TITLE: "SWIMMING UPSTREAM" NEWSLETTER, "HIGHLIGHTS" PAMPHLET, AND OTHER PUBLICATIONS

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Term JULY 1, 2016 to JUNE 30, 2017 (W/OPTIONS)

 

Basis FREDERIC PRINTING CO FUSE INC/FUSE MARKETING VISION GRAPHICS

Item No. DESCRIPTION of State 050 Code 34310 State 050 Code 34862 State 050 Code 91452

Award UNIT RATE COST UNIT RATE COST UNIT RATE COST

I. COMPLETE PRODUCT:

(a) Item "A" per printed page unit (Newletter)

5 Printing 4-Color Process, Makeready and Setup Charges 32 x 83.25 2,664.00 316.00 10,112.00 125.00 4,000.00

6 Printing 4-Color Process, Per 100 Copies 1600 x 2.18 3,488.00 69.20 110,720.00 20.00 32,000.00

(b) Item "B" (text) per printed page unit (Highlights)

1 Printing in a Single Ink Color, Makeready and Setup Charges 16 x 50.56 808.96 386.00 6,176.00 50.00 800.00

2 Printing in a Single Ink Color, Per 100 Copies 240 x 2.51 602.40 115.66 27,758.40 10.00 2,400.00

5 Printing 4-Color Process, Makeready and Setup Charges 8 x 151.41 1,211.28 521.00 4,168.00 125.00 1,000.00

6 Printing 4-Color Process, Per 100 Copies 120 x 3.58 429.60 176.40 21,168.00 20.00 2,400.00

(c) Item B (Pocket Folder Cover) per complete item (Highlights)

1 Printing in a Single Ink Color, Makeready and Setup Charges 1 x 1,216.00 1,216.00 460.00 460.00 500.00 500.00

2 Printing in a Single Ink Color, Per 100 Copies 15 x 16.36 245.40 129.60 1,944.00 130.00 1,950.00

3 Printing in Additional Ink Color(s), Makeready and Setup Charges 1 x 112.00 112.00 580.00 580.00 250.00 250.00

4 Printing in Additional Ink Color(s), Per 100 Copies 15 x 3.27 49.05 169.40 2,541.00 85.00 1,275.00

(d) Item "C" per complete item (Goldfold Separate)

5 Printing 4-Color Process, Makeready and Setup Charges 8 x 1,485.00 11,880.00 316.00 2,528.00 1,300.00 10,400.00

6 Printing 4-Color Process, Per 100 Copies 12 x 39.26 471.12 142.40 1,708.80 110.00 1,320.00

(e) Item "D" per complete item (Face & Back Brochures)

3 Printing in Additional Ink Color(s), Makeready and Setup Charges 4 x 109.00 436.00 316.00 1,264.00

4 Printing in Additional Ink Color(s), Per 100 Copies 240 x 3.08 739.20 40.00 9,600.00

5 Printing 4-Color Process, Makeready and Setup Charges 8 x 1,899.00 15,192.00 316.00 2,528.00 1,400.00 11,200.00

6 Printing 4-Color Process, Per 100 Copies 480 x 14.76 7,084.80 26.00 12,480.00 35.00 16,800.00

II. ADDITIONAL OPERATIONS:

(a) Digital Content Proof (single and multi-color) per trim/page-size unit 76 x 3.01 228.76 260.00 19,760.00 20.00 1,520.00

(b) One-Piece Laminated Color Proofs, per trim/page-size unit 56 x 3.01 168.56 86.00 4,816.00 40.00 2,240.00

(c) Timework, per hour 6 x 71.00 426.00 90.00 540.00 165.00 990.00

(d) Lamination (face and back), per each item 4800 x 1.93 9,264.00 45.00 216,000.00 1.18 5,664.00

CONTRACTOR TOTALS $56,717.13 $456,852.20 $96,709.00

DISCOUNT if any 2.000% 1,134.34

DISCOUNTED TOTALS $55,582.79 $456,852.20 $96,709.00

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THIS CONTRACT IS BEING SOLICITED AS A 

SMALL PURCHASE PROCUREMENT 

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Specifications by BS 

U.S. GOVERNMENT PUBLISHING OFFICE 

Denver, Colorado 

GENERAL TERMS, CONDITIONS, AND SPECIFICATIONS 

For the Procurement of 

"Swimming Upstream" Newsletter, "Highlights" Pamphlet,

and other various brochures 

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

U.S. Department of the Interior/US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) 

Endangered Fish/Upper Colorado River Recovery Program 

(Denver, CO) 

Single Award 

NOTICE TO OFFERORS: The term of this contract is for one year and up to four option years

beginning Date of Award (DOA). (NOTE: The anniversary date for this contract shall be observed as 

July 1, 2016). Special attention should be directed to the following clauses in Section 1 of this contract: 

"ECONOMIC PRICE ADJUSTMENT” and "NOTIFICATION".

