Jacket: 408‐531

Title:

Agency: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Bid Opening: February 27, 2019 at 11:00am

Bid Terms Discounted Total

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Behind on Bills (English)

Monarch Litho, Inc.

Contractor Name

GatewayPress, Inc.

District Creative Printing

Gray Graprics, Corp.

Las Vegas Color Graphics, Inc.
U.S. GOVERNMENT PUBLISHING OFFICE | Keeping America Informed | OFFICIAL | DIGITAL | SECURE

732 North Capitol Street NW, Washington, DC 20401-0001 

http://www.gpo.gov | www.facebook.com/USGPO | twitter.com/USGPO 

February 25, 2019 

This is Amendment No. 1. The specifications in our invitation for bids on Jacket 408-531, scheduled for opening 

at 10:00 am on February 27, 2019, is amended as follows: 

1. Change the bid opening time to 11:00 am on February 27, 2019 

All other specifications remain the same. 

If amendment is not acknowledged on bid, direct acknowledgement to: 

U.S. Government Publishing Office 

Bid Section, Room C848, Stop CSPS 

732 North Capitol Street NW 

Washington, DC 20401-0001 

Amended bid or acknowledgement must be submitted using the method(s) specified in the solicitation for bid 

submission. Telephone or e-mail submission is not acceptable. 

BIDDER MUST ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF THIS AMENDMENT PRIOR TO BID OPENING. Failure 

to acknowledge receipt of amendment, by amendment number, prior to bid-opening time, may be reason for bid 

being declared nonresponsive. 

Sincerely, 

YVETTE VENABLE-BROOKS 

Contracting Officer 
Specifications by DEE Jacket 408-531 

Page 1 of 5 CFPB Req. 9-30003 

Reviewed by KK 

BID OPENING: February 27, 2019 

BIDS SHALL BE PUBLICLY OPENED AT 10:00 A.M., PREVAILING WASHINGTON, D.C. TIME. 

 

ANY QUESTIONS BEFORE AWARD CONCERNING THESE SPECIFICATIONS CALL DALTON 

EVERETT. AFTER AWARD, REFER ALL QUESTIONS TO YOUR CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR WHOSE 

NAME APPEARS IN THE UPPER PORTION OF THE PURCHASE ORDER. (202) 512-1239. NO COLLECT 

CALLS. 

FACSIMILE BID SPECIFICATIONS 

U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) 

Washington, D.C. 

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

Terms (GPO Publication 310.2, effective December 1, 1987 (Rev. 01-18)) and Quality Assurance Through 

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

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

applicable pages. 

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 revision

DIGITAL PRINTING IS NOT ACCEPTABLE. 

PRODUCT: 24 Page, Self-Cover, White Double Loop Wire Bound Pamphlets with Fold-ins. 

TITLE: Behind on Bills (English) 

QUANTITY: 150,000 Pamphlets. 

 

NO SHORTAGES ALLOWED. 

TRIM SIZE: 5-1/2 x 8-1/2”, Bind on 8-1/2” dimension, Fold-Ins: 10-1/2 x 8-1/2”. 

GOVERNMENT TO FURNISH: Contractor to receive. Via email after award: One CD-ROM containing 

one pdf file: 4-pages designed with 1/16”less bleed on each side (a total of 1/8”). Contractor to adjust as 

necessary to keep print area equal. 

Purchase Order 

GPO Form 892c (R. 8/95) Proofs. 

Contractor to download the “Labeling and Marking Specifications” form (GPO Form 905, R. 7-15) from 

gpo.gov, fill appropriate blanks, and attach to shipping containers 

GPO Form 917 (Certificate of Selection). 

GPO Form 2678 (departmental random copies-blue label). 
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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 

contract administrator. 

The contractor shall create or change 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. 

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. 

PRIOR TO PRODUCTION SAMPLES: Prior to the commencement of production of the contract 

production quantity, the contractor shall submit sample to: CFPB, c/o Elizabeth Bond, 1700 G Street, NW, 

Washington, DC 20552. One (1) sample will be tested for conformance of material(s) and will be tested 

for usage on the specified equipment and/or for construction. The container and accompanying 

documentation shall be marked PREPRODUCTION SAMPLES and shall include the GPO jacket, 

purchase order, and program numbers. The samples must be submitted in sufficient time to allow 

Government testing of the samples and production and shipment in accordance with the shipping schedule. 

The Government will approve, conditionally approve, or disapprove the samples within (3) workdays of 

the receipt thereof. Approval or conditional approval shall not relieve the contractor from complying with 

the specifications and all other terms and conditions of the contract. A conditional approval shall state 

any further action required by the contractor. A notice of disapproval shall state the reasons therefor. 

If the samples are disapproved by the Government, the Government, at its option, may require the 

contractor to submit additional samples for inspection and test, in the time and under the terms and 

conditions specified in the notice of rejection. Such additional samples shall be furnished, and necessary 

changes made, at no additional cost to the Government and with no extension in the shipping schedule. 

The Government will require the time specified above to inspect and test any additional samples required. 

In the event the additional samples are disapproved by the Government, the contractor shall be deemed to 

have failed to make delivery within the meaning of the default clause in which event this contract shall be 

subject to termination for default, provided however, that the failure of the Government to terminate the 

contract for default in such event shall not relieve the contractor of the responsibility to deliver the contract 

quantities in accordance with the shipping schedule. 

