Jacket: 524Ͳ648 R2

Title: Learn the Signs Act Early Materials, 9 different items with specific titles

Agency: HHS/PHS/CDC

Bid Opening: October 25, 2021 at 2PM

Bid Terms Discounted Total Item 4 Quantity Item 5 Quantity

$520,289.50 0.25% 20 days $518,988.78 411,000 274,000

$520,289.50 2.00% 20 days $509,883.71 275,336 183,336

$520,289.50 0.55% 20 days $517,427.91 165,000 110,000

Monarch Litho, Inc

Contractor Name

Gray Graphics

Las Vegas Color Graphics
Specifications by CJ Jacket 524-648 R2 

Page 1 of 10 CDC 4163-18; Req. 1-00055 

Reviewed by EBR 

BID OPENING: Bids shall be opened at 2:00pm, prevailing Eastern Standard Time, on October 25, 2021 at the 

U.S. Government Publishing Office, Atlanta GA. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this will NOT be a public bid 

opening. 

ISSUE DATE: October 18, 2021 

ANY QUESTIONS BEFORE AWARD CONCERNING THESE SPECIFICATIONS, CALL (404) 605-9160, EXT. 

3 (CAREY JOSEPH). NO COLLECT CALLS. 

SPECIFICATIONS

 U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) 

 Atlanta Regional Office 

 3715 Northside Parkway NW, Suite 4-305 

 Atlanta, Georgia 30327 

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

applicable provisions, clauses, and supplemental specifications of GPO Contract Terms (GPO Publication 310.2, 

effective December 1, 1987 (Rev. 01-18)) and GPO Contract Terms, Quality Assurance Through Attributes Program 

for Printing and Binding (GPO Publication 310.1, effective May 1979 (revised 09-19)).

PREDOMINANT PRODUCTION FUNCTION: The predominant production function for this procurement is the 

printing of the pamphlets and forms. 

PRODUCT: Nine (9) Items. Consist of proofing, printing (pamphlets and forms), trimming, folding, saddle stitch 

binding, shrink-wrapping, and shipping to 1 destination (see “TITLE” for each individual Item). 

QUALITY LEVEL: II Quality Assurance Through Attributes (GPO PUB 310.1, effective May 1979 (Rev. 09-19)) 

applies. 

QUANTITY: Nine (9) Items (see “TITLE” for each Item below) + 50 QARC’s of each Item 

FIXED PRICE - INDEFINITE QUANTITY CONTRACT 

NOTE #1: The bidder is to bid the maximum quantity of Item 4 and Item 5 at a 3:2 ratio (3 of Item 4 to 2 of Item 5) 

along with the stated quantities for the remaining Items, that will be delivered to the Department as per specification 

requirements for a total of $520,289.50. Bids must include the cost of all materials and operations for the total 

quantity ordered. 

In the event of a tie quantity, the award will be determined by the overall lowest discounted cost. Additionally, a 

cost must be submitted for each additional (each, 100, or 1,000) copies, for Each Item. 

NOTE #2: This is a fixed cost contract. If Author's Alterations are made during the proofing stage, the total 

quantity may be reduced in accordance with the contractor's quoted additional rate to offset the cost of the 

Author's Alterations. 

TITLE: 

- Item 1: Saddle Stitched Pamphlet, “English Where is Bear? Children’s Book” (117,000) 

- Item 2: Saddle Stitched Pamphlet, “Spanish Where is Bear? Children’s Book” (90,000)

- Item 3: Form, “Milestone Tracker App Flyer” (810,000) 
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- Item 4: Saddle Stitched Pamphlet, “English Milestone Moments” (???) 

- Item 5: Saddle Stitched Pamphlet, “Spanish Milestone Moments” (???) 