The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause shall not 

exceed 5 years. The contractor will be notified not later than 30 days before the contract expires if 

the Government makes the decision to not exercise the option for a subsequent period. 

Notwithstanding the above, and at the request of the Government, the term of the contract may be 

further extended (e.g. unforeseen delay or protest precludes making award on follow-on contract) for 

such period of time that may be mutually agreeable to the GPO and the contractor. 

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION: Please review the attached specifications and SUBMIT OFFERS BY 

FAXING QUOTATIONS ON "SECTION 4 - SCHEDULE OF PRICES" NO LATER THAN: 

11:00 a.m. prevailing Denver, Colorado time, on July 25, 2016. 

Facsimile Telephone Number: (303) 236-5332 

Mail To: U.S. Government Publishing Office 

Denver Regional Office 

Suite 208, 12345 W. Alameda Parkway, 

Lakewood, CO 80228-2842 

RESTRICTION ON LOCATION OF PRODUCTION FACILITIES: All production facilities used in 

the manufacture of the product(s) ordered under this contract must be located within a 

25-mile radius of 44 Union Blvd, Lakewood CO 80228. 

NOTE: These specifications have been extensively revised. This is a display bid. Materials are 

available for inspection at the Denver RO (address above). 

For information of a technical nature call (303) 236-5292 (No collect calls) or email to 

infoDenver@gpo.gov . 
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SECTION 1 - GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS 

CONTRACT TERMS AND QUALITY ASSURANCE THROUGH ATTRIBUTES: Any contract 

which results from this Request for Quotation will be subject to the applicable articles of GPO Contract 

Terms (GPO Pub. 310.2, effective December 1, 1987 (Rev. June 2001)) and Quality Assurance Through 

Attributes Program (GPO Pub. 310.1, effective May 1979 (revised August 2002)). In case of conflict 

between these specifications and Contract Terms and/or Quality Assurance Through Attributes Program, 

these specifications will govern. 

The links for viewing of the most current versions of the mentioned documents are as follows: 

http://www.gpo.gov/pdfs/vendors/terms.pdf, & http://www.gpo.gov/pdfs/vendors/qatap.pdf 

GPO Publication 310.2, GPO Contract Terms, Contract Clause 5. Disputes, is hereby replaced with the 

June 2008 clause found at www.gpo.gov/pdfs/vendors/contractdisputes.pdf This June 2008 clause also 

cancels and supersedes any other disputes language currently included in existing contractual actions. 

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

to these specifications: 

Product Quality Levels: 

(a) Printing Attributes - Level II. 

(b) Finishing Attributes - Level II. 

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 Press Sheets 

P-8. Halftone Match (Single/Double Impression) OK'd Press Sheets 

P-9. Solid and Screen Tint Color Match OK'd Press Sheets 

P-10. Process Color Match OK'd Press Sheets 

Special Instructions: In the event that the Government waives inspection of press sheets, the following 

listed alternate standards (in order of precedence) shall become the Specified Standards: 

P-7. Approved Contract Proofs, average type dimension in publication. 

P-8. Approved Contract Proofs. 

P-9. Color swatch, Pantone Matching System color, and approved Contract Proofs. 

P-10. Approved Contract proofs and government furnished sample. 

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 the 

maximum 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 

period after 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 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. 
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The first period will extend from DOA through June 30, 2017, 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 period may vary. The first 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 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 April 1, 2016, called the base index. The percentage change (plus or minus) 

of the variable index from the base index will be the 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 

the invoice price is adjusted. 

NOTIFICATION: The contractor will be notified not later than 30 days before the contract expires if 

the Government makes the decision to not exercise the option for a subsequent period. 

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. The 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 DOA through June 30, 2017 plus for 

such additional period(s) as the contract is extended. All print orders issued hereunder are subject to 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" upon notification by the Government for purposes of the contract 

when it is electronically transmitted or otherwise physically 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 

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 activity identified on page one of 

these specifications. 
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The Government shall not be required to purchase from the contractor, any 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 be 

completed 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 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 

procure this requirement from another source. 

The Government may issue orders that provide for shipment/delivery to or performance at multiple 

destinations. 

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. 

INSPECTION OF MATERIAL: The previous printed samples will be available for examination at the 

U.S. Government Publishing Office, 12345 W Alameda Pkwy, Suite 208, Lakewood, CO 80228 

between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. local time, on any workday prior to the day of bid 

opening. 

Examination of materials by the offeror is an integral part of these specifications. No additional 

payment will be allowed for the correction of errors due to the failure of the contractor to examine the 

materials and thoroughly understand the nature and extent of the work to be performed. 

PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER (EFT): Public Law 104-134 of April 26, 1996, 

requires that Federal agencies convert from making payment by check to paying by electronic funds 

transfer (EFT). Accordingly, the U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) intends to issue payment 

by EFT under any contract or purchase order resulting from this solicitation 

To arrange for Electronic Funds Transfer payment, the contractor must complete a Standard Form 3881 

(ACH Vendor/Miscellaneous Payment Enrollment Form) and submit it to: U.S. Government 

Publishing Office, Procurement Accounting Division, Stop FMC, Washington, DC 20401. A copy 

of SF-3881 is available to be downloaded from the GPO Internet site at http://www.gpo.gov/ 

vendors/sfas.htm as an Adobe Acrobat PDF file. A new SF-3881 should be submitted for changes in 

company or financial institution information. Contractors already registered for EFT with the GPO need 

not reapply. 

The need for GPO Form 1034, "Public Voucher for Purchases" has been eliminated. You may use 

your own company’s invoice or while supplies last, at your option, you may continue to use GPO Form 

1034. To expedite your payment, remember to include the following items on your invoice: 

Jacket/Term Contract Number, Print order number, Discount terms, Quantity shipped, and Total 

Cost. Continue to submit evidence of shipment and/or delivery with your voucher/invoice. 

Although not a requirement at this time, the contractor is encouraged to submit the "Bar Code Cover 

Sheet" with the request for payment. The use of this document will greatly facilitate prompt payment to 

the contractor. The following website address will allow you to create the GPO payment barcode cover 

page http://winapps.access.gpo.gov/fms/vouchers/barcode/. 
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PAYMENT: The Government Publishing Office will utilize the following procedure. Billing 

certification sheets for the work performed will be sent by the contractor to the ordering agency for 

examination and certification as to correctness of the billing as applicable to the work performed. The 

ordering agency is required to return the signed billing certification to the contractor within five (5) 

workdays of receipt. 

After examination and certification by the ordering agency the invoice/voucher, print order, proof of 

delivery, and the agency signed billing certification must be submitted to: Comptroller, 

U.S. Government Publishing Office, North Capitol and H Streets, NW, Washington, D.C. 20401. 

In addition the contractor is instructed to fax a duplicate set of these documents to the Denver 

GPO office. The fax number is 303-236-5304 or emailed to infodenver@gpo.gov.

For the purpose of earning the discount when a prompt payment discount is offered by a bidder, time 

will be computed from the date a correct invoice/voucher, print order, proof of delivery, and the 

agency signed billing certification is received by the GPO. 

Exception to the Billing Certification Requirement: On all GPO Denver placed orders with print 

order series 05000, 25000, 45000, 65000, 85000 the billing certification requirement is WAIVED. 

NOTICE TO OFFERORS: The offer (SECTION 4 - SCHEDULE OF PRICES) may be facsimile 

transmitted direct to GPO office. 
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SECTION 2 - SPECIFICATIONS

SCOPE: These specifications cover the production of various brochures and pamphlets requiring such 

operations as electronic pre-press, proofs, printing in 1 to 4 colors (including 4-color process), binding, 

packing, and distribution. 

TITLE: US Fish and Wildlife Service "Swimming Upstream" Newsletter, "Highlights" Pamphlet, and 

other various brochures. 

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: 

Item A - "Swimming Upstream" Newsletter – Approximately 16 pages, self-cover. 

Item B - "Highlights" Pamphlet – Approximately 16 text pages plus a centerspread foldout 34 x 11" and 

a pocket folder as a separate cover. 

Item C - A separate centerspread foldout of Item B with changes. 

Item D - Various face and back brochures.

Samples are available for inspection at the Denver Regional Office – see clause "INSPECTION OF 

MATERIAL" on Page 4 of these specifications. 

FREQUENCY OF ORDERS: 

Item A - Approximately 2 orders per year. 

Item B - One order per year. 

Item C - One order per year (coordinates with Item B). 

Item D - Approximately 2 orders per year. 

QUANTITY: 

Item A - approximately 4,000 - 9,000 copies per order. 

Item B - approximately 1,500 – 2,000 copies per order. 

Item C - approximately 1,500 - 2,000 copies per order. 

Item D - approximately 5,000 – 10,000 copies per order. 

NOTE: Items B and C are usually ordered together. 

TRIM SIZE: 

Item A - 8-1/2 x 11”. 

Item B – Text: 8-1/2 x 11" plus separate Pocket Folder Cover: 9 x 12" constructed, and centerspread 

 foldout 34 x 11". 

Item C - 34 x11" folds to 8-1/2 x 11". 

Item D - 16 x 9" folds to 4 x 9". 

GOVERNMENT TO FURNISH: Print order. Electronic files. In addition to the electronic files the 

contractor will be furnished one hard copy visual or electronic PDF file to be used as a visual ONLY. 

Files will be provided as follows: 

CD-ROM, DVD, thumb drive, or similar will be provided, or at the Government’s option, the data will 

be transmitted direct to the contractor’s facility via e-mail or to contractor's FTP site. The electronic 

media furnished by the Government will be generated on a MAC System or PC, Windows XP, Windows 

7, 8, or 10 platform in a variety of software formats including, but not limited to: Adobe InDesign, 

Adobe Illustrator, Adobe PhotoShop, or Adobe Acrobat PDF. NOTE: The contractor is to support 

upgrades of application software within one month of notification by ordering agency. 
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Contractor must be capable of accepting data in these platform/formats for either direct input or 

conversion to his/her system as part of their basic charge to the Government. No additional time or 

compensation will be given to the contractor for common errors associated with file output from a 

different platform. See "Inspection of Files" for brief description of common errors. The contractor will 

be responsible for proofreading converted formats to ensure that all fonts have transferred platforms 

completely. Contractor will be responsible for final output that is in conformance with the visuals as 

provided. 

