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PROGRAM No. 2505-S Contract Period: March 1, 2018 through Feburary 28, 2019 plus

TITLE: U.S. Coast Guard Retiree Newsletter

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56.251

275.001

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$4.551.0(

$672.0[

$6,940.0(

$4,225.0(

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$573.39

£18,539.61

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Colonal Printing, Inc.

Warwick, Rl

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86.601

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107.801

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$1,350.0(

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$1,900.0C

$5.390.0(

$2,600.0C

$10,464.0C

$1,859.0C

S27.027.00

1270.27

$26.756.73

The Data Center, LLC

Salt Lake City, UT

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25.001

210.001

25.0011

256.001

25.0011

289.00U

69.001

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$23,120.0C

$11,661 .OC

$56,081.00

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Maple Grove, MM

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Grafikshop Corp

Houston, TX

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300.001

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375.001

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137.001

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$3,040.0(

$375.0C

$5,350.0C

$900.0(

$10,960.0C

$8,450.0C

[29.375.00

$293.75

[29,081.25

Gray Graphics

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48.0011

15.001

76.001

10.0011

98.001

60.0011

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$10.0(

$1,920.0C

$15.0C

$3,800.0C

$20.0(

$7,840.0(

$10,140.0C

i23.745.00

$237.45

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Llthexcel

Albuquerque, NM

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PRICE

48.001

140.0011

78.001

188.001

96.001

240.001

39.00!

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$48.01

$5,600.01

$78.0(

$9,400.0(

$192.0(

$19,200.0(

$6,591.0C

[41,109.00

$411.09

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McDonald & Eudy

Printers Inc.

Temple Hills, Md

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PRICE

250.001

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400.001

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35.001

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$250.0(

$2,000.0(

$350.0C

$4,250.0(

$800.0[

$8,OOO.OC

$5,915.0C

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Corp Denver,

Colorado

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140.461

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$985.4;

$4,354.4C

$1,364.9;

$7,023.0C

$2,098.3;

$11,652.8C

$4,529.2C

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$0.00

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Rose Pr

Tallass

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PRICE

250.001]

132.001

300.001

161.001

350.001

175.001

70.00]!

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isee, FL

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$250.01

$5,280.0(

$300.0C

$8.050.0C

$700.0(

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$11,830.01

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The Strath more

Company Geneva, IL

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400.001

55.001

475.0011

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85.001

38.0011

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$400.01

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514.3511

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$460.561

$179.2011

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$392.58

$5.301.20

$514.35

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$921.12

$14.336.00

$6,509.88

$35.835.13

$716.70

$35,118.43

Prepared by: KD

Proofread by: LH
For the Procurement of

U.S. Coast Guard Retiree Newsletter

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

Department of Homeland Security

United States Coast Guard

Washington, DC

Single Award

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

FEBRUARY 28, 2018.

BID SUBMISSION: Submit bid to: U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO), Chicago RegionalOffice, 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 OfficeFax No. (312) 886-2057. The program number and bid opening date must be specified with the bid.

Refer to Facsimile Bids in Solicitation Provisions ofGPO Contract Terms, GPO Publication 310.2, asrevised 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 of

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

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

February 28, 2019, plus up to four optional 12-month extension period(s) that may be added in

accordance with the "Option to Extend the Contract Term" clause in this contract.

Note: The contract was previously awarded as Program 5528-S. Changes are scattered

throughout. Contractors are cautioned to review closely.

For information of a technical nature call Lisa Hollingsworth at 312-353-3916 x 2 (No collect calls). For

specifications or abstracts - this information is available on the GPO website at

www.gpo.gov/how-to-work-with-us/vendors/contract-pricing.