- Item 6: Saddle Stitched Pamphlet, “English Amazing Me - It’s Busy Being 3!” (72,000) 

- Item 7: Saddle Stitched Pamphlet, “Spanish Amazing Me - Soy Maravilloso” (72,000) 

- Item 8: Form, “English Milestone Brochure” (1,350,000) 

- Item 9: Form, “Spanish Milestone Brochure” (1,350,000) 

 

TRIM SIZE: 

- Item 1: 9-1/2 x 8” 

- Item 2: 9-1/2 x 8” 

- Item 3: 8-1/2 x 5-1/2” 

- Item 4: 5 x 7” 

- Item 5: 5 x 7” 

- Item 6: 9-1/2 x 8” 

- Item 7: 9-1/2 x 8” 

- Item 8: 11 x 8-1/2” Flat; 3-11/16 x 8-1/2” Folded 

- Item 9: 11 x 8-1/2” Flat; 3-11/16 x 8-1/2” Folded 

 

PAGES: 

- Item 1: 20 Pages + Wrap-Around Cover 

- Item 2: 20 Pages + Wrap-Around Cover 

- Item 3: Face & Back 

- Item 4: 56 Pages + Wrap-Around Cover 

- Item 5: 56 Pages + Wrap-Around Cover 

- Item 6: 36 Pages + Wrap-Around Cover 

- Item 7: 36 Pages + Wrap-Around Cover 

- Item 8: Face & Back 

- Item 9: Face & Back 

DESCRIPTION: 

- Items 1 and 2: 

Covers 1 & 4 print full bleed, full color matter via 4-color process inks. Covers 2 & 3 are blank. Flood coat Covers 1 

& 4 with a clear, non-yellowing Gloss Aqueous coating. 

Text prints full color matter via 4-color process with full bleeds on 16 pages, and no bleeds on 4 pages. Prints head 

to head.

- Item 3: 

Form prints full color matter via 4-color process inks on face and back with full and uncommon bleeds. Prints head 

to head. 

- Items 4 and 5: 

Covers 1 thru 4 print full color matter via 4-color process inks, with full and/or uncommon bleeds on all dimensions. 

Some images print to and align across the bind. Flood coat covers 1 thru 4 with a clear, non-yellowing, Gloss 

Aqueous coating. Prints head to head. 

Text prints full color matter via 4-color process inks, with full and/or uncommon bleeds on all dimensions. Prints 

head to head. 

- Items 6 and 7: 

Covers 1, 2 & 4 print full color matter via 4-color process with full and uncommon bleeds on covers 1 & 4, no 

bleeds on cover 2. Cover 3 is blank. Flood coat Covers 1 thru 4 with a clear, non-yellowing Gloss Aqueous coating. 

Text prints full color matter via 4-color process with full and uncommon bleeds on 3 pages, cross over (images print 

to and align across the bind) on 2 pages, no bleeds on remaining pages. Prints head to head. 
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- Items 8 and 9: 

Forms prints full color matter via 4-color process inks on face and back with full and uncommon bleeds. Flood face 

and back with a clear, non-yellowing, Satin Aqueous coating. Prints head to head. 

NOTE: All printed items must be printed via OFFSET printing at 200 minimum line screen. 4-color items must be 

run on a minimum 4-color press with one single pass. Quality Level 2 must be maintained. Digital printing, direct 

imaging (toner), and inkjet printing are not acceptable. 

GOVERNMENT TO FURNISH: 

- Electronic files will be uploaded to GPO’s file sharing site for the contractor to retrieve (see ELECTRONIC 

MEDIA below). 

NOTE: GPO Imprint information does NOT print on any item for this procurement. 

ELECTRONIC MEDIA: 

- PLATFORM: Unknown 

- SOFTWARE: ADDITIONAL SYSTEM TIME WILL BE REQUIRED. PDF files provided for all items 

NOTE: Contractor to add blank page 36 for Items 6 and 7. 

- COLOR: Identified as CMYK. 

- FONTS: All fonts are embedded/embedded subset. 

- OUTPUT: 200 minimum line screen for all CYMK, 2400+ DPI for the remainder. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: 

- Contractor must have the ability to edit PDF files (when furnished by the Government). 

- Contractor is not to request that electronic files provided be converted to a different format. If contractor wishes 

to convert files to a different format, the final output must be of the same or higher quality and at no additional cost 

to the Government. 

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

furnished fonts are to be eliminated from the contractor's archive immediately after completion of the contract. 

- Identification markings such as register marks, commercial identification marks of any kind, etc., except form 

number and revision date, carried in the electronic files, must not print on the finished product. 

- 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 your contract administrator. 

- The contractor shall create/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 PostScript Files are not furnished - prior to making revisions, the contractor shall copy the furnished files 

and make all changes to the copy. 

