PROGRAM 4527-S CONTRACT PERIOD: April 1, 2018 through March 31, 2019 plus four option years

TITLE: Number 10 Stuffer Envelopes and Reply Security Envelopes

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Indianapolis, IN

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$21.46||

$16.641$15.7811$14.90||$38.421$19.41|$15.15||$14.32|]$13.51]$61.79]|

$30.69||

$18.591$16.541$15.59]]

$59.6711

$28.57||$17.05|]$15.07||

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$6,262.4E$3,882.0C

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$21,480.0CS73.764.6C

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$298.3E

$714.2E

$1,705.0C

$3,767.5C

$15.904.0C

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$156,068.96

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Husky Envelope Walled

Lake, Ml

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$41.8011$24.58|]$20.711$18.61]$18.351$31.85||$20.99]$18.39||$16.79||

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$71.461

$28.75||

$20.04||$16.48||$15.501

$61.76||

$25.411$17.96||

$14.91|$14.05||

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$635.25

$1,796.0C

$3,727.5C

$15,736.0C

$1,610.0C$1,500.0C

$2,935.0C

$179,046.10

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J.J. Collins Printers

Woodridge, IL

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$18.34||$16.67||$16.2911$15.47||$18.15|]$16.6211$15.00||$14.67||

$13.9811

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$13,406.4(

$5,250.0C

$600.0C

$3,375.2'

$151,436.95

$3,028.74

$148,408.21

AWARDED

Mac Paper Converters

Jacksonville, FL

UNIT

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$35.0011

$18.73||$17.69||$16.90|]$16.0511$32.00||$16.5411$15.771]

$14.35]|$13.75||$19.9711$17.26||

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$149,780.25

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Program 4527-S Page 1 of 22

Specifications by ms

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U.S. GOVERNMENT PUBLISHING OFFICE

200 N.LaSalle St., Suite 810

Chicago, EL 60601-1055

GENERAL TERMS, CONDITIONS, AND SPECIFICATIONS

For the Procurement of

Number 10 Staffer Envelopes

and

Reply Security Envelopes

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

USDA Rural Development

Single Award

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

March 20, 2018.

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

Office, 200 N. LaSalle St., Suite 810, Chicago, SL 60601-1055. Facsimile bids in response to this

solicitation are permitted. Facsimile bids may be submitted directly to the GPO Chicago Regional Office

Fax No. (312) 886-2057. The program number and bid opening date must be specified with the bid. Refer

to Facsimile Bids in Solicitation Provisions of GPO Contract Terms, GPO Publication 310.2, as revised

January 2018.

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

pages of SECTION 4. - SCHEDULE OF PRICES.

BffiDERS, PLEASE NOTE: GPO has issued a new GPO Publication 310.2, GPO Contract Terms -

Solicitation Provisions, Supplemental Specifications, and Contract Clauses (Rev 1-18). Prospective

bidders should carefully read this publication as the applicable terms within become an integral part of

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

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

March 31, 2019, plus up to four optional 12-month extension period(s) that may be added in accordance

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

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

INFORMATION: For questions about these specifications call Mike Szopo at 312-353-3916 x 4.

NO COLLECT CALLS. For specifications or abstracts - this information is available on the GPO

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

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

Chicago Front Desk at 312-886-2057,
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SECTION 1.- GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

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 August 2002).

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

http://www.gDo.sov/how-to-work-with-us/vendors/programs-for-vendors. The Contract Terms

publication noted above can be downloaded at http://www.gpo.gov/docs/default-source/forms-andstandards-files-for-vendors/ terms.pdf and http://www.gpo.gov/docs/default-source/forms-and-standardsfiles-for-vendors/q atap .pdf.

DOING BUSINESS WITH GPO: Contractors wishing to do business with the GPO are referred to the

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

register as a GPO contractor using the 'GPO Contractor Connection' link in accordance with the

furnished instructions on this page.

