PROGRAM NO. 4518-S TERM May 1, 2018 thru April 30, 2019 plus 4 Option Years

TITLE: North Dakota Army National Guard

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30 text pages plus separate cover

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MJTHOR'S ALTERATIONS:

3DF proofs..................per page.

37-profiled proofs..........per page.

System timework...........per page.

ADDITIONAL OPERATIONS:

^COA certification setup.......per order.

slCOA certification updates.per 1,000 addresses...

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Quality Printing Service

Bismarck, ND

UNIT

PRICE

$2,095.0011

$575.0011

$1.00||

$5.0011

$60.0011

$45.0011

$20.0011

0.00%||

COST

$10,475.0C

$12,075.0C

$20.0C

$100.0C

$240.0C

$225.0C

$100.0C

$23,235.00

$0.00

$23,235.00

Awarded

United Printing

Bismarck, ND

UNIT

PRICE

$2,251.0211

$597.4911

$0.0011

$5.4511

$95.0011

$25.0011

$10.0011

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COST

$11,255.1C

$12,547.2£

$o.oc

$109.0C

$380.0C

$125.0C

$50.0C

$24,466.39

$0.00

$24,466.39

WBC Inc. d/b/a Lithexcel

Albuquerque, NM

UNIT

PRICE

$3,200.0011

$756.0011

$5.00||

$20.0011

$90.0011

$20.0011

$7.5011

1.00%||

COST

$16,OOO.OC

$15,876.0C

$100.0C

$400.0C

$360.0C

$100.0C

$37.5C

$32,873.50

$328.74

$32,544.77

Previous Contractor

United Printing

Bismarck, ND

UNIT

PRICE

$2,046.3811

$543.1711

$0.00||

$4.95||

$85.00||

$25.00||

$10.0011

0.00%||

COST

$10,231.90

$11,406.57

$0.00

$99.00

$340.00

$125.00

$50.00

$22,252.47

$0.00

$22,252.47

GPO Estimate

Prepared by: KD

Reviewed by:GC
For the Procurement of

North Dakota Guardian

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

North Dakota Army National Guard

United States Property and Fiscal Office for North Dakota

Single Award

BID OPENING: Bids shall be publicly opened at 2 p.m. prevailing Chicago, IL time on

April 20,2018.

BED SUBMISSION: Submit bid to: U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO), Chicago Regional

Office, 200.N. LaSalle St., Suite 810, Chicago, IL 60601-1055. Facsimile bids in response to thissolicitation are permitted. Facsimile bids may be submitted directly to the GPO Chicago Regional Office

Fax No. (312) 886-2057. The program number and bid opening date must be specified with the bid. Referto Facsimile Bids in Solicitation Provisions ofGPO Contract Terms, GPO Publication 310.2, as revised

January 2018.The GPO 910 "BID" Form is no longer required. Bidders are to fill out, sign/initial, as applicable, allpages of SECTION 4. - SCHEDULE OF PRICES.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 ofthis 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.

CONTRACT TERM: The term of this contract is for the period beginning May 1, 2018 and ending

April 30, 2019, plus up to four optional 12-month extension period(s) that may be added in accordancewith the "Option to Extend the Contract Term" clause in this contract.RESTRICTION ON LOCATION OF PRODUCTION FACILITIES: All production facilities used inthe manufacture of the product(s) ordered under this contract must be located within a 50-mile radius of

Bismarck, North Dakota.

Note: MHnor changes from the previous contract are scattered throughout.

Contract Terms, Forms and Standards information for contractors can be found on the GPO website at

http://www.gpo.gov/how-to-work-with-us/vendors/programs-for-vendors. The Contract Termspublication noted above can be downloaded at http://www.gpo.gov/docs/default-source/forms-andstandards-files-for-vendors/ terms.odf and http://www.eDo.gov/docs/default-source/forms-and-standardsfiles-for-vendors/qatap .pdf.DOmG BUSINESS WITH GPO: Contractors wishing to do business with the GPO are referred to the

GPO web site http://www.gDo.gov/how-to-work-with-us/vendors/programs-for-vendors, where one can

register as a GPO contractor using the 'GPO Contractor Connection' link in accordance with thefurnished instructions on this page.

