PROGRAM 2567-S 

TITLE Scheduled Publications

TERM January 18, 2019 Through November 30, 2019 BASIS OF

ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION AWARD UNIT RATE COST UNIT RATE COST UNIT RATE COST UNIT RATE COST UNIT RATE COST UNIT RATE COST UNIT RATE COST

I. COMPLETE PRODUCT:

(a) Printing Front and Center:

(1) Makeready and/or Setup...per issue 12 $160.00 $1,920.00 $110.00 $1,320.00 $120.00 $1,440.00 $90.00 $1,080.00 $150.00 $1,800.00 $45.00 $540.00 $60.00 $720.00

(2) Running Per 100 copies...per issue 180 $14.00 $2,520.00 $7.00 $1,260.00 $12.00 $2,160.00 $9.00 $1,620.00 $13.00 $2,340.00 $15.00 $2,700.00 $11.42 $2,055.60

(b) Printing Living Better Magazine:

(1) Makeready and/or Setup Charges....per issue 4 $665.00 $2,660.00 $220.00 $880.00 $1,240.00 $4,960.00 $650.00 $2,600.00 $775.00 $3,100.00 $495.00 $1,980.00 $497.00 $1,988.00

(2) Running Per 100 copies...per issue 48 $85.00 $4,080.00 $90.00 $4,320.00 $48.00 $2,304.00 $40.00 $1,920.00 $35.00 $1,680.00 $85.00 $4,080.00 $49.27 $2,364.96

II. ADDITIONAL OPERATIONS:

(a) Front and Center Proofs:

(1) Hard Copy Proofs....per issue 1 $125.00 $125.00 $100.00 $100.00 $40.00 $40.00 $90.00 $90.00 $125.00 $125.00 $15.00 $15.00 $10.75 $10.75

(2) PDF "Soft" Proofs....per issue 11 $55.00 $605.00 $32.00 $352.00 $10.00 $110.00 $45.00 $495.00 $50.00 $550.00 N/C $0.00 $16.25 $178.75

(b) Living Better Magazine Proofs:

(1) Hard Copy Proofs...per issue 1 $225.00 $225.00 $100.00 $100.00 $320.00 $320.00 $135.00 $135.00 $175.00 $175.00 $185.00 $185.00 $40.00 $40.00

(2) PDF "Soft" Proofs....per issue 3 $80.00 $240.00 $32.00 $96.00 $50.00 $150.00 $75.00 $225.00 $75.00 $225.00 N/C $0.00 $50.00 $150.00

CONTRACTORS TOTALS $12,375.00 $8,428.00 $11,484.00 $8,165.00 $9,995.00 $9,500.00 $7,508.06

PROMPT PAYMENT DISCOUNT 2.00% $247.50 0.00% $0.00 1.00% $114.84 2.00% $163.30 1.00% $99.95 1.00% $95.00 0.25% $18.77

DISCOUNTED TOTALS 20 DAYS $12,127.50 NET $8,428.00 20 DAYS $11,369.16 20 DAYS $8,001.70 20 DAYS $9,895.05 20 DAYS $9,405.00 20 DAYS $7,489.29

Abstracted by: Teri Shoffstall 12/19/2018

Verified by: Linda Price 12/28/2018

Contract Awarded To: LOPEZ PRINTING

PRINT SYNERGY

Brockton, MA

LOPEZ PRINTING

San Antonio, TX

ECOPRINT

Silver Sprint, MD

MCDONALD & EUDY

Temple Hills, MD

AWARDED

K-B OFFSET

State College, PA

WBC INC. dba LITHEXCEL

Albuquerque, NM

PRODUCTION PRESS

Jacksonville, IL
Columbus, Ohio

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GENERAL TERMS, CONDITIONS, AND SPECIFICATIONS ^

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TERM OF CONTRACTThe term of this contract is for 1 year (base year period of Date of Award through November 30,2019)and up to 4 option

year periods (December 1, 2019 through November 30, 2020, December 1, 2020 through November 30, 2021, December

2021 through Novmeber 30, 2022, and December 1, 2022 through November 30, 2023). Special attention is directed to the

following provision and clauses m Section 1 of this contract: "Option to Extend Term of Contract", and "Economic Price

Adjustment."