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

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

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

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

(See DR.S Form W-9, available for download at http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fw9.pdf.) GPO will

withhold payment of invoices for work completed by any contractor who fails to provide this tax data in

GPO Contractor Connection. Such invoices will be declared ineligible for payment until all requirements

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

QUALITY ASSURANCE LEVELS AND STANDARDS: The following levels and standards shall

apply to these specifications:

Product Quality Level:

(a) Printing (page related) Attributes - Level HI

(b) Finishing (item related) 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 Standard

P-7 Type Quality and Uniformity OK'd Proofs

P-9. Solid and Screen Tint Color Match: Pantone Matching System

PREDOMINANT PRODUCTION FUNCTION: The predominant production function is presswork.

The predominant production function may NOT be sub-contracted.

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

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

production, managerial, financial, and similar abilities to perform, prior to the award of a contract.
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OPTION TO EXTEND THE CONTRACT TERM (OPTION YEARS): 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 as a result of, and including, any extension(s) added under this clause. Further extension

may be negotiated under the "Extension of Contract Term" clause. See also "Economic Price

Adjustment" for periodic pricing revision.

EXTENSION 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.

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.

The first period will extend from April 2019, and the second and any succeeding period(s) will extend for

12 months from the end of the last preceding period, except that the length of the final 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 (insert the date that is 3 months prior to the beginning of the contract), called the base

index. The percentage change (plus or minus) of the variable index from the base index will 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.

ASSIGNMENT OF JACKETS, PURCHASE AND PRINT ORDERS: A GPO jacket number will be

assigned and a purchase order issued to the contractor to cover work performed. The purchase order will

be supplemented by an individual "print order" for each job placed with the contractor. Print order, when

issued, will indicate the quantity to be produced and any other information pertinent to the particular

order.

ORDERING: Items to be furnished under the contract shall be ordered by the issuance of print orders by

the Government Orders may be issued under the contract from April 1, 2018 through March 31, 2019 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
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order. A print order shall be "issued" for purposes of the contract, when it is either deposited in the U.S.

Postal Service mail or otherwise furnished to the contractor in conformance with the schedule.

REQUIREMENTS: This is a requirements contract for the items and for the period specified herein.

Shipment/delivery of items or performance of work shall be made only as authorized by orders issued in

accordance with the clause entitled "Ordering". The quantities of items specified herein are estimates

only, and are not purchased hereby. Except as may be otherwise provided in this contract, if the

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

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

this contract.

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

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

The Government shall not be required to purchase from the contractor, requirements in excess of the limit

on total orders under this contract, if any.

Orders issued during the effective period of this contract and not completed within that time shall be

completed by the contractor within the time specified in the order, and the rights and obligations of the

confcractor 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 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.

PREAWARD TESTING: Upon notification by the Government, the apparent low bidder shall produce

tests of 5.000 each of window and non-windowed envelopes for both the Number 10 Staffer envelopes

and_the_ Replv_ Security _enyelQEes^Enyelgp,es to_be in compliance with all of the requirements herein,

which also include Pitney Bowes Series 8 and 9 machine specifications. Printing on envelopes is not

required. Jest envelopes musl_no^be individually mailed; they must be bulk packaged and sent to the

USDA-Rural Development, Michele Owens, FC 353, 1520 Market Street, Saint Louis, MO_63K)3^_and

must b^ receivedwithiiL? working days after notification.

Noncompliance with the specifications may be reason for the vendor being declared non-responsible.

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://winaups.access.gpo.gov/fms/vouchers/barcode/instmctions.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

web page located at https://www.gpo.gov/how-to-work-with-us/vendors/how-to-get-paid.

CONTRACTOR MUST ITEMIZE INVOICES FOR PAYMENT TO MATCH

THE SCHEDULE OF PMCES FORMAT.
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SECTION 2.- SPECmCATIONS

SCOPE: These specifications cover the production of Number 10 envelopes and Reply Security

Envelopes requiring such operations as proofs, printing, converting to envelopes, packing, and delivery.

TITLE: Number 10 Staffer Envelopes and Reply Security Envelopes.

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

production.