NOTE: Prospective and existing GPO contractors are to note that as of January 1, 2008, all contractors

seeking to do business with GPO must first complete and thereafter maintain the accuracy of their GPO

Contractor Connection registration with the following mandatory taxpayer information boxes: "EIN/TIN

#" Employer Identification Number of Taxpayer Identification Number): "Subject to Backup

Withholding" (See IRS Form W-9, available for download at http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fw9.pdf.)

GPO will withhold payment of invoices for work completed by any contractor who fails to provide this

tax data in GPO Contractor Connection. Such invoices will be declared ineligible for payment until all

requirements for payment, including providing this tax data in GPO Contractor Connection, have been

satisfied.QUALITY ASSURANCE LEVELS AND STANDARDS: The following levels and standards shallapply 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 StandardP-7. Type Quality and Uniformity Approved Press Sheets / Approved Proofs

P-8. Halftone Match (Single and Double Impression) Approved Press Sheets / Approved ProofsP-10. Process Color Match Approved Press Sheets / Approved Proofs

SUBCONTRACTING: The predominant production function is printing. Bidders who must subcontract

this operation will be declared nonresponsible.
resulting from this solicitation may be extended for such period of time as may be mutually agreeable to

the GPO and the contractor.

ECONOMIC PMCE 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 adjustmentfor orders placed during the first period specified below. Pricing will thereafter be eligible for adjustmentduring 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 priceadjustment 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), and the second and any succeeding period(s) will extend for 12months from the end of the last preceding period, except that the length of the final period may vary. Thefirst 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 inthis 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 consideredfor adjustment. This average is then compared to the average of the monthly Indexes for the 12-month

interval ending (insert the date that is 3 months prior to the beginning of the contract), called the baseindex. The percentage change (plus or minus) of the variable index from the base index will be theeconomic 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 postageor transportation costs and separately adjusted paper prices. Payment discounts shall be applied after theinvoice price is adjusted.

If the Government exercises an option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this economicprice adjustment clause.ASSIGNMENT OF JACKETS, PURCHASE AND PMNT 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.
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" for purposes of the contract, when it is either deposited in the U.S.

Postal Service mail or otherwise furnished to the 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 theGovernment'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 agency 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 becompleted by the contractor within the time specified in the order, and the rights and obligations of thecontractor 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 procurethis 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 theGovernment all items set forth herein which are called for by print orders issued in accordance with the

"Ordering" clause of this contract.

OPTIONS: Whenever an option is indicated in the specifications, it is the Government's option, not the

contractor's, unless it is specifically stated otherwise.

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.

Although this is an option year contract, all estimates, averages, etc., are based on one year's production.

FREQUENCY OF ORDERS: Approximately 5 orders per year.

QUANTITY: Approximately 4,275 copies per order.

NUMBER OF PAGES: 20 text pages, with separate cover.

TRIM SIZE: 8-1/2x11".

GOVERNMENT TO FURNISH: Electronic media on_DYD_ will be dropped off by agency atcontractor's location, or at the Government's option may be made available for contractor pickup oruploaded to contractor's FTP site. Native files will be created on the Windows platform using AdobeCreative Suite. Colors will be specified as CMYK. Any furnished fonts are the property of theGovernment and/or its originator. All furnished fonts must be eliminated from the contractor's archiveimmediately after completion of the contract.

Distribution Lists will be dropped off by agency at contractor's location, or at the Government's optionmay be made available for contractor pickup, uploaded to contractor's FTP site, or sent by agency to

contractor via email. Lists will be provided in ASCII format, delimited, addresses in ZIP code sequence.

Print Order (GPO Form 2511): Print orders will generally be included with the furnished materials. At the

Government's option, print orders may be furnished via email, as a hard copy, a faxed copy, or by FTP.

Labeling and Marking Specifications (GPO Form 905). See GPO Contract Terms Booklet, Publication

310.2. for more information.