Fonts: Various PostScript Type 1 (printer and screen) fonts, True Type fonts, and Open Type fonts will 

be provided with each order. NOTE: The fonts provided are the property of the ordering agency and are 

provided for use on the order only. Using the furnished fonts for any job other than this one violates 

copyright law. All fonts should be eliminated from contractor's archive immediately after completion of 

the production run. 

Data will be provided in native application format with all necessary scans and graphics properly linked 

and in final position. Some files may be compressed using PKZip or similar compression software. 

INSPECTION OF FILES: Contractor to perform a basic check, preflight of the furnished files. Check 

for damaged disks, missing or damaged files, missing or damaged fonts, missing bleeds, improper trim 

size, improper color definition, and so on. The Contractor will not receive additional compensation or 

time for common errors associated with the output of files. Common errors include, but are not limited 

to: 1) color issues and shifts (RGB color data, no spot colors, loss of black plate), 2) page integrity (text 

reflow or type substitution), 3) errors associated with embedded graphics, 4) missing prepress features 

(e.g. bleeds, trim marks), 5) loss of text characters from graphic elements, 6) defining proper file output 

selection for the imaging device being used. The contractor is responsible for creating/extending bleeds, 

creating or correcting (altering) any necessary trapping, setting proper screen angles and frequency, 

defining proper file output selection for the imaging device being used, and ensuring that the black type 

is a solid black NOT a process build. Any errors other than those just described, media damage, or data 

corruption that might interfere with proper file imaging discovered at that time must be reported to the 

Contracting Officer IMMEDIATELY upon discovery. 

Prior to making any revisions, the contractor must make a "copy" of the original files, and then proceed 

to make any revisions to the "copy" as required. Upon delivery of the printed product the contractor 

must provide corrected native applications files (digital deliverables) if files are modified during 

production. The digital deliverables must be an exact reproduction of the final printed piece in native 

application file format (includes all files), and must be returned on the same media as the supplied files. 

The Government will NOT accept as digital deliverables PostScript files, Adobe Acrobat Portable 

Document Format (PDF) files, or any proprietary file formats unless specifically requested elsewhere in 

these specifications. 

Contractor must provide final output with text equivalent to a minimum of 2400 dpi and all equal to 175 

line screen or finer. 

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. The contractor's responsibilities include: 

CONSULTATION: It is anticipated that prior to placing a print order or during the course of 

production of an order, the FWS may consult with the contractor (over the telephone or face-to-face 

contact) regarding technical matters under the specifications involving electronic media. A majority of 

consultations will be limited to short telephone and/or person-to-person inquiries of a technical nature 
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that will NOT require access to the contractor’s electronic pre-press system (EPS). This level of 

consultation, which may occur frequently, shall be at no cost to the Government. 

For more complex consultations (i.e. those that require data to be downloaded into contractor’s EPS for 

viewing and, if necessary, manipulation), a timework charge will be permitted. This level of 

consultation requires the issuance of a print order, as the consultation will be job specific. The time 

involved will be agreed upon by FWS personnel and the contractor upon completion of the consultation 

and added to the print order. Any disagreement on the amount of chargeable time shall be referred to 

the Contracting Officer for final resolution. 

PROOFS: As Ordered: 

One set digital content and digital color content proofs. Digital proofs must be created using the same 

Raster Image Processor (RIP) that will be used to produce the product. Proofs shall be collated in page 

sequence with all elements in proper position (not pasted up), imaged face and back, and trimmed to the 

finished size of the product. 

One set, high resolution one-piece analog laminated color proofs may be submitted provided direct to 

plate is used to produce the final product, or one-piece digital color proofs (Kodak Approval, Screen 

TrueRite, Polaroid PolaProof, Latran Prediction, CreoSpectrum, or Fuji Final Proof) with a minimum 

resolution of 2400 x 2400 dpi and must show halftone dot. These proofs must have all elements in 

proper position (illustrations and text matter composited). The proofs should have color control bars, tint 

patches and dot gain scale (such as, Brunner, GATF, GRETAG, or RIT) repeated across sheet. Dye 

Sublimation (Rainbow), Color inkjet (Dupont Digital Waterproof, Iris, Epson), photographic, and 

overlay proofs are not acceptable. 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 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. 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 be used for color match on press. 

The contractor will be responsible for performing all necessary proofreading to insure that the proofs are 

in conformity with the copy submitted. 

Proofs must be clean, free of ink smudges, with all images clearly legible. All proofs must be collated 

in sets, numbered sequentially, and have a 1" clear margin on all sides. Proofs must be identified with 

the jacket number, program number, print order number, and proof date, at least 1⁄2" from the type area. 

The contractor's firm name must not appear on any proofs. 

If any contractor's errors are serious enough in the opinion of the GPO to require revised proofs, the 

revised proofs are to be provided at no expense to the Government. No extra time can be allowed for 

this reproofing; such operations must be accomplished within the original production schedule allotted 

in the specifications. 

The contractor must not print prior to receipt of an "OK to print". 

Submit proofs together with all of the furnished material to: 
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US Department of the Interior, US Fish and Wildlife Service

Upper Colorado River Recovery Program

Attn: Melanie Fischer, (303) 236-9881

Suite 120 

44 Union Blvd. 

Lakewood, CO 80228 INSIDE DELIVERY REQUIRED 

FILMS: Films are NOT required; computer to plate is acceptable and is the preferred method of 

production. At the contractor's option, they may use film; however; the Government will not pay for any 

film costs, even if these costs are the result of author's alterations. 

Output resolution: Where electronic media is provided, the contractor MUST generate images, whether 

via films or direct to plate, text equivalent to a minimum of 2400 dpi and all flattones, halftones (gray 

scale illustrations), and CMYK graphics equal to 175 line screen or finer. At contractor's option, 

stochastic screening may be used, provided the FM screens (microdots) must be equivalent to or better 

than 175 line screen. Stochastic screening is the preferred method. 

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. Paper used under this contract MUST conform to the Resource 

Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976 and all subsequent amendments. Additional information 

regarding this will be furnished upon request. 

Paper usage by item as follows: 

 Items A, B (text and centerspread foldout), and C - White No. 1 Coated Text, Dull-Finish, basis 

weight: 100 lbs per 500 sheets, 25 x 38", equal to JCP Code A261 (equal to Flo Dull Book or 

Sterling Matte Text). 

 Item D - White No. 1 Coated Text, Dull-Finish, basis weight: 80 lbs per 500 sheets, 25 x 38", 

equal to JCP Code A261 (equal to Flo Dull Book or Sterling Matte). 

 Item B - (Cover/Pocket Folder) - White Smooth-Finish Cover, basis weight: 80 lbs per 500 

sheets, 20 x 26”, equal to JCP Code L21 - exception: Target brightness 95% (equal to Lynx or 

Classic Crest). 

All paper must have the grain parallel to the spine/fold. 

Upon award, the contractor shall provide the ordering agency with paper samples that are available for 

use under this contract. 

PRINTING: 

Item A: Print head to head in 4-color process. 

Item B: The separate cover/pocket folder prints in black ink or a single Pantone color, on occasion one 

or more additional pantone colors may be required. All text prints in black ink. The center spread 

foldout prints in 4-color process (overall length of the center spread piece is 34", eight panels, double 

gate fold into the center bind). Covers, text, and center spread foldout will print head to head with heavy 

ink coverage. Printed folios may reverse (drop out of image). NOTE: Center spread will reproduce 

separately as Item C (see below). Samples are available for inspection at the Denver RO. 
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Item C: A reproduction of the center spread as described above in Item B with the following 

exceptions: 1) Two inside folioed pages to be replaced (content change) with outside title panels; and 2) 

The removal of folios on all pages/panels. Samples are available for inspection at the Denver RO. 

Item D: Print head to head in a single ink color or in 4 color process. An occasional order will print 

with additional inks. 

Match Pantone number(s) as indicated on the print order. 

Ink coverage on all orders is expected to be approximately 60% or greater (with all ink colors 

combined) and will include numerous solid areas. 

MARGINS: The majority of the items produced as Item "A" - bleeds on all sides. Item "B" - text and 

cover/pocket folder bleed one or more sides. Item "C" and Item "D" – bleeds on all sides. Follow the 

trim marks as noted in the electronic media. 

BINDING: 

Item A: Self-cover, saddle stitch, trim three sides. 

Item B: The cover to be produced as a double pocket folder. Overall flat size of cover is 19-1/2 x 17" 

which includes 5" deep pockets at the left and right with "V" cut center relief feature between pockets 

and 3/4" die-cut glue tabs at the left and right. Glue tabs to inside of pockets. Inside left pocket will die 

cut with up to 4 slits for business card insert(s) and the right inside pocket will die cut with a straight 

line slit approximately 4" in length for insertion of undersized materials. Fold to a finished trim size of 9 

x 12". Score on all folds. Included in the text, is the center spread foldout with one panel which opens to 

the left and one panel opens to the right, bound in as a double gatefold in the center bind (overall length 

of the center spread piece is 34", eight page/panels). Gather the pocket folder cover with text (including 

double gate fold center spread) centered top and bottom in the 12" depth and saddle stitch in two places. 

Item C: Trim 4 sides to 34 x 11" double gatefold to 8-1/2 x 11". 