FREQUENCY OF ORDERS: Approximately 34 orders per year for Number 10 Staffer Envelopes

Approximately 5 orders per year for Reply Security Envelopes.

The minimum quantity shall be approximately 1,000 and the maximum quantity shall be approximately

5,500,000 for any one order for Number 10 Stuffer Envelopes; and approximately 3,000,000 for Reply

Security Envelopes.

TMM SIZES:

Number 10 Staffer Envelopes: 4-1/8 x 9-1/2" Number 10 envelope with and without a window.

Reply Security Envelopes: 3-7/8 x 8-3/4" (critical trim size) with and without a window. NOTE:

NUMBER 9 ENVELOPES ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE.

GOVERNMENT TO FURNISH: Emailed copy of scanned material will be sent to contractor.

Print Order (GPO Form 2511).

Email/Facsimile for shipping container labels.

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

identification marks of any kind, etc., except GPO imprint, fon-n number, and revision date, carried on

copy or film, must not print on finished product.

CONTRACTOR TO FURNISH: All materials and operations, other than those listed under

"Government to Furnish," necessary to produce the product(s) in accordance with these specifications.

Contractor must produce all dies needed in the production of all envelopes. No additional charge will be

allowed for the making of dies.

PROOFS: PDF proofs will be required at no cost to the Government.

Contractor to submit one "Press Quality" PDF "soft" proof (for content only) using the same Raster Image

Processor (RIP) that will be used to produce the final printed product. PDF proof will be evaluated for

text flow, image position, and color breaks. Proof will not be used for color match.

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

STOCK: The specifications of all stock furnished must be in accordance with those listed herein. No

mixing of stocks or weights are permitted, and paper furnished for each item shall be or a uniform shade.

For specific requirements, see each individual item.
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NOTICE: Copies of the "Government Paper Specifications Standards No. 12," dated March 2011, are

for sale, on a subscription basis, by the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office,

Washington, D.C. 20401; or on the GPO web site @

httu://www.gp(i.gov/qualitv_contrQl/DapCTSBecs/mdex.html.

White or Colored Writing or Wove, basis weight: 24 Ibs. per 500 sheets, 17 x 22".

PRINTING:

It is anticipated that most orders will print black ink only. An occasional order may require black plus an

additional color. Envelopes print type and line matter on the face and on the flap (not on the back/seam

side). Contractor must match the Pantone Matching System or color swatch on the print order. No GPO

imprint required.

Security Envelopes: For orders requiring security printing, print design or tint envelope on the inside

(back - before manufacture) in black ink (lining not acceptable). Contractor may use his own design but

must guarantee that the product will insure complete opacity and prevent show through of any material

contained therein. It is anticipated that orders requiring security tint will be mostly for the number 10

staffer envelope.

MARGINS: Margins will be as indicated on copy.

CONSTRUCTION:

Number 10 Staffer Envelope: Open side, diagonal seam, split gummed flap.

Envelopes must comply with Pitney Bowes specifications for series 8 and 9 inserter machines. See pages

10 through 19.

Covered Windows (poly, glassine or equal) when ordered: Requires: 1-1/8 x 4-1/2" window. Window

positioned 7/8" from left and 1/2" from bottom. Window to be covered with a suitable clear poly or

glassine material securely glued to the inside of the envelope.

Reply Security Envelopes: Open side, contractor's option whether diagonal or side seam, fully gummed

flap.

Envelopes must comply with Pitney Bowes specifications for series 8 and 9 inserter machines. See pages

10 through 19.

Covered Windows (poly, glassine or equal) when order: An occasional order may require a 1-1/8 x 3-

1/2" window. Window positioned 7/8" from left and 1/2" from bottom. Window to be covered with a

suitable clear poly or glassine material securely glued to the inside of the envelope.

PACKING: Inner box 500 envelopes. Pack with flaps folded down. Pack 2,500 envelopes in shipping

containers.

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

and must be protected by cardboard or other means to guarantee safe delivery.

