Jacket: 740‐758

Title: D‐ID Language Identification Flash Card

Agency: Commerce/CensusBid Opening: August 13, 2020 at 2 p.m.

Bid Terms Discounted Total

$156,952.00 5.0% 21 days $149,104.40$167,566.00 2.0% 20 days $164,214.68$169,245.00 2.0% 20 days $165,860.10$210,923.00 0.0% 30 days $210,923.00$227,735.00 2.0% 20 days $223,180.30$310,013.00 2.0% 20 days $303,812.74$325,555.00 5.0% 20 days $309,277.25$340,486.00 0.0% 30 days $340,486.00$385,599.00 0.0% 30 days $385,599.00

$472,150.00 0.0% 30 days $472,150.00

*=AwardedVERIFIED BR 8/13/20Taylor/Corp N. Mankato, MN

* Specialty Print Communications, Niles, IL

Contractor Name

Colonial Press, Miami, FL

NPC, Claysburg, PAFisher Group, Hiawatha, IA

Gray Graphics, Capitol Heights, MD

Monarch Litho, Montebello, CALas Vegas Color, Las Vegas NV

RR Donnelley, Elk Grove Village, IL

LSC, Owensville, MO
PURCHASE ORDER H8739

U.S. Government Publishing Office

Columbus Regional Office

1335 Dublin Rd., Suite 112-B

Columbus OH 43215-7034

The above order number must

appear on your voucher and on

all packages and papers.

Your Contract Administrator is : Ellen Sommer-Ext.4 Call: (614) 488-4616 NO COLLECT CALLS

DATE JACKET NO. PRICE ADDED RATE DISCOUNT

08/14/2020 740-758 $156,952.00 $28.05 per M 5 %21 days

PROGRAM NO. (if Applicable) TERM OF PROGRAM (if Applicable) NAME OF REQ. AGENCY AND REQ. NO.

0-00115

Department of Commerce

AREA/STATE/CODE

120

CONTRACTOR CODE

82022

APPROPRIATION/FUND CODE OBJECT CLASS

2445

BILLING ADDRESS CODE (BAC)

3510-07

TO: PURCHASED:FOB Destination

SPECIALTY PRINT COMMUNICATIONS

6019 W.HOWARD STREET

NILES IL 60714

DATE OF Delivery

Deliver 2,500,000 by 9-3-20 & Balance by 9-30-20

QUANTITY DESCRIPTION QL: 3

TITLE: D-ID LANGUAGE IDENTIFICATION FLASH CARD

Total 5,510,000

In strict accordance with our solicitation and your bid/offer dated Thursday, August 13, 2020

In Connection with the performance of work under this contract, the contractor agrees not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race,

color, religion, sex, or national origin. The aforesaid provision shall include, but not be limited to, the following: Employment, upgrading, demotion, or transfer, recruitment or

recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection from training including apprenticeship.

The contractor agrees to post hereafter in conspicuous places, available for employees and applicants for employment, notices to be provided by the contracting officer

setting both the provisions of the nondiscrimination clause.

GPO Form 2669(LASER)

DIRECTOR OF THE GOVERNMENT

PUBLISHING OFFICE reserves the right

to reject all or any portion of consignments

which are not in accordance with specification.

DIRECTOR OF THE GOVERNMENT

PUBLISHING OFFICE

By

William Lansky Ext.5

Contracting Officer

COPY 1-CONTRACTOR COPY 2-CONTRACTOR (RETURN W/VOUCHER) COPY 3-FMCE COPY 4-COMPLIANCE COPY 5-FILE COPY 6-ISSUING OFFICE
Specifications by ES Jacket 740-758

Page 1 of 8 Commerce Census Bureau

Reviewed by BR Requisition: 20-00115

BID OPENING: Bids shall be opened at 2 p.m., prevailing EST, on August 13, 2020 at the U.S. Government 

Publishing Office, Columbus OH. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this will NOT be a public bid opening.

Any questions before or after award concerning these specifications call Ellen Sommer at (614) 488-4616, Ext. 4. 

No collect calls. E-mail: esommer@gpo.gov.

SPECIFICATIONS

U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO)

1335 Dublin Road, Suite 112-B

Columbus, OH 43215-7034

BID SUBMISSION: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the physical office will NOT be open.

Based on this, bidders MUST submit email bids to: bidscolumbus@gpo.gov for this solicitation. 

No other method of bid submission will be accepted at this time.

The jacket number and bid opening date must be specified in the subject line of the emailed bid submission. 

Bids received after 2 p.m. EST on the bid opening date specified above will not be considered for award.

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, the 

following:

1. Illegibility of bid.

2. Emails over 75 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 

not to exceed GPO’s stated limit.

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

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.