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

identification 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 product(s) in accordance with these specifications.ELECTRONIC PREPRESS: Prior to image processing, the contractor shall perform a basic check

(preflight) of furnished media and files to assure accurate output of the required reproduction image. Any

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

the Agency and Gina Conaway at 312-353-3916 x 5 in sufficient time to comply with the shipping

schedule. The contractor shall create or alter any necessary trapping, set proper screen angles and screenfrequency, and define file output selection for the imaging device being utilized. Furnished files must beimaged as necessary to meet the assigned quality level. Contractor must maintain the latest version of all

programs and operating systems used in this contract as well as maintain backwards-compatibility.
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 aGRACoL or SWOP certified proofing media. Proofs must contain one of the following color controlstrips to be evaluated for accuracy: IDEAlliance ISO 12647-7 Wedge or P2P25 Target. Direct to plate

must be used to produce the final product with a minimum of 2400 x 2400 dpi.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 3/16" x 3/16" 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 repeatedconsecutively 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 beused for color match on press.AUTHOR'S ALTERATIONS: Author's alterations (AAs) may occur occasionally during the proofing

stage. At the Government's option, chanses may be supplied by the Aeency or requested from thecontractor, up to a maximum of eight (8) typeline corrections and two (2) image adjustments (placement,color or other). AAs in excess of these must be immediately brought to the attention of the contractadministrator, Gina Conaway, at gconaway(a),gpo.gov or 312-353-3916 x 5. One additional workday may

be added to the schedule to accommodate AAs.Author's alterations (AAs) proofs shall be digital color content PDF proofs, provided via e-mail to Staff

Sgt. Eric Jungels, ND National Guard Public Affairs, eric.p.jungels.mil@mail.mil, office 701-333-2195,

cell 701-425-4844, or to an alternate email address as provided by the Agency.

At the Government's option, 07-profiled inkjet proofs may also, or alternatively, be requested as AAproofs.

If any contractor's errors are serious enough in the opinion of the GPO to require revised proofs, therevised proofs are to be provided at no expense to the Government. No extra time can be allowed for this

reproofmg; such operations must be accomplished within the original production schedule allotted in the

specifications.The contractor must not print prior to notification from the agency of an "OK to Print".

STOCK/PAPER: The specifications of all paper furnished must be in accordance with those listed hereinor listed for the corresponding JCP Code numbers in the "Government Paper Specification Standards No.

12" dated March 2011.

NOTICE: Copies of the "Government Paper Specifications Standards, No. 12," dated March 2011, are

for sale, on a subscription basis, by the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office,Washington, D.C. 20401; or on the GPO web site @ http://www.gpo.gov/qualitycontrol/paperspecs/index.html
PRCNTING AND INK: Print cover and text in 4-color process, head to head, with tints/solids,

illustrations reversing and trapping; with type/line matter and some reversing out to appear white and

bleeds. Text pages contain crossovers that must align across the bind. After printing, flood coat cover 1

and spot coat cover 4 with a clear, non-yellowing gloss varnish or, at contractor's option, a clear, glossaqueous coat.Top half of back cover 4 must contain a 7-1/2 x 4-1/8" uncoated area for addressing, located as necessary

in accordance with all current U.S. Postal Regulations. Return address and bulk permit information printin black in this uncoated area on all copies.

MARGINS: Full bleeds throughout.PRESS SHEET WSPECTION: A Press Sheet Inspection (PSI) will be required. If required, finalmakeready press sheets will be inspected and approved at the contractor's plant for the purpose of

establishing specified standards for use during the actual press run. Upon approval of the sheets,contractor is charged with maintaining those standards throughout the press run (within QATAP

tolerances when applicable) and with discarding all makeready sheets that preceded approval. See GPOPublication 315.3 (Guidelines for Contractors Holding Press Sheet Inspections) issued September 1991.

Note: A press sheet inspection is for the purpose of setting specific standards that are to be maintained

throughout the entire run. It does not constitute a prior approval of the entire run. Press sheets must

contain 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 must show areas consisting of 3/16 x 3/16" minimum solid color patches; tint

patches of 25, 50, and 75%; dot gain scale (such as, BRUNNER, GATF, GRETAG, or RIT); and graybalance patches for process color (if applicable). These areas must be repeated across the entire press

sheet.

For viewing of the press sheets, the contractor must provide controlled lighting using overhead viewing

lights with 5000 degree Kelvin rumination.

The contractor must notify the ordering Agency of the date and time the inspection (press sheet, bindery,

or other) inspection can be performed. In order for proper arrangements to be made, notification must be

given at least 2 workdays prior to the inspection. See contract clauses, paragraph 14(e)(l), Inspections and

Tests ofGPO Contract Terms (GPO Publication 310.2, effective December 1, 1987 (Rev. 6 01)). When

supplies are not ready at the time specified by the contractor for inspection, the Contracting Officer may

charge to the contractor the additional cost of the inspection. Notification should be made to the NDNGPublic Affairs Office at eric.pjungels.mil@mail.mil, office 701-333-2195, cell 701-425-4844, or to an

alternate contact as provided by the Agency.