SUBMIT QUOTE TO

U.S. Government Publishing Office, Columbus Regional Office, 1335 Dublin Road, Suite 112-B, Columbus, OH 43215.

Quote must be clearly marked on the outermost envelope/package with company name and address of the bidder, program

number, and quote date. Bidder's option to telefax quote to Columbus RO, (614) 488-4577. Telegraphic and e-mail quotestransmitted to GPO offices WILL NOT be considered.

QUOTES ARE REQUESTED BY: 2:00 p.m., prevailing Columbus, Ohio time on

December 19, 2018

Quotes must be received by above date and time, late quotes will not be considered.

BffiDERS PLEASE NOTE

• Bidders are cautioned to familiarize themselves with all provisions of this contract before bidding.

• The GPO 910 "BID" Form is no longer required. Bidders are to fill out, sign/initial, as applicable, all pages of

SECTION 4. - SCHEDULE OF PRICES.

• GPO has issued a new GPO Publication 310.2, GPO Contract Terms - Solicitations Provisions, Supplemental

Specifications, and Contract Clause (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://ww\v.gpo.sov/how-to-work-vvith-us/vendors/forms-and-standards along with a list of major revisions.

• Abstracts of contract prices are available at https://www.gpo,sov/ho\v-to-work-with-us/vendors/contract-pricing• For information of a technical nature call Linda Price at (614) 488 4616, ext. 7 (No collect calls)
• GPO Contract Terms (GPO Publication 310.2:

httDS://\vww.gDo.gov/docs/default-source/forms-and-standards-files-for-vendofs/contract-terms-01-18.pdf

• GPO QATAP (GPO Publication 310.1):

https://\\'\\r\v.gpo.gov/docs/default-source/foi-ms-and-standards-files-for-vendors/qatap.pdf

• More GPO Publications can be found at:

https://www.gDO.gov/how-to-work-with-us/vendors/fonns-and-standards.

QUALITY ASSURANCE LEVELS AND STANDARDS

The following levels and standards shall apply to these specifications:

Product Quality Levels:

(a) Printing Attributes - Level HI. This shall include an image reproduced by any means.(b) Finishing Attributes — Level III.

Inspection Levels (from ANSI/ASQC Z 1.4):

(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 Approved ProofsP-8. Halftone Match (Single and Double Impression) Approved ProofsP-10. Process Color Match Furnished File/Approved Proofs

Prior to award, contractor may be required to provide information related to specific equipment that will be

used for production.

EXTENSION OF TERM OF CONTRACT

At the request of the Government, the term of any contract resulting from this solicitation may be extended

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

OPTION TO EXTEND TERM OF CONTRACT

The Government has the option to extend the term of this contract for a period of 12 months by written notice

to the contractor not later than 30 days before the contract expires. If the Government exercises this option,the extended contract shall be considered to include this clause, except, the total duration of the contract may

not exceed 5 years (November 30,2023) as a result of, and including, any extension(s) added under this

clause. Further extension may be negotiated under the "Extension of Term of Contract" clause. See also"Economic Price Adjustment" clause for authorized pricing adjustment(s).
be eligible for adjustment during the second and any succeeding performance period(s). For eachperformance 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. The

first period will extend from Date of Award through November 30, 2019, and the second and any

succeeding period(s) will extend for 12 months from the end of the last preceding period, except that thelength 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 intervalending August 31, 2018, called the base index. The percentage change (plus or minus) of the variable indexfrom 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 ortransportation costs and separately adjusted paper prices. Payment discounts shall be applied after the invoice

price is adjusted.

If the Government exercises an option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this "EconomicPrice Adjustment" clause.

NOTE: This contract does not have a Paper Price Adjustment clause.

PRE-AWARD SURVEYIn order to determine the responsibility of the prime contractor or any subcontractor, the Government reservesthe right to conduct an on-site pre-award 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 ofa contract.
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 Date of Award through November 30, 2019 plus for suchadditional period(s) as the contract is extended. All print orders issued hereunder are subject to the terms andconditions 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 theschedule.

REQUIREMENTSThis 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 clauseentitled "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(s) all the items

set forth which are required to be purchased by the Government activity identified on page 1.