In the event the Government fails to approve, conditionally approve, or disapprove the samples within the 

time specified, the Contracting Officer shall automatically extend the shipping schedule in accordance 

with Contract Clause 12, "Notice of Compliance with Schedules," of GPO Contract Terms (GPO 

Publication 310.2, effective December 1, 1987 (Rev. 01-18)). 

Manufacture of the final product prior to approval of the sample submitted is at the contractor's risk. 

Samples will not be returned to the contractor. All costs, including the costs of all samples shall be 

included in the contract price for the production quantity. 

All samples shall be manufactured at the facilities in which the contract production quantities are to be 

manufactured. 
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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. 

JCP Code* L61, No. 1 Coated Cover, Dull-Finish, White, Basis Size 20 X 26", 80 lbs. 

NOTE: The requirement for postconsumer fiber (as specified in the Government Paper Specification Standards 

No. 12) for this contract is waived. However, the addition of post-consumer fiber is encouraged provided that 

the requirements of this Standard are met. All other attributes remain the same.

PRINTING: Circle folioed 1 thru 24, pages print in 4-color process consisting of type/rule matter, 

illustrations plus solids and screens with some type reversing out to appear white. Flood coat after printing 

folio 1, 5 and 23 with a clear non yellow matte vanish. Eight (8) Fold-ins are circle folios 7 thru 22. Spot 

Coat (after printing) the 4-color process image and text on circle folios 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19 and 21 (area 

5 x 8-1/2") with a clear non-yellowing spot matte varnish to prevent scratching and smearing. NOTE: 

Contractor to create spot varnish. 

INK: 4-color process plus spot matte varnish. 

MARGINS: Inadequate gripper, bleeds throughout. Follow furnished electronic media 

BINDING: Fold-ins: Fold circle folios 7 thru 22 from: 10-1/2 x 8-1/2" to: 5-1/2 x 8-1/2". Score on fold. 

Trim 4 sides. Punch suitably and insert white double loop wire type binding. 

PACKING: Pack with suitable dividers between each pile of books to prevent binding element 

entanglement. Pack suitably per shipping container. 

LABELING AND MARKING (package and/or container label): Reproduce shipping container label from 

furnished repro, fill in appropriate blanks and attach to shipping containers. 

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

to these specifications: 

Product Quality Levels: 

(a) Printing Attributes -- Level III. 

(b) Finishing 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 OK’d prior to production samples/Electronic Media 

P-10. Process Color Match OK’d prior to production samples/Electronic Media 

DISTRIBUTION: Deliver f.o.b. destination. 

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

sent to yuliya.rzad@cfpb.gov. The subject line of this message shall be "Distribution Notice for Jacket 

408-531, Requisition 9-30003". 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. 

Deliver as follows; 
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 Deliver 150,000 (includes 200 Departmental Random "Blue Label" Copies) to; GPO Pueblo Distribution 

Center, Attn: Thomas Hunt, 3145 United Avenue, Pueblo, CO 81009, CFPB263 (719) 295-2678. 

Note: For the "Blue Label" Copies -- A copy of the Government furnished certificate (GPO Form 917) 

must accompany the voucher sent to GPO, Financial Management Service, for payment. Failure to 

furnish the certificate may result in delay in processing the voucher. NOTE: Form is also available at 

https://www.gpo.gov/pdfs/vendors/sfas/Form917.pdf 

All expenses incidental to returning materials, submitting proofs, and furnishing sample copies must be 

borne by the contractor. 

SCHEDULE: Furnished material will be sent to the contractor after award via email, on or before March 

5, 2019. 

Deliver completed by March 29, 2019. 

Submit Prior to Production Samples as soon as the contractor deems necessary in order to comply with 

the shipping schedule. Samples will be withheld (3) workdays from receipt in the GPO until they are made 

available for pickup by the contractor. 

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. 

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 1,000 

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. 

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. 

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

Government Publishing Office, Bid Section, Room C-848, Stop: CSPS, 732 North Capitol Street, NW, 

Washington, DC 20401. Facsimile bids in response to this solicitation are permitted. Facsimile bids 

may be submitted directly to the GPO Bid Section, Fax No. (202) 512-1782. The Jacket 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 Bookstore, 710 North Capitol Street, NW, Washington, DC, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 

4:00 p.m., prevailing Washington, DC, 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 

(202) 512-0526. 
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JACKET NUMBER BID PRICE: ADDITIONAL/M

Jacket 408-531: $________________________ _________________ 

DISCOUNTS: Discounts are offered for payment as follows: __________Percent, ________ calendar days. 

See Article 12 “Discount” of solicitation Provision in GPO Contract Terms (Publication 310.2). 

BID PRICE AFTER DISCOUNT: $___________________ 

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. 

Bidder

(Contractor Name) (GPO Contractor’s Code) 

(Street Address) 

(City – State – Zip Code)

By

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

(Signature) (Date) 

(Telephone Number) (Email) 

 

 Contracting Officer Review: __________Date: __________ Certifier: __________Date: ____________ 

 (Initials) (Initials)