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

deliverable) and one "press quality" PDF file with the furnished media. Storage media must be MAC/PC compatible. 

The digital deliverables must be an exact representation of the final product and shall be returned on the same type 

of storage media as was originally furnished. 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. 

STOCK: 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. 

- Items 1 & 2: 

Cover: JCP Code* L12, White, No. 2 Gloss-Coated Cover, Basis Size 20 X 26", Basis Weight 100lb. 

Text: JCP Code* A262, White, No. 2 Dull-Coated Text, Basis Size 25 X 38"Basis Weight 80lb. 
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- Item 3:

JCP Code* A262, White, No. 2 Silk Coated Text, Basis Size 25 X 38"Basis Weight 70lb. 

- Item 4 & 5: 

Cover: JCP Code* L12, White, No. 2 Gloss-Coated Cover, Basis Size 20 X 26", Basis Weight 100lb. 

Text: JCP Code* A262, White, No. 2 Silk Coated Text, Basis Size 25 X 38"Basis Weight 70lb. 

- Items 6 & 7: 

Cover: JCP Code* L12, White, No. 2 Gloss-Coated Cover, Basis Size 20 X 26", Basis Weight 100lb. 

Text: JCP Code* A262, White, No. 2 Dull-Coated Text, Basis Size 25 X 38"Basis Weight 80lb. 

- Items 8 & 9: 

JCP Code* A262, White, No. 2 Dull-Coated Text, Basis Size 25 X 38"Basis Weight 80lb. 

INK: If lithographic ink is used in the performance of this contract, the ink shall contain not less than the following 

percentages of vegetable oil: (a) news ink, 40 percent; (b) sheet-fed and forms ink, 20 percent; and (c) heat-set ink, 

10 percent. High quality color process printing on high-speed heat-set presses is excepted when slow drying time 

significantly increases production costs. 

See “DESCRIPTION” for specific ink colors required for this procurement. 

MARGINS: See "DESCRIPTION". 

 

PROOFS: 

Deliver the following proofs to the department on or before November 08, 2021. Contractor is responsible for all 

costs incurred in the delivery and pickup of proofs. All proofs will be withheld not longer than 5 workday(s) from 

date of receipt by the Government** to date proofs are MADE AVAILABLE FOR PICKUP by the contractor. It is 

the responsibility of the CONTRACTOR to make the necessary pickup arrangements when notified that the 

reviewed proofs are available. 

An overnight delivery carrier (i.e. UPS or Fed Ex) MUST to be used, contractor MUST include a fully completed 

return airbill (prepaid by the contractor) with the delivered proofs. 

**NOTE: The date of receipt by the Government is NOT considered the first workday. 

Contractor furnished proof approval letters will not be recognized for proof approval/disapproval. Only GPO 

generated proof letters will be recognized for proof approval/disapproval. Contractor must not print prior to receipt 

of an "OK to print". 

(*) CONTENT PROOF: One complete set of digital color CONTENT proofs for Each Item created using the same 

Raster Image Processor (RIP) that will be used to produce the final printed product. Proofs shall be collated with all 

elements in proper position (not pasted up), imaged face and back (where applicable), trimmed and folded (where 

applicable) to the finished size/format of the final product. 

(*) G7 INKJET PROOFS: One complete set of inkjet proofs for Each Item that are G7 profiled and use pigmentbased inks. A proofing RIP that provides an option for high quality color matching (such as Device Links 

Technology and/or ICC Profiles Technology), and meets or exceeds industry tolerance to ISO 12647-7 Standard for 

Graphic Technology (as of 3/19/09, and future amendments) must be utilized plus GRACoL 2006 Coated #1 

specifications (CGATS TR006) must be achieved. Output must be a minimum of 720 x 720 dpi on a GRACoL or 

SWOP certified proofing media. Proofs must contain the following color control strip to be evaluated for accuracy: 

IDEAlliance ISO 12647-7 Control Strip 2009 or 2013(i1). 