Item D: Trim 4 sides to 16 x 9", accordion fold to 4 x 9". Laminate approximately 10 to 20% of the 

total quantity face and back copies with 3 mil laminate on each side, edge seal, and fold to 4 x 9". 

Laminate may extend approximately 1/8" over trim on all sides to allow an adequate seal. Folded 

laminated copies must lay flat after folding, and be completely sealed and waterproof. At the 

contractor's option, they may use an approximately 1/16" relief cut on the folds, out of base printed 

document (not the laminate), to facilitate folding on laminated copies.

PACKING: Shrink film wrap in suitable units, or as indicated on print order. Pack in shipping 

containers. 

Exception to GPO contract terms: Each shipping container must not exceed 20 pounds when fully 

packed. 

Pallets are required for all destinations receiving 10 or more shipping containers. 

INSPECTION SAMPLES: Occasionally, when so indicated on the print order or otherwise requested, 

the first two copies, as soon as completed, must be sent for inspection to the U.S. Government 

Publishing Office, Denver Regional Office, Suite 208, 12345 W. Alameda Parkway, Lakewood, 

CO 80228-2842, Attn: Inspection Samples. 

These copies shall be considered as sample copies, and cannot be deducted from the total quantity 

ordered. The package or envelope containing these samples must be identified by the GPO jacket 

number, program number, print order number, title, and include a facsimile of the print order on which 
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these samples were ordered. The contractor must comply with the shipping schedule regardless of this 

requirement for inspection samples. The contractor will be notified of the test results only if there are 

deficiencies. 

DEPARTMENTAL RANDOM COPIES (BLUE LABEL): All orders must be divided into equal 

sublots in accordance with the chart shown below. A random sample must be selected from each sublot. 

Do not choose copies from the same general area in each sublot. The contractor will be required to 

execute a statement furnished by GPO certifying that copies were selected as directed. The random 

copies constitute a part of the total quantity ordered, and no additional charge will be allowed. 

Quantity Number of

Ordered Sublots

500 - 3,200 50

3,201 - 10,000 80

10,001 - 35,000 125

35,001 and over 200

These randomly selected samples must be packed separately and must be identified by a special 

government-furnished Blue label, which is to be affixed to each affected container. These random 

sample copies must be recorded separately on all shipping documents and sent in accordance with the 

distribution list. 

In addition, a copy of the PRINT ORDER/SPECIFICATION along with the signed selection certificate, 

furnished, must be included with the samples. 

QUALITY ASSURANCE RANDOM COPIES: In addition to the Departmental Random Copies (Blue 

Label), the contractor may be required to submit quality assurance random copies to test for compliance 

against the specifications. The print order will indicate the number required, if any. When ordered, the 

contractor must divide the entire order into equal sublots and select a copy from a different general area 

of each sublot. The contractor will be required to execute a statement furnished by GPO certifying that 

copies were selected as directed. Copies will be paid for at the running rate quoted in the contractor’s 

offer and their cost will not be a consideration for award. 

Business Reply Mail labels will be furnished for mailing the quality assurance random copies. The 

copies are to be mailed at the same time as the first scheduled shipment. A copy of the print order must 

be included. 

A U.S. Postal Service approved Certificate of Mailing, identified by Program, Jacket and Print Order 

numbers must be furnished with billing for reimbursement of certificate fee. 

DISTRIBUTION: Ship f.o.b. destination to addresses in the Denver, CO commercial zone. Complete 

addresses and quantities will be furnished with the print order. It is anticipated that each print order will 

require shipment to one or two destinations in Denver, CO with INSIDE DELIVERY REQUIRED to 

each. 

Twenty-five (25) copies of each order (plus "Blue Label" sample copies) will be delivered 

f.o.b. destination to: 

US Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Upper Colorado River Recovery Program

Attn: Melanie Fischer, (303) 236-9881

Suite 120 

44 Union Boulevard INSIDE DELIVERY REQUIRED 

Lakewood, CO 80228-1807 

Upon completion of each order, all furnished materials must be returned to the address above. 
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The government will require delivery to the following 2 addresses f.o.b. destination (*freight prepaid 

and add) with quantities required as noted below. Agencies are advised to review Circular Letter NO. 

793 regarding Superintendent of Documents copies or contact the Denver Regional Office at (303) 236-

5294 for any clarification. The ordering agency in cooperation with Superintendent of Documents has 

determined that the following quantities will be ordered: 

15 copies to: (Every order) 1 copy to: (Every order) 

BAC (By-Law) 1525-01 BAC (C&I) 1523-01 

Library of Congress U.S. Government Publishing Office 

U.S./Anglo Division Federal Depository Library Program 

U.S. Government Documents Section Mail Stop: FDLP 

101 Independence Avenue, SE 44 H Street, NW Loading Dock 

Washington, DC 20540-4274 Washington, DC 20401 

 Mark For: Depository File Copies Marked: Item No. 0612 

INSIDE DELIVERY REQUIRED ON ALL ORDERS. 