IDENTIFICATION MDVRKINGS. Identification markings such as register marks, ring folios, rubber

stamped jacket numbers, commercial identification marks of any kind, etc., except form number, and

revision date, carried on copy or film, must not print on finished product.

BINDING: Saddle-wire stitch in two places on 11" side and trim three sides. Each product must contain

complete 4-page signatures after trimming. Single leaves connected with a lip (i.e., binding shib) to the

left or right side of the stitches will not be allowed. Separate covers collate and trim flush.
One sample copy of the product packaged in each bundle or container must be attached, face up to theoutside of the bundle or container, to identify the contents therein. At the contractor's option, when multipage products are packaged, a sample copy of the first page of the product may be attached to identify thecontents. When multiple bundles or containers are required to package the same product, they must be

identified (i.e. 1 of 3, 2 of 3, etc). Contractor to reproduce shipping container labels, fill in appropriate

blanks and attach to shipping containers.

Self Mailers: Affix a label, or at contractor's option, ink jet mailing address directly to address area of

cover 4 for approximately 4,200 copies to be mailed as self mailers..

Labeling and Marking Specifications (GPO Form 905): See GPO Contract Terms Booklet, Publication

310.2. for more information.

All expenses incidental to packing and labeling bundles and containers must be borne by the contractor.

GPO SAMPLES: Mark package with Program number and Print Order number. GPO samples are to beshipped at the same time as the scheduled shipment/delivery and cannot be deducted from the totalquantity ordered. Deliver sample copies by the most economical method. No additional charge will beallowed for GPO samples.

GPO "VERIFICATION OF DELIVERY": Contractor MUST email delivery verification information

to VerifyChicago@gpo.gov WITfflN 24 HOURS OF DELIVERY. Enter Program and Print Order

numbers in the subject line, and in the body of the message indicate the method of shipment and the

delivery date. If a contract specifies a shipping method of F.O.B. Contractor City (at government'sexpense), enter the date of shipment. If a contract specifies F.O.B. Destination (at contractor's expense),enter the date of delivery. If a contract specifies a combination of both methods, include all shipping anddelivery dates. Failure to provide this information for each print order may result in delayedpayment of invoices.

RECEIPTS FOR DELIVERY: Contractor must furnish their own receipts for delivery. These receiptsmust include the GPO jacket, program, and print order numbers; total quantity shipped and/or delivered,

number of cartons, and quantity per carton; date delivery made; and signature of the Government agent

accepting delivery. The original copy of these receipts or other acceptable proof must accompany thecontractor's voucher for payment.
North Dakota Army National Guard

ATTN: Public Affairs OfficeFraine Barracks, Bldg. 030Bismarck, ND 58506-5511

Deliver F.O.B. Destination (at contractor's expense) via traceable means:Balance to: North Dakota Army National Guard

(Approx. ATTN: Public Affairs Office75 copies Fraine Barracks, Bldg. 030

Per order) Bismarck, ND 58506-5511

2 GPO Samples to: U.S. Government Publishing Office

Attn: (Program #) and (Print Order #) - GC200 N. LaSalle St, Suite 810

Chicago, DL 60601-1055

Mail F.O.B. ContractmJs_City: Approximately 4,200 self-mailer copies from a specified Bismarck, ND

Post Office.

Contractor is required to pay all postage for each mailing. Contractor will be reimbursed for postage by

submitting a properly completed Postal Service Form (or equivalent) along with invoice voucher.

Reimbursable postage must be a separate line item on invoice.

SORTING, MAILING AND DISTRIBUTING EN ACCORDANCE WITH POSTAL SERVICE

(USPS) REGULATIONS: All mailed pieces must meet all USPS requirements. All mailings shall be

made at the bulk non-automation Standard Mail A Class flat rate. All copies mailed must conform to the

appropriate regulations in the U.S. Postal Service manuals for "Domestic Mail" or "International Mail" asapplicable.