Fax requests for new award information (available approximately 2 weeks after bid opening) to GPQ

Chicago Front Desk at 312-886-2057.
Contract Terms, Forms and Standards information for contractors can be found on the GPO website athttp://www.,2,po.gov/how-to-work-with-us/vendors/programs-for-vendors. The Contract Terms

publication noted above can be downloaded at http://www.gpo.gov/docs/default-source/forms-andstandards-files-for-vendors/ terms.pdf and http://www.gpo.gov/docs/default-source/forms-andstandards-files-for-vendors/qatap.pdf.DOING BUSINESS WITH GPO: Contractors wishing to do business with the GPO are referred to the

GPO web site http://www.gpo.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 the

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

#" Employer Identification Number of Taxpayer Identification Number): "Subject to BackupWithholding" (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 shall

apply to these specifications:Product Quality Levels: (a) Printing (page related) Attributes- Level 3.

(b) Finishing (item related) Attributes- Level 3.(c) Exceptions: None

Inspection Levels (from ANSVASQC 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 Electronic Media

SUBCONTRACTING: The predominant production function is printing. Bidders who mustsubcontract this operation will be declared non-responsible.

PREAWARD SURVEY: In order to determine the responsibility of the primary contractor, the

Government reserves the right to conduct a preaward survey or to require other evidence of technical,

production, managerial, financial, and similar abilities to perform, prior to the award of a contract.
EXTENSION OF CONTRACT: At the request of the Government, the term of any contract resultingfrom this solicitation may be extended for such period of time as may be mutually agreeable to the GPOand 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 themaximum 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 periodafter the first, a percentage figure will be calculated as described below and that figure will be the

economic price adjustment for that entire next period. Pricing adjustments under this clause are notapplicable 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 March 1, 2019, 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 periodmay vary. The first day of the second and any succeeding period(s) will be the effective date of theeconomic 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 monthlyin 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 (insert the date that is 3 months prior to the beginning of the contract), called

the base index. The percentage change (plus or minus) of the variable index from the base index will bethe 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 theinvoice price is adjusted.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. 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 March 1, 2018 through February 28,

2019 plus for such additional period(s) as the contract is extended. All print orders issued hereunder are
only, and are not purchased hereby. Except as may be otherwise provided in this contract, if the

Government's requirements for the items set forth herein do not result in orders in the amounts or

quantities described as "estimated", it shall not constitute the basis for an equitable price adjustment

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

items set forth which are required to be purchased by the Government agency identified on page I.The Government shall not be required to purchase from the contractor, requirements in excess of thelimit 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 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 urgencyprior 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, multipledestinations. 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.OPTIONS: Whenever an option is indicated in the specifications, it is the Government's option, not thecontractor'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:httD://winapDS.access.gDO.£OV/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 processrefer to the General Information of the Office of Finance web page located at https://www.gpo.gov/howtp-work-with-us/vendors/how-to-get-paid.

CONTRACTOR'S INVOICE FOR PAYMENT MUST BE ITEMIZED IN ACCORDANCE

WITH THE SCHEDULE OF PRICES. FAILURE TO ITEMIZE MAY RESULT IN DELAY OFPAYMENT.

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

FREQUENCY OF ORDERS: Approximately 4 orders per year.

QUANTITY: Approximately 40,000 to 58,000 copies per order, as specified on the individual print

order.

NUMBER OF PAGES: 8, 12, or 16 pages, self-cover.

TRIM SIZE: 8-1/2x11".

GOVERNMENT TO FURNISH: Materials furnished by the agency will be made available for pickup

by contractor. All expenses incidental to the pickup and return of all government furnished materialmust be borne by the contractor. Contractor is required to provide courier shipping account number(s),labels and/or packaging as needed.

Package will contain camera copy to be scanned at 1200 dpi or higher resolution, and an electronic file

on a disk that contains the mailing addresses in Excel format for domestic mailing and international

addresses (domestic and international address will be provided in separate files). Government furnished

materials may also be emailed in lieu of providing hard copy.

Print Order (GPO Form 25 II): Package will contain a hard copy of the 2511 Print Order. At the

Government's option, print orders may be alternatively emailed, faxed or sent via FTP.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: None required.

STOCK/PAPER: The specifications of all paper furnished must be in accordance with those listed

herein or listed for the corresponding JCP Code numbers in the "Government Paper Specification

Standards No. 12" dated March 2011.