*The contractor will be reimbursed for actual freight costs for Superintendent of Documents shipments 

by submitting a properly completed shipping receipt with the billing voucher/invoice for payment. 

All expenses incidental to returning materials and furnishing sample copies must be borne by the 

contractor. 

RECEIPT FOR DELIVERY: The contractor must furnish their own receipts for delivery. These 

receipts must include the GPO jacket, program, and print order numbers; total quantity delivered; 

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

accepting delivery. 

PRESS SHEET INSPECTION: Final makeready 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, the 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 GPO Publication 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. 

A representative(s) of the Government may inspect press sheets at the contractor's plant when the job is 

going to press. These representatives will make their inspections on any official Government work day 

(Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., contractor's local time), and suitable space shall be 

provided at the plant for this purpose. It is anticipated that nearly all of the orders under this contract 

will require press sheet inspection. 

The contractor shall notify the Government Publishing Office of the date and the time that the press 

sheets will be available. In order that proper arrangements can be made, notification must be given at 

least 72 hours in advance of the time scheduled for inspection of the press sheets. Notify: Diane 

Abeyta, Denver Regional Office at (303) 236-5292 and Melanie Fischer at (303) 236-9881. 
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The contractor must furnish a suitable viewing light for color transparencies during press sheet 

inspection. Examples of acceptable viewers are Macbeth Avlit Standard View Model T-214, Macbeth 

Prooflite Model V-135, or Macbeth Examo-Lite Fixture Model TC-440. 

SCHEDULE: Adherence to this schedule must be maintained. The contractor must not start production 

of any job prior to receipt of the individual print order. 

Furnished material and proofs must be picked up from and delivered to: US Department of the Interior, 

US Fish and Wildlife Service, Upper Colorado River Recovery Program, Attn: Melanie Fischer (303) 

236-9881, Suite 120, 44 Union Blvd, Lakewood CO 80228. 

The proof hold period by the Government begins when the proofs are received by the designated party 

and ends when the contractor is notified that the proofs are available for pick-up by the contractor or 

their designated service. 

The schedule for each item is as follows: 

ITEM SCHEDULE Proof Hold period 

Item A Delivery within 12 workdays 3 days

Item B and C Delivery within 5-10 workdays 1-2 days 

Item D Delivery within 15–20 workdays 3 days

*It is anticipated that 75% of the orders will be required within 15 workdays with the remainder 

required within 20 workdays. Proofs will be held the number of workdays as above from receipt by the 

agency until the proofs are made available for pickup by the contractor. 

Note: The contractor is required to ship, as per the schedule as noted above, to only the two 

Superintendent of Documents addresses in Washington, D. C. as listed above. 

Proofs, along with the Government furnished material, a copy of the print order, the contractor's usual 

proof cover memo form, and information identifying a point of contact and their phone number at the 

contractor's plant will be sent directly to the ordering agency by the contractor. The contractor is 

directed to use the furnished "Proof" label (or contractor’s standard "Proof" label provided it contains a 

full identification of the order) and to include a filled-out return bill of lading or similar document to be 

used by the agency for the return of the proofs. The cost of transporting of the proofs and the 

furnished materials BOTH ways is to be borne by the contractor. The contractor has the option of 

using their own personnel to pick up and deliver the proofs. Any terms and conditions on the 

contractor's proof documents are subordinate to GPO Contract Terms. 

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

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

due time, the contractor will not be relieved of any responsibility in meeting the shipping schedule 

because of failure to request such information. 
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SECTION 3 - DETERMINATION OF AWARD

The Government will determine the lowest offer by applying the prices quoted in the "SCHEDULE OF 

PRICES" to the following units of production which are the estimated requirements to produce one 

year's work under this contract. These units do not constitute, nor are they to be construed as, a 

guarantee of the volume of work which may be ordered under this contract. 

The following item designations correspond to those listed in the "SCHEDULE OF PRICES."

 (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) 

I. (a) XXX XXX XXX XXX 32 1600

 (b) 16 240 XXX XXX 8 120

 (c) 1 15 1 15 XXX XXX

 (d) XXX XXX XXX XXX 8 12

 (e) XXX XXX 4 240 8 480

 

II. (a) 76 

 (b) 56 

 (c) 6 

 (d) 4800 

NOTE: RESTRICTED PRODUCTION AREA LIMITATIONS. THE FACILITIES MUST BE 

LOCATED WITHIN A 25-MILE RADIUS OF 44 UNION BLVD, LAKEWOOD CO 80228. 

NOTE: THIS IS A DISPLAY JOB. BIDDERS ARE CAUTIONED TO INSPECT MATERIALS AT 

DENVER RO PRIOR TO SUBMITTING OFFERS (see Page 4 of these specifications). 
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SECTION 4 - SCHEDULE OF PRICES 

Offers submitted are f.o.b. destination. 

Offers for each item listed in its respective format group, as defined in "Section 2. - 

SPECIFICATIONS", must include the cost of all required materials and operations in accordance with 

these specifications. 

The offeror must make an entry in each of the spaces provided. Offers submitted with any obliteration, 

revision, or alteration of the order and manner of submitting offers may be declared nonresponsive. 

Offers submitted with "NB" (No Quote), "NA" (Not Applicable), or blank spaces for an item may be 

declared nonresponsive. 

An entry of "NC" (No Charge) shall be entered if the offeror intends to furnish individual items at no 

charge to the Government. 

Prices must be submitted for the entire term of the contract and offers qualified for a lesser period will 

not be considered. 

The Contracting Officer reserves the right to reject any offer that contains prices for individual items of 

production (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 such action would be in the best interest of the Government. 

All vouchers/invoices submitted to the GPO shall be based on the most economical method of 

production. 

Fractional quantities will be prorated. 

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I. COMPLETE PRODUCT: Prices offered shall include the cost of all required materials 

(including paper and binding) and all operations necessary for the complete production and 

distribution of the product listed in accordance with these specifications. 

A page unit will be defined as follows: To determine the number of units divide the total square inches 

of the trim size of the product by 94 square inches, fractions will be counted as a whole. 

Printing in a Single Printing in Additional Printing 4-color 

Ink Color Ink Color(s) Process 

Makeready Per Makeready Per Makeready Per 

and Setup 100 and Setup 100 and Setup 100 

Charges Copies Charges Copies Charges Copies 

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) 

(a) Item "A" 

per printed page unit..... $ XXX $ XXX $ XXX $ XXX $ _______ $ _______ 

(b) Item "B" (text) *

per printed page unit..... $ _______ $ _______ $ XXX $ XXX $ _______ $ _______ 

(c) Item B (Pocket Folder 

Cover) 

per complete item ...... $ _______ $ _______ $ _____ $ _____ $ XXX $ XXX 

(d) Item "C"

per complete item ...... $ XXX $ XXX $ XXX $ XXX $ ________ $ _______ 

(e) Item "D"

per complete item ...... $ XXX $ XXX $ _______ $ ________ $ ________ $ _______ 

 * Item B Centerspread foldin will be charged in page units under Item I. (b).

II. ADDITIONAL OPERATIONS: 

(a) Digital Content Proof (single and multi-color)........... per trim/page-size unit ... $ ________ 

(b) One-Piece Laminated Color Proofs........................ per trim/page-size unit ... $ ________ 

(c) Timework...................................................... per hour ..................... $ ________

NOTE: "Timework" must be supported by a statement outlining in detail the operation for which payment is claimed. 

Timework will only be allowed under exceptional circumstances and must specifically authorized on the print order or 

subsequent Contract Modification(s). In case of dispute the Contracting Officer reserves the right to be the final judge as to 

the operation and/or number of hours chargeable under II. (c). 

(d) Lamination* (face and back)................................. per each item ............... $ ________

*Note: Pricing should include Lamination of both sides. This should include all materials and operations necessary to 

produce the product including folding, scoring, relief cuts in item I(e), etc. so the end product lays flat after folding and 

is completely sealed (waterproof) per specifications. 

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DISCOUNTS ARE OFFERED FOR PAYMENT AS FOLLOWS: 

__________ Percent, _________calendar days. See Article 12 "Discounts" of Solicitation Provisions in 

GPO Contract Terms (Pub. 310.2). 

Offeror hereby acknowledges amendment(s) number (ed) _________________________ 

OFFEROR'S NAME AND SIGNATURE: When responding by Fax or Mail, fill out and return one 

copy of all pages in "Section 4. - SCHEDULE OF PRICES", including initialing where indicated. 

Offeror _____________________________________________________ __________________

 Contractor's Code 

____________________________________________________________________________________ 

(Street Address) 

___________________________________________________________________________________

(City - State) 

By ______________________________________________________________________________

 (Signature and title of person authorized to sign this offer) 

_____________________________________________________ _________________________

(Person to be contacted) (Telephone Number) 

 ________________________________________ _________________________

e-mail address (Facsimile Number) 

OFFERORS THAT ACCESS THE SPECIFICATIONS FOR THIS SOLICITATION VIA THE 

INTERNET FROM THE GPO WEBSITE MUST ACCESS THE GPO FORM 910 "BID" FROM 

THE PDF FILE AND SUBMIT IT ALONG WITH THE "SCHEDULE OF PRICES" AS 

REQUESTED BY THESE SPECIFICATIONS. 
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SAMPLE OF THE QUOTE ENVELOPE 

In order to ensure proper processing of all offers the following information is suggested 

on all quote envelopes. 

Program Number 2851-SP

From: _________________________ 

Address:_________________________ 

 _________________________ 

 

Postage 

Stamp 

Required 

Here 

Offer Enclosed 

Offers will be received until 

July 25, 2016 

at 11 A.M. prevailing Denver time. 

U.S. Government Publishing Office 

Denver Regional Office 

Suite 208 

12345 W. Alameda Parkway 

Lakewood, CO 80228-2842