Address Sorting: Data files will be supplied by agency in ZIP code sequence. Contractor will be required

to complete any sorting and CASS Certification as needed to meet U.S. Postal regulations and postage

class requirements. Contractor must verify 5-digit ZIP code accuracy, complete PAVE (Presort Accuracy

Validation and Evaluation), and/or complete any other standardized validation processes as necessary.

NCOA Processing: NCOA processing will be required.

Postal Service Forms and Other Requirements: As needed, contractor must generate all bag tags, tray

labels, etc., provide all bagging, traying, sorting, etc., and generate and accurately complete all required

Postal Service forms.

Non-USPS Postage (Invalids): Contractor must notify the agency of any addressed deemed invalid (nonqualifying) by the U.S. Postal Service.
agency on the same type of storage media as the original furnished files were provided to contractor.

SCHEDULE: Adherence to this schedule must be maintained. Contractor must not start production ofany job prior to receipt of the individual print order (GPO Form 2511).

No definite schedule for notification of availability of furnished materials can be predetermined.

All pickups and deliveries must be made Monday through Friday, exclusive of Federal Holidays, before 3:30 pm

local prevailing time.

The following schedule begins the workday after notification of the availability of print order andfurnished material.The numbers under the column headed "WD After" represent the number of workdays allowed to

complete that certain part of the schedule after completion of the preceding part.

WD After

Contractor delivers proofs..................................................................................................... 2Contractor pickup proofs....................................................................................................... 2Contractor notification of press sheet inspection date/time.................................................. 1

Press sheet inspection ........................................................................................................... 2

Contractor completes delivery/mailing* ............................................................................... 5

* Delivery/mail date is the date that the complete order must deliver, GPO Samples and returned

government furnished materials, and the date that mailed copies mail.

Unscheduled material such as shipping documents, receipts or instructions, delivery lists, labels, etc., willbe furnished with each order or shortly thereafter. In the event such information is not received in duetime, 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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Bids submitted with NB (No Bid) 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 ofproduction (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 suchaction would be in the best interest of the Government.

The contractor is cautioned not to perform any operationfs) or produce any productfs) for which a pricehas not been offered under the contract. Further, the contractor is not to accept print orders which are

outsidejhe scope of the contract. Any changes made to the print order MUST be confirmed in writing by

the Contracting Officer, Chicago GPO. If such orders are placed by the agency, and no Modification isreceived from the Chicago GPO, the contractor is to notify GPO Chicago immediately. Failure to do somay result in nonpayment.

CONTRACTOR MUST INVOICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SCHEDULE OF PRICES.

FAILURE TO ITEMIZE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SCHEDULE OF PRICES MAY

RESULT W DELAYED PAYMENT.

All billing 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. COMPLETE PRODUCT: Prices offered shall include the cost of all required materials and operationsnecessary for the complete production and distribution of the product listed in accordance with these

specifications. Prices are per issue.

Makeready Running Per

and/or Setup 1,000 Copies

(1) (2)

(a) 20 text pages plus separate cover....................................... $ _$

(Initials)

(COMPLETE AND SUBMIT THIS PAGE WITH YOUR BID)
(c) System timework................................................................ per hour......................$

Any charge made under "System timework" must be supported by a statement outlining in detail the

operation for which payment is claimed. In case of dispute, the Contracting Officer reserves the right

to make the final determination as to the operations and/or number of hours chargeable.

III. ADDITIONAL OPERATIONS:

(a) NCOA certification setup.....................................................per order.....................$(b) NCOA certification updates.................................................per 1,000 addresses.... $

RESTRICTION ON LOCATION OF PRODUCTION FACILITIES: My production facilities are

located within 50 miles ofBismarck, ND. Yes No

1. Proposed carrier(s) for pickup of Government Furnished Material

a. Number of hours from acceptance of print order to pickup of

Government Furnished Material

b. Number of hours from pickup of Government Furnished Material

to delivery at contractor's plant.

2. Proposed carrier(s) for delivery of completed product_

a. Number of hours from notification to carrier to pickup of completed

product.

b. Number of hours from pickup of completed product to delivery at

destination

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)

BD) 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

(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)

BIDDERS NOTE: Indicate below how you intend to meet the required schedule of these specifications

including the proposed carrier(s) that you will use for pickups and deliveries.

(Initials)

(COMPLETE AND SUBMIT THIS PAGE WITH YOUR BED)