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 PrintingOffice, Washington, D.C. 20402; or available in PDF format on the GPO website at

http://www.gpo.gov/vendors/sfas.htm.All paper used in each copy must be of a uniform shade.

White Offset Book, basis weight: 60 Ibs. per 500 sheets, 25 x 38",equal to JCP Code A60.

PRINTING: Print head-to-head in black ink, no bleeds.

MARGINS: Margins will be as indicated on the print order or furnished copy.
ADDRESSING: Contractor must address the complete quantity per order (minus approximately 50

unaddressed copies to be delivered) singly as self-mailers. Addresses may be ink jet, laser imaged, or

applied directly to units as labels. The printed image must have consistent density, be easily readable, be

free of smears and must not be skewed. Address_standardization jCinclyding _NCOA)_ o^theseaddresses by the contractor is required. It is the contractor's responsibility that the COMPLETE

address information be placed in the address area in the exact order of mail list file, and addresses must

meet all USPS requirements for mailing.

PACKING AND LABELING:

Bulk Shipments: Pack the 50 unaddressed copies and 100-500 copies with international addresses

separately in shipping containers not to exceed 45 Ibs. when fully packed. Pack suitably in containers as

appropriate. Shipping containers shall have a minimum bursting strength of 275 Ibs. per square inch or a

minimum edge crush test (ECT) of 44 Ibs. per inch width.

All reproduction copy for any one order shall be wrapped in one package or inserted in a kraft envelope

and must be protected by cardboard or other means to guarantee safe return delivery of the agency

furnished materials.

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

to VerifyChicago@gpo.gov WITHIN 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'sexpense), enter the date of delivery. If a contract specifies a combination of both methods, include allshipping and delivery dates. Failure to provide this information for each Print Order may result indelayed payment of invoices.

DISTRIBUTION:

F.O.B. Contractor's City via Government permit imprint. Contractor to mail approximately 40,000 to

58,000 self-mailers per order (see Mailing Notes below) at an automated rate using intelligent bar codes

to domestic destinations. (Each destination receives one copy.) Contractor to generate bar code and affix

label or inkjet address directly on to each self-mailer. Must meet all requirements for Postal Serviceautomated rates. Note: If contractor inkjets address and bar code on pamphlet it must adhere and not ruboff. (For any questions relating to this mailing, please contact USCG Mail Manager Ed Larson at 202-

230-7314, or Lisa Hollingsworth 312-353-3916 x2)

Certificate of Conformance: When using Permit Imprint M^ail, the contractor must complete GPO Form

712 - Certificate of Conformance (Rev. 10-15), and the appropriate mailing statement or statements

supplied by USPS. A fillable GPO Form 712 Certificate of Conformance can be found on the GPO

website at http://www.gpo.gov/vendors/sfas.htm.
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All copies mailed must conform to the appropriate regulations in the U.S. Postal Service manuals for

"Domestic Mail" or "International Mail" as applicable.

The contractor is cautioned that "Postage and Fees" indicia may be used only for the purpose of mailingmaterial produced under this contract.F.O.B. Destination Cat contractor's expense) deliver via traceable means:Balance (approx. 50 unaddressed office copies and 100-500 international copies per order) to:

Commandant, U. S. Coast Guard

Retiree Services Program Manager (CG-13)U. S. Coast Guard Stop 79072703 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave SE

Washington DC 20593-7907

2 GPO Samples to:

U.S. Government Publishing Office

Attn: (Program 2505-S / LH) and (Print Order #)200 N.LaSalle St., Suite 810

Chicago, IL 60601-1055

Mailing Notes:For mailings sent via the US Postal Service, use the Coast Guard's mailing permit # G-157. USCG usesthe Official Mail Accounting System (OMAS) for federal agencies, and the USCG Agency Code is

209.The vendor is responsible for using the smallest packaging necessary for the number of pieces, and using

the MOST ECONOMICAL class of mailing, and additionally applying the correct required service of

either Standard Mail or Marketing Mail in effect at time of mailing. Prepare mail in accordance with