BIDDERS PLEASE NOTE: The GPO 910 “BID” Form is no longer required. Bidders are to fill out, 

sign/initial, as applicable, pages 7-8.

OFFERS: Offers must include the cost of all materials and operations for the total quantity ordered in accordance 

with these specifications. In addition, a price must be submitted for each additional 1000 copies. The price for 

additional quantities must be based on a continuing run, exclusive of all basic or preliminary charges and will not 

be a factor for determination of 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 Pub. 310.2, 

effective 12/1/87, Rev. 01-18) and GPO Contract Terms, Quality Assurance Through Attributes Program (GPO 

Pub. 310.1, effective May 1979, (Rev. 09-19).

• GPO Contract Terms (GPO Publication 310.2): https://www.gpo.gov/docs/default-source/forms-andstandards-files-for-vendors/contractterms2018.pdf

• GPO QATAP (GPO Publication 310.1): https://www.gpo.gov/docs/default-source/forms-andstandards-files-for-vendors/qatap-rev-09-19.pdf
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WARRANTY: Contract Clause 15, "Warranty", of GPO Contract Terms (Publication 310.2, effective December 

1, 1987 (Rev. 01-18)) is amended for the solicitation to the effect that the warranty period is EXTENDED from 

120 days to one calendar year from the date the check is tendered as final payment. All other provisions remain 

the same.

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. 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.

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.

GOVERNMENT IN-PLANT INSPECTIONS: The Government reserves the right to have Government 

representative(s) inspect any operation under this contract at the start of its production and at any time during 

production. In addition to the inspections indicated, the Government reserves the right to inspect all stages of 

production. 

Doing Business with GPO Customer Services During Coronavirus Pandemic

Contractors should continue performance on contracts. Contractors must continue to fully comply with the terms 

and conditions of these contracts. Deliveries, proof approvals, and press sheet inspections for agencies may be 

impacted. It is requested that contractors contact a Government employee at the delivery location to confirm their 

availability to receive prior to shipping. 

Schedules and other adjustments will be made in accordance with GPO Contract Terms. Caution should be used 

to safeguard all products should any delivery delays be imposed by the Government.
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As a reminder, contractors must furnish contract compliance information required in accordance with GPO 

Contract Terms, Contract Clause 12: Notice of Compliance With Schedules.

Contractors should immediately contact your GPO contract administrator(s) and/or contracting officer(s) to 

identify impacted orders if any delay is anticipated, including temporary closure of a production facility or the 

planned suspension of any services.

If you have any questions on a particular contract, please contact the Customer Services contract administrator 

and/or contracting officer for your contract (best method of communicating with them is via email). Office team 

e-mail addresses can be found at https://www.gpo.gov/how-to-work-with-us/agency/services-foragencies/procurement-services-team.

PRODUCT: These specifications cover the proofing, printing, binding and delivery of 8-page self-cover 

pamphlets.

TITLE: D-ID Language Identification Flash Card

FORM NUMBER: D-ID (09-19-19).

QUANTITY: 5,510,000.

TRIM SIZE: 8-1/2 x 11”.

PAGES: 8 (Self- Cover). 

DESCRIPTION/PRINTING: Publication prints black throughout, head to head. Images consist of type/rule, 

solids, reverses, gradients, flattones, with moderate to heavy ink coverage; no bleeds. Last 2 pages are blank.

BINDING: Saddle-wire stitch in two places and trim three sides or, at contractor's option paste on fold.

GOVERNMENT TO FURNISH: PDF e-mailed upon award. PDF was originally created on PC platform in 

Adobe INDD CC 13.1. File has embedded fonts, single page layout of pages 1 through 6. Two blanks are to be 

added after page 6 in completed product, these blanks are not in the furnished pdf file.

Fillable pdf for carton labels. Label must be in accordance with this image, fully completed. 

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 reproduction image. Any 

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

to the GPO contract administrator immediately.

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. 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.
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Upon completion of the order, the contractor must furnish final production native application files (digital 

deliverables) with the completed order. The digital deliverables must be an exact representation of the final 

printed product and shall be returned on suitable storage media or e-mailed upon request. 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. NOTE: Government will 

accept Adobe Acrobat Portable Document Format (PDF) files as digital deliverables when furnished by the 

Government.

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.

PROOFS: Contractor to submit one complete “Press Quality” PDF soft proof (for content only) using the same 

Raster Image Processor (RIP) that will be used to produce the final printed product. PDF proof will be evaluated 

for text flow, image position, and color breaks. Proof will not be used for color match. E-mail proof to:

acsd.printing.services@census.gov and cc to: esommer@gpo.gov. Proof response will be provided within 

2 workdays from date of receipt. Do not proceed prior to receipt of proof approval. 

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.

BIDDERS, PLEASE NOTE: GPO has issued a new Government Paper Specification Standards, No. 13, 

dated September 2019. Prospective bidders should carefully read this publication as the applicable 

standards within become an integral part of this contract. The document is posted at 

https://www.gpo.gov/how-to-work-with-us/vendors/forms-and-standards along with a list of major 

revisions.

White Uncoated Text, basis weight: 50 lbs. per 500 sheets, 25 x 38", equal to JCP Code A60. 

All text paper used in each copy must be of a uniform shade.

MARGINS: Follow electronic file establishing and maintaining consistent margins throughout publication as 

necessary; no bleeds.

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

these specifications:

Product Quality Levels:

(a) Printing Attributes - Level 3

(b) Finishing Attributes - Level 3

Inspection Levels (from ANSI/ASQC Zl.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 Approved Proofs
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PACKING: Noncompliance with the packing instructions will be cause for the Government to take corrective 

action in accordance with GPO Pub. 310.2.

Shrink-film wrap in units of 100. 

Pack suitable per shipping container. 

Pallets are required.

PALLETIZING: Wood pallets are required with un-notched solid stringers allowing entry only from the ends. 

Pallets shall not have deck boards that overhang from outside edge of stringer. Plastic or pressboard pallets are 

not acceptable. Pallets must measure 48” x 42” (stringer measurement shall be the 48” dimension). Full twosided entry on the 42” width dimension required. The entire pallet shall be shrink-wrapped (including top and 

bottom). Maximum height allowance (including pallet) must not exceed 48”.

Cartons shall be of the appropriate dimensions so as to be stacked on the pallets, so that the length of each carton 

runs in the opposite direction to the row of cartons beneath/above, (i.e., interlocking 90-degree palletizing 

scheme), with carton labels facing out. Carton dimensions shall allow for this interlocking 90-degree palletizing 

scheme. The interlocking 90-degree palletizing scheme must ensure all rows on all pallets are of the same 

dimensions. Pallets with overhanging cartons or row will not be accepted.

LABELING AND MARKING: Label and mark in accordance with GPO Contract Terms (GPO Pub. 310.2) and 

with furnished fillable pdf file provided. All info as depicted on furnished label file must be included; (reproduce

additional copies as necessary).

DEPARTMENTAL RANDOM COPIES (BLUE LABEL): Each delivery must be divided into 200 equal 

sublots. 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.

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 to the specified delivery address. 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.

SCHEDULE: Adherence to this schedule must be maintained. See "Notice of Compliance with Schedules”, in 

GPO Pub. 310.2. 

Purchase Order and electronic files will be e-mailed by August 17, 2020.

DELIVERY DATES: Partial delivery of minimum 2,500,000 must be made on or before September 3, 2020.

Deliver balance of 3,010,000 on or before September 30, 2020.

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.
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RECEIPT FOR DELIVERY: As applicable, the contractor must furnish their own receipts for deliveries. 

These receipts must include the GPO jacket number; total quantity delivered number of cartons, and quantity per 

carton; date delivery made; and signature of the Government agent accepting delivery. The original copies of 

these receipts must accompany the contractor's voucher for payment.

DISTRIBUTION: Deliver F.O.B. Destination. All deliveries must be made by traceable means. All expenses 

incidental to picking up and returning materials, proofs, and random copies must be borne by the contractor.

Deliver 5,510,000 to: U.S Census Bureau, NPC (Decennial Logistics Branch), ATTN: Logan Walsh, 

Receiving (812) 218-2012; 100 Logistics Avenue, Jeffersonville, IN 47130 
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SCHEDULE OF PRICES (PAGE 1 OF 2)

SHIPMENT(S): Shipment(s) will be made f.o.b. destination from: City_______________________,

State________.

JACKET NUMBER: ___________________________________________

TOTAL BID PRICE: ___________________________________________

DISCOUNTS: Discount is 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.

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

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

***NOTE: SUBMIT BOTH PAGES 7 and 8 VIA EMAIL***
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SCHEDULE OF PRICES (PAGE 2 OF 2)

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 (pgs. 7-8) 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.

_________________________________________ ________________________________

(Company Name) (GPO Contractor’s Code)

___________________________________________________________________________________

(Street Address, City, State and Zip Code)

__________________________________________ _________________________________

(Printed Name and Title) (Telephone number)

__________________________________________ _________________________________

(Signature) (Date)

_________________________________________ ________________________________

(E-Mail) (Facsimile Number)

************************************************************************************

THIS SECTION FOR GPO USE ONLY

Contracting Officer Review __________Date___________Certifier______________Date

(initials) (initials)

***NOTE: SUBMIT BOTH PAGES 7 and 8 VIA EMAIL***