Proofs must contain color control bars (such as Brunner, GATF, GRETAG, or RIT) for each color of ink on the 

sheet. Control bars must be placed parallel to the press’s ink rollers and must show areas consisting of minimum 1/8 

x 1/8” solid color patches; tint patches of 25, 50 and 75%; dot gain scale; and gray balance patches for process color 

(if applicable). These areas must be repeated consecutively across the sheet. 
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The make and model number of the proofing system utilized shall be furnished with the proofs. These proofs must 

contain all elements, be in press configuration, and indicate margins. Proofs will be used for color match on press. 

Direct to plate must be used to produce the final product with a minimum of 2400 x 2400 dpi. 

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. 

BINDING: 

- Items 1 & 2: Saddle Stitch in 2 places on the 8" side. Trim 3 sides. Paper Covers wrap-around, stitch on, trim 

flush, grain must run parallel to spine, score on folds to prevent cracking. 

- Item 3: Trim 4 sides. 

- Items 4 & 5: Saddle Stitch in 2 places on the 7" side. Trim 3 sides. Paper Covers wrap-around, stitch on, trim 

flush, grain must run parallel to spine, score on folds to prevent cracking. 

- Items 6 & 7: Saddle Stitch in 2 places on the 8" side. Trim 3 sides. Paper Covers wrap-around, stitch on, trim 

flush, grain must run parallel to spine, score on folds to prevent cracking. 

- Items 8 & 9: Trim 4 sides. Trifold to 3-11/16 x 8-1/2" with title panel out. Score on folds as necessary to prevent 

cracking. 

PACKING: 

Keep each item separate and identify. 

- Item 1: Pack suitable per shipping container. Label all boxes with Stock Number 300073. 

- Item 2: Pack suitable per shipping container. Label all boxes with Stock Number 300075. 

- Item 3: Shrink wrap in 100’s. Pack suitable per shipping container. Label all boxes with Stock Number 300257. 

- Item 4: Pack suitable per shipping container. Label all boxes with Stock Number 300244. 

- Item 5: Pack suitable per shipping container. Label all boxes with Stock Number 300245. 

- Item 6: Pack suitable per shipping container. Label all boxes with Stock Number 221054. 

- Item 7: Pack suitable per shipping container. Label all boxes with Stock Number 221719. 

- Item 8: Shrink wrap in 50’s. Pack suitable per shipping container. Label all boxes with Stock Number 301087. 

- Item 9: Shrink wrap in 50’s. Pack suitable per shipping container. Label all boxes with Stock Number 220792. 

NOTE: ALL SHIPMENTS to Altoona, PA warehouse MUST be packed in UNIFORM quantities per carton. Mark 

boxes with title, contents, quantity and the appropriate stock number. Cartons will be weighed upon arrival and must 

contain EXACT quantity, as labeled, or shipment will be refused at contractor's expense. Contractor MUST provide 

a shipping/packing slip for the shipment. 

NOTE: All shipping cartons require a carton label. Noncompliance with the labeling and marking specifications on 

this order may be cause for the Government to reject the shipment at destination and return it to the contractor at 

his/her expense. The Government may, at its option, relabel and/or remark in accordance with the specifications and 

charge all costs to the contractor. There will be a minimum charge of $50.00 per order (per Jacket) for all labeling 

and marking corrections that are made by the Government due to the contractor's failure to label/mark all cartons per 

specifications and Contract Terms. 
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SCHEDULE: 

Furnished material will be available for pickup on October 28, 2021. 

Deliver proofs on or before November 08, 2021. 

F.O.B. Destination: Deliver all copies on/before January 21, 2022. 

DISTRIBUTION: 

Deliver proofs to: CDC, Attn: Chris Ridgeway (404-639-4282), Clifton Road Campus Deliveries, Transshipping 

Facility, 1600 Clifton Road, Building 19-Basement, Room B111, M/S: H19-B (Print Services), Atlanta, GA 30329. 

Deliver ALL copies to: NPC Publication Distribution Center, ATTN: Edward Musselman – Logistics Manager 

(866-377-8225), 700 North Third Avenue, Altoona, PA 16601. Call at least 48 hours in advance to schedule all 

freight deliveries between the hours of 8:00AM and 3:00PM, Monday through Friday. 