USPS Domestic Mail Manual (DMM). The USCG Permit Imprint Number for contractor mailings is"G-157", and shall appear in a rectangular box in the upper right comer of the mail piece. Also includedis the mail class, (e.g., Standard Mail or Marketing Mail - PRST STD or PRST MKT.), the words"Postage and Fees Paid", and "U.S. Coast Guard." Contractor mailings that do not meet requirements

of the DMM for use of permit mail (e.g., minimum volume and identical weight pieces), must be prepaid

by the contractor and reimbursed for postage under the contract terms. Pieces prepaid by the contractor

in this manner shall not bear the penalty indicia format (For any questions relating to penalty mail,

please contact USCG Mail Manager Ed Larson at 202-230-7314)The vendor is also responsible for the printing of return address on envelopes, labels and any necessary

packaging to accommodate distribution.

NCOA Certification is required to obtain maximum discounts. DO NOT certify a foreign distribution

list.
When the mailing is presented, request the Post Office enter the postage statements into PostalOne.

Provide copies of all postage forms to Edwin.b.larson(a),uscg.milRETURN OF GOVERNMENT FURNISHED MATERIALS: Return furnished material, F.O.B.

Destination, to the above Washington, DC address in "Distribution" via traceable means with a signed

receipt. All returned furnished materials must be separately packaged from other distribution items.

All expenses incidental to the pickup and return of all government furnished material must be borne bythe 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 pickup of Print Order and furnished material can be predetermined. The

Government will notify the contractor when an order is available for pickup.

Furnished material must be picked up from and delivered to the address shown under "Distribution."

The following schedule begins the workday after notification of the availability of print order andfurnished material. The workday after notification will be the first workday of the schedule.

Com£lete_ production^ mailing (Bost_jnarkedl_and_ deUyery aL destination^ must be made within 14

workdays after notification of availability of print order and furnished material.

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

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

due time, the contractor will not be relieved of any responsibility in meeting the shipping schedulebecause 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 productCs) for which a price

has not been offered under the contract. Further, the contractor is not to accept print orders which areoutside the scope of the contract. Any changes made to the print order MUST be confirmed in writing

by the Contractine Officer. Chicaeo GPO. If such orders are placed by the agency, and ncLModification

Ls_ received from the Chicago GPO, the contractor is to notify GP^LChicaggjmmediately. Failure to do

so may result in nonpayment.

CONTRACTOR MUST INVOICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SCHEDULE OF PRICES.

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 quoted shall include the cost of all required materials and

operations necessary for the complete production and distribution of the product listed inaccordance with these specifications. Only one "Makeready" charge will be allowed per order.

Makeready and/or Setup Running/per 1,000 copies

(1) (2)

(a) 8 page issue.................. $_ $

(b) 12 page issue.................. $_ $(c) 16 page issue.................. $_ $

II. (a) Addressing single copies (self-mailers)/per 1,000 addresses.

(Initials)

(COMPLETE AND SUBMIT THIS PAGE WITH YOUR BID)
has selected the city and state shown below in the address block, and the bid will be evaluated and the

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

responsible for any additional shipping costs incurred.DISCOUNTS: Discounts are offered for payment as follows: _ Percent, _calendar

days. See Article 12 "Discounts" of Solicitation Provisions in GPO Contract Terms (Publication 310.2).BID ACCEPTANCE PERIOD: In compliance with the above, the undersigned agree, if this bid isaccepted 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. Whenresponding by fax or mail, fill out and return one copy of all pages in "SECTION 4. -SCHEDULE OFPRICES," including initialing/signing where indicated.Failure to sign the signature block below may result in the bid being declared non-responsive.Bidder

(Contractor Name) (GPO Contractor's Code)

(Street Address)

(City - State - Zip Code)

By

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

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

(Initials)

(COMPLETE AND SUBMIT THIS PAGE WITH YOUR BID)