The Government shall not be required to purchase from the contractors), requirements in excess of the limiton 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(s) within the time specified in the order, and the rights and obligations of the

contractors) 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/deliveiy 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(s) will

not accept an order providing for the accelerated shipment/delivery, the Government may procure thisrequirement from another source.The Government may issue orders which provide for shipment/delivery to or performance at multiple

destinations.

Subject to any limitations elsewhere in this contract, the contractor shall furnish to the Government all items

set forth herein which are called for by print orders issued in accordance with the "Ordering" clause of this

contract.
PAYMENT

Submitting invoices for payment via the GPO fax gateway (if no samples are required) utilizing the GPO

barcode coversheet program application is the most efficient method of invoicing. Instruction for using this

method can be found at the following web address:http://winapps.access.gpo.gov/fms/vouchers/barcode/instructions.html. Invoices may also be mailed to: U.S.

Government Publishing Office, Office of Financial Management, Attn: Comptroller, Stop: FMCE,Washington, DC 20401.

For more information about the billing process refer to the General Information of the Office of Finance webpage located at https://w\vw.gpo.gov/how-to-work-with-us/vendors/how-to-get-paid.

Contractor's billing invoice must be itemized in accordance with the line items in "Section 4. - Schedule ofPrices."

At time of invoicing, the contractor shall submit a copy of the print order, a low-resolution PDF of the

complete product produced under the contract, contractor's invoice, and all delivery receipts via e-mail to

infocolumbus(%gpo.gov.
Scheduled Publications

• News Flier: Front and Center• Magazine: Living Better Magazine

FREQUENCY OF ORDERS

Anticipate 16 orders per year. Front and Center published monthly. Living Better Magazine published

quarterly.QUANTITY500 to 1,500 copies per order. Front and Center is usually 1,500 copies and Living Better Magazine is usually

1,200 copies.

NUMBER OF PAGES

• Front and Center: Face and Back• Living Better Magazine: 16 pages (includes self-cover)

TRIM SIZE

• Front and Center: 8-1/2x11"• Living Better Magazine: 9-1/4x9-1/4"

NO QUANTITY VARIATION ALLOWED.

GOVERNMENT TO FURNISH

At Government's option, electronic files will be furnished via e-mail or contractor maintained FTP site. Files

created on Mac 10.5 in InDesign CS3, Illustrator CS3, and Photoshop CS3. File will be provided as high

resolution PDF files. All fonts, custom letter spacing/kerning files are included. File will be formatted to

include text, rules, line art, screens, illustrations and scanned halftones in final layout format. Color I.D. isCMYK. Bleeds have been provided.

ELECTRONIC PREPRESS

Prior to image processing, the contractor shall perform a basic check (preflight) of the furnished media andpublishing 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 Columbus GPOContracting Officer prior to further performance.

The contractor is responsible for creating or altering any necessary trapping, setting proper screen angles and

screen frequency, and defining file output selection for the imaging device being utilized. All furnished files

must be imaged as necessary to meet the assigned quality level.

Prior to making revisions, the contractor shall copy the furnished files and make all changes to the copy.
CONTRACTOR TO FURNISH

All materials and operations, other than those listed under "Government to Furnish", necessary to produce theproduct(s) in accordance with these specifications.REPRODUCIBLES

The contractor must make all reproducibles required. The contractor is responsible for determining what type

reproducibles will be used but must maintain the quality level specified in the contract. No separate charges

will be allowed for the various types of reproducibles that may be used. Further, the contractor is responsible

for outputting all images contained on furnished material, regardless of the production process, at the highest

effective resolution possible. The contractor is responsible for determining the appropriate output resolution

to achieve optimal results for such design elements as blends, gradients, halftones, type and other images.

This determination should be made using factors such as stock, imaging device (or press) being used, and

other factors unique to the contractors production environment.

PROOFS

Each order requires the contractor to submit either hard copy proofs or PDF "soft" proofs, as indicated on the

individual print order.

HARD COPY PROOFSWhen indicated on the individual print order, two set(s) of inkjet proofs 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 Standardfor 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 beevaluated for accuracy: IDEAlliance ISO 12647-7 Control Strip 2009 or 2013(il).

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.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..
Submit proofs (hard copy and PDF "soft" proofs) together with the furnished media (including visual when

applicable), GPO proof memo, and a prepaid airbill (hard copy proofs only) to the address indicated on the

individual print order. All packages/e-mails containing proofs must be clearly marked on the outside of the

package or in the Subject line of the e-mail as "PROOFS", and contain the GPO Program and Print Order

numbers and publication title.If any contractor's errors are serious enough in the opinion of the GPO to require revised proofs, the revisedproofs 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.

In the event proofs are disapproved by the Government, or the contractor fails to submit proofs in a sufficient

amount of time to meet the delivery schedule, the contractor may be deemed to have failed to make progress,and is subject to the termination for default clause.

However, failure of the Government to terminate the contract for default in such event shall not relieve the

contractor of the responsibility to deliver the contract quantities in accordance with the original production

schedule allotted in the specifications.

When errors are caused by the Government and the Government deems it necessary to require additional

set(s) of revised proofs, an additional workday in the Schedule will be allowed.

The contractor must not print prior to receipt of an "OK to Print" by the Government.

STOCK/PAPER

The specifications of all stock/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, available at: https://w\vw.gpo.gov/vendors/sfas.htm.

Color of paper furnished shall be of a uniform shade by visual inspection of the production run. TheContracting Officer reserves the right to reject shipments of any order printed on paper the color of which, in

his opinion, materially differs within the production run.

Front and Center: White Opacified Offset Book, basis weight: 60 Ibs per 500 sheets, 25 x 38", equal to JCPCode A80. The requirement for postconsumer fiber (as specified in the Government Paper Specification

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

provided that the requirements of this Standard are met. All other attributes remain the same.Living Better Magazine: White No. 1 Coated Text, Gloss-Finish basis weight: 80 Ibs per 500 sheets, 25 x 38",

equal to JCP Code A 181. Note: Exception to Paper Specification Standards (No. 12), under "Testing"- Theacceptance criteria in Part 4 SHALL apply for Opacity ONLY. In addition, the requirement for postconsumerfiber (as specified in the Government Paper Specification Standards No. 12) for this contract is waived.

However, the addition ofpost-consumer fiber is encouraged provided that the requirements of this Standard aremet. All other attributes remain the same.
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printing, apply clear gloss aqueous coating on all pages including self-covers.

At contractor's option, the product may be produced via conventional offset or digital printing provided that

Quality Level 3 standards are maintained. Final output must be a minimum of 150 line screen and at a

minimum resolution of 2400 x 2400 dpi x 1 bit or 600 x 600 dpi x 8 bit depth technology. Digital devicemust have a RIP that provides an option for high quality color matching such as Device Links Technology

and/or ICC Profiles.

MARGINS

Margins per file. Bleeds provided in file. Front and Center: Front bleeds left, right, and bottom, back bleeds

all 4 sides. Living Better Magazine: Bleeds throughout, 1 to 3 sides and to/across the bind.

BINDING

Front and Center trims 4 sides and shrink-wraps in units of 100 fliers. Living Better Magazine saddle-stitches

in two places and trims 3 sides.

PACKINGPack in shipping cartons furnished by the contractor. Each shipping carton must not exceed 45 pounds when

fully packed.LABELWG AND MARKING

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

www.gpo.gov, fill in appropriate blanks, and attach to shipping containers.INSPECTION SAMPLESWhen indicated on the print order or otherwise requested, two samples shall be sent for inspection to the U.S.Government Publishing Office, Columbus Regional Office, 1335 Dublin Road, Suite 112B, Columbus, Ohio43215-7034, Attn: Inspection Samples.These samples cannot be deducted from the total quantity ordered. The package or envelope containing the

samples shall be identified by the GPO jacket number, program number, print order number, title, and includea facsimile of the print order on which they were ordered. The contractor will comply with the shippingschedule regardless of this requirement and will be notified of the test results only if there are deficiencies.
These randomly selected copies must be packed separately and identified by a special label (GPO Form 2678

- Departmental Random Copies (Blue Label)) that must be printed on blue paper and affixed to each affected

container. This form can be downloaded from www.gpo.gov. The container and its contents shall be

recorded separately on all shipping documents and sent in accordance with the "Distribution" clause below.

A copy of the print order/specification and a signed Certificate of Selection of Random Copies must be

included.

DISTRIBUTION

Deliver f.o.b. Destination to: VA Butler Healthcare; ATTN: Amanda Kurtz; 353 Duffy Road; Butler, PA

16001.

Hard copy proofs deliver to and pick up from Butler, PA or Washington, PA address indicated on print order.

Anticipate most orders will require the Washington, PA address. PDF "Soft" copy proofs deliver to the email address indicated on the individual print order or via contractor maintained FTP site.

Inside delivery is required. Inside delivery is defined as delivery into a Government controlled space asdirected.

All expenses incidental to the setup and maintenance of e-mail and/or FTP site(s), pickup and return of proofs

and furnishing sample copies must be borne by the contractor.SCHEDULE

Adherence to this schedule must be maintained. Contractor must not start production of any job prior toreceipt of the individual print order (GPO 2511) which will be sent via e-mail or FTP.

Anticipate material will be available the first week of the publication month or the last week of the preceding

month.The department will notify the contractor when furnished material and print order are available. Contractor

will confirm receipt ofGPO Form 2511 and electronic files within 30 minutes after notification.

The schedule begins upon receipt ofGPO Form 2511 (print order) and furnished material. Complete

production and delivery to be 10 workdays after receipt of GPO Form 2511 (print order) and furnishedmaterial.

Government will hold proofs for 1 work day. Proofs must be submitted to the Government in sufficient time

to meet the schedule requirements of each print order.

The ship/delivery date indicated on the print order is the date products must be received at Butler, PA.
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, thecontractor will not be relieved of any responsibility in meeting the shipping schedule because of failure torequest such information.
The following item designations correspond to those listed in the "Schedule of Prices".

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Prices must include the cost of all required materials and operations in accordance with these specifications.

Bidder must make an entry in each of the spaces provided. Bids submitted with any obliteration, revision, or

alteration of the order and manner of submitting bids, may be declared nonresponsive.

An entry ofNC (No Charge) shall be entered if bidder intends to furnish individual items at no charge to the

Government.

Bids submitted with NB (No Bid), NA (Not Applicable), or blank spaces for an item may be declarednonresponsive.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 orunrealistic 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 submitted to the GPO shall be based on the most economical method of production. Fractionalparts of 100 will be prorated at the per 100 rate.I. COMPLETE PRODUCT: Prices shall include the cost of all required materials and operations necessaryfor the complete production and delivery of the product listed in accordance with these specifications with the

exception of Item II. Additional Operations.

(a) Printing Front and Center:

(1) Makeready and/or Setup Charges ................. per issue........................ $_

(2) Running per 100 Copies................................ per issue........................ $

(b) Printing Living Better Magazine:

(1) Makeready and/or Setup Charges ................. per issue........................ $(2) Running per 100 Copies................................ per issue........................ $

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(1) Hard Copy Proofs ......................................... per issue........................ $

(2) PDF "Soft" Proofs......................................... per issue........................ $_

(b) Living Better Magazine Proofs:

(1) Hard Copy Proofs ......................................... per issue........................ $

(2) PDF "Soft" Proofs......................................... per issue........................ $

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DISCOUNTS: Discounts are offered for payment as follows: _ Percent, _ calendar

days. See Article 12 "Discounts" of Solicitations Provisions in GPO Contract Terms (Publication 310.2).

AMENDMENTS): Bidder hereby acknowledges amendment(s) number(ed)BD) ACCEPTANCE PERIOD: In compliance with the above, the undersigned agree, if this bid is accepted

within _ calendar days (60 calendar days unless a different period is inserted by the bidder) fromthe date for receipt of bids, to furnish the specified items at the price set opposite each item, delivered at the

designated point(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.

BffiDER'S NAME AND SIGNATURE: Unless specific written exception is taken, the bidder, by signing and

submitting a bid, agrees with and accepts responsibility for all certifications and representations as required by

the solicitation and GPO Contract Terms - Publication 310.2. When responding by fax or mail, fill out and

return one copy of all pages in "Section 4. - Schedule of Prices," including initialing/signing where indicated.Failure to sign the signature block below may result in the bid being declared non-responsive.

Bidder

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(Person to be Contacted)

(Street Address)

(City - State - Zip Code)

and Title of Person Authorized

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