** Contractor is to stagger delivery, no more than 4 trucks per day, consisting of 20-22 pallets per truck ** 

NOTE: ALL shipments delivering to ALTOONA, PA 16601 require the following: 

1. Each package must be labeled with the following information: 

- a. Publication (stock) number 

- b. Quantity per carton 

- c. Title 

- d. Return address of contractor 

- e. Purchase order number and/or jacket number 

2. Shipment must contain a packing slip with the following information 

- a. Publication (stock) number 

- b. Total number of pieces shipped for each item 

- c. Total number of cartons shipped for each item 

- d. Contractor information and point of contact 

- e. Purchase order number and/or jacket number 

3. Individual carton weight cannot exceed 45 pounds. 

4. Materials delivered on pallets cannot exceed the height of 54 inches. 

5. Materials delivered on pallets must have a bill of lading. 

The exact count is required for lB & 2B. Cartons will be weighed and counted upon arrival. If ANY of the 

requirements above are not fulfilled, the shipment may be refused upon delivery at the contractor's expense! 

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

Chris Ridgeway (fxy9@cdc.gov). The subject line of this message shall be “Distribution Notice for Jacket 524-648 

R1, Requisition No: 1-00055”. 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. 

QUALITY ASSURANCE RANDOM COPIES (50 of each item): The contractor will be required to complete a 

"Certificate of Selection" furnished by GPO certifying that the copies were selected as directed. Business Reply 

Mail labels will be furnished for mailing the QARC copies. The copies are to be mailed at the same time as the first 

scheduled shipment. A copy of the Purchase Order must be furnished along with the QARC's and Certificate of 

Selection. A U.S. Postal Service approved Certificate of Mailing, identified by Jacket, must be furnished with billing 

as evidence of mailing. 

QUALITY ASSURANCE THROUGH ATTRIBUTES: The bidder agrees that any contract resulting from 

bidder’s offer under these specifications shall be subject to the terms and conditions of GPO Pub. 310.1 “Quality 

Assurance Through Attributes – Contract Terms” in effect on the date of issuance of the invitation for bid. GPO 

Pub 310.1 is available without charge from: U.S. Government Publishing Office, Atlanta Regional Office, 3715 

Northside Parkway, NW, Suite 4-305, Atlanta, Georgia 30327. 
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LEVELS AND STANDARDS: The following levels and standards shall apply to these specifications: 

Product Quality Levels: 

 (a) Printing (page related) Attributes – Level 2 

 (b) Finishing (item related) Attributes – Level 2 

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 ALTERNATE STANDARD* 

P-7. Type Quality and Uniformity Approved Proofs File Setup 

P-10. Process Color Match Approved Proofs File Setup 

*In the event that the Specified Standard is waived, the Alternate Standard will serve as its replacement. 

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 hundred or thousand copies. 

The price of the 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. 

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

bidders MUST submit email bids to bidsatlanta@gpo.gov for this solicitation. No other method of bid submission 

will be accepted at this time. 

The Jacket number (524-648 R2) and bid opening date (October 25, 2021) must be specified in the subject line of 

the emailed bid submission. Bids received after 2:00pm EST on the bid opening date specified above will not be 

considered for award. 

NOTE: Bidders are to fill out, sign/initial, and return pages 9 and 10. 

 

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. 

PRE-AWARD 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 
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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 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. 

Vendors are expected to submit invoices within 30 days of job shipping/delivery. 

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. 
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CONTRACTOR NAME: __________________________ 

SHIPMENT(S): Shipments will be made from: City __________________________, State ________________ 

The city(ies) indicated above will be used for evaluation of transportation charges when shipment f.o.b. contractor’s 

city is specified. If no shipping point is indicated above, it will be deemed that the bidder 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. 

Bid Amount: $520,289.50 

- Item 4 Quantity Offered: _____________________ 

- Item 5 Quantity Offered: _____________________ 

Additional rates per M: 

- Item 1: _______________ 

- Item 2: _______________ 

- Item 3: _______________ 

- Item 4: _______________ 

- Item 5: _______________ 

- Item 6: _______________ 

- Item 7: _______________ 

- Item 8: _______________ 

- Item 9: _______________ 

 ____________________ 

 (Contractor’s Initials) 

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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 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. 

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

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 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. 

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) 

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THIS SECTION FOR GPO USE ONLY 

Certified by: Date: Contracting Officer: Date:

 (Initials) (Initials) 

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