Palletizing: Contractor will be required to furnish pallets for bulk shipments in shipping containers when

the containers fill 2 layers or more on the pallet. Except for size, pallets must conform with Federal

Specifications NN-P-71c, dated September 10, 1973 and any amendments thereto, as follows:

Type III (4-way (partial), flush, assembled, nonreversible). Size L 48 x W 40", Full entry must be on the

40" width. Group II (medium density wood) or Group III (high density wood), at contractor's option.

Fasten with straps over edge protectors when the containers fill more than 1 layer on the pallet. Pallets

shall be suitably packed so as to insure acceptance and safe delivery by common carriers to the point of
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delivery. Maximum height (including pallet) 47". Pack flush to comers, no overhang permitted at any

edge. Voids must be to the interior of the pallet. Pack with care. Loaded pallets may be stored 4 high at

destination.

All containers on pallets must be secured to prevent containers from shifting when pallets are hoisted to a

high shelving area.

Delivery Truck: No refrigerated tmcks are allowed to make delivery.

PACKAGING, LABELING, AND MARKING: Noncompliance with the packing and marking

instructions will be cause for the Government to take corrective action in accordance with GPO Pub.

310.2.

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

in accordance with the chart below. A random copy 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

GPO SAMPLES: Deliver 2 sample copies of each order and a copy of the printing order (marked Term

Contract Production Sample - MS) to: U.S. Government Publishing Office, 200 N. LaSalle St., Suite 810,

Chicago, IL 60601. These samples are to be shipped at the same time as the scheduled shipment/delivery

and cannot be deducted from the total quantity ordered. No additional charge will be allowed for these

samples. No selection certificate is required.

RECEIPT FOR DELIVERY: 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 and quantity per carton; date delivery made; and signature of the Government agent accepting

delivery. The original copy of this receipt must accompany the contractor's billing.

Delivery and/or Shipping information must be emailed to: VerifyChicago@gpo.gov. Simply enter the

Program and Print Order numbers in the subject line of the email and indicate the method of shipping. If

this contract is f.o.b. destination, enter the date of delivery.

DISTRIBUTION (F.o.b. DESTINATION - At contractor's expense): All expenses incidental to

picking up and returning materials must be borne by the contractor.

Deliver envelopes to USDA-Rural Development Warehouse, River's Edge Industrial Park, Route 3 &

Niedringhaus Avenue, 1300 Third Street, Suite A, Granite City, IL 62040.

Inside delivery is required. Receiving hours: Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. local time

excluding Federal holidays.

2 samples marked Inspection Copies and with GPO Program and print order number to U.S. Government

Publishing Office, Chicago Regional Office, 200 North LaSalle St., Suite 810, Chicago, IL 60601,

Attn: Compliance - ms.

Upon completion of each order all furnished materials must be returned to the same address it was picked

up from.
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All expenses incidental to the pickup and delivery of all furnished materials and proofs must be borne by

the contractor.

SCHEDULE: No definite schedule can be established at this time. Contractor must not start production

of any j ob prior to receipt of the individual print order (GPO Form 2511) at contractor's expense.

Materials will be emailed to contractor. On the rare occasion that materials are furnished, materials and

proofs must be picked up from and delivered to USDA/Rural Development, Attn: Renita Bolden - RM.

2445 So. BLDG., 1400 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20250-0742.

The following schedule begins the workday after notification of the availability of print order and

furnished material; the workday after notification will be the first workday of the schedule.

Orders will be scheduled according to the work involved and the time that can be allowed.

Orders up to 25,000 envelopes must be completed and delivered at destination within 10 workdays.

Orders over 25,000 up to 100,000 envelopes must be completed and delivered at destination within

12 workdays.

Orders over 100,000 up to 250,000 envelopes must be completed and delivered at destination within

15 workdays.

Orders over 250,000 up to 500,000 envelopes must be completed and delivered at destination within

18 workdays.

Orders over 500,000 envelopes must be completed and delivered at destination within 20 workdays.

When proofs are required the appropriate schedule above will be extended two workdays. Proof hold time

is one workday.
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Envelopes

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A

General Material Handling Guidelines - 8 Series

Introