, and furnishing samples MUST be borne by the 

contractor. 

SCHEDULE: Adherence to this schedule must be maintained. Contractor must not start production of any job 

prior to receipt of the individual print order (GPO Form 2511). A signed print order will be facsimiled or e-mailed 

to the contractor. 

After award, contractor MUST provide the Department with a valid e-mail address to submit individual print 

orders. 

Furnished material will be provided by The C3 Group via secure FTP. 

Proofs, including a copy of the final PDF on CD-R, MUST be delivered to and picked up from the Department, at 

contractor’s expense. 

When ordered, proofs MUST be delivered to and picked up from: The C3 Group, Inc., Attn: Bobby Cook (479) 

445-2657, 8501 E Norman St., Broken Arrow, OK 74014-7408. email: bcook@thec3group.net

The second set of each type of proof MUST be delivered to and picked up from: Bureau of Ocean Energy 

Management, Gulf of Mexico OCS Region, Attn: Debbie Miller (GM 623E), 1201 Elmwood Park Boulevard., 

New Orleans, LA 70123-2394. This proof will not be returned. 

The following schedule begins the workday after notification of the availability of the print order and furnished 

material; the workday after notification will be the first workday of the schedule. 

 Contractor must submit required proofs within four (4) workdays of notification of the availability of 

print order and furnished material. 

 Proofs will be withheld no more than two (2) workdays from their receipt at the department until they are 

made available for pickup. (NOTE: The first workday after receipt of proofs at the department is day one 

(1) of the hold time.) 

 Contractor must complete production and distribution within 10 workdays of receipt of “OK to Print” on 

proofs. 

NOTE: If required, contractor must submit revised proofs within two (2) workdays of notification. Proofs will be 

withheld no more than two (2) workdays from their receipt at the department until they are made available for 

pickup. (NOTE: The first workday after receipt of proofs at the department is day one (1) of the hold time.) 

The ship/delivery date indicated on the print order is the date products ordered for delivery f.o.b. destination must 

be delivered to the destinations specified and products ordered for f.o.b. contractor’s city must be delivered to the 

U.S. Postal Service. 

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

furnished with the 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. 

For compliance reporting purposes, the contractor is to notify the U.S. Government Publishing Office of the date 

of shipment or delivery, as applicable. Upon completion of each order, contractor must contact Evelyn 
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Whitehead via email at efaxdallas@gpo.gov; or at (800) 865-5193. Personnel receiving email or facsimile will be 

unable to respond to questions of a technical nature or to transfer any inquiries. 
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SECTION 3. – DETERMINATION OF AWARD 

The Government will determine the lowest bid by applying the prices offered in the “SCHEDULE OF PRICES” 

to the following units of production which are the estimated requirements to produce one (1) year’s production 

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 a like period of time. 

The following item designations correspond to those listed in the “SCHEDULE OF PRICES.” 

(1) (2) 

I. 48 192 

II. (a) 6 

 (b) 30 
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SECTION 4. – SCHEDULE OF PRICES 

Bids offered are f.o.b. destination and f.o.b. contractor’s city for all mailing and f.o.b. destination for all other 

shipments. 

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 non-responsive. 

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) or blank spaces for an item may be declared non-responsive. 

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 invoices submitted to the GPO shall be based on the most economical method of production. 

Fractional parts of 1,000 will be prorated at the per-1,000 rate. 

I. PRINTING AND BINDING: Prices offered shall include the cost of all required materials (including proofs 

and paper) and operation necessary for the printing and binding of the product listed in accordance with these 

specifications.

 

 Make ready Running Per 

 and/or Setup 1,000 Copies 

(1) (2) 

 Printing in four-color process, including binding ................... per page ...... $___________ $___________ 

II. PACKING: 

(a) Addressing self-mailers ......................................................................... per 1,000 labels ...... $___________ 

(b) Packing and sealing shipping containers ................................................... per container ...... $___________ 

____________ 

(Initials) 
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LOCATION OF POST OFFICE: All mailing will be made from the __________________________________ 

Post Office located at Street Address _____________________________________________________________ 

City ___________________________________, State____________________, Zip Code ___________________ 

INSTRUCTIONS FOR BID SUBMISSION: Fill out “SECTION 4. – SCHEDULE OF PRICES,” initialing or 

signing each page in the space(s) provided. Submit two copies (original and one exact duplicate) of the 

“SCHEDULE OF PRICES” with two copies of the GPO Form 910 “BID” form. Do not enter bid prices on GPO 

Form 910; prices entered in the “SCHEDULE OF PRICES” will prevail. 

Bidder ____________________________________________________________________________________ 

 __________________________________________________________________________________________ 

(City – State) 

By _______________________________________________________________________________________ 

(Signature and title of person authorized to sign this bid) 

 __________________________________________________________________________________________ 

 (Person to be contacted) (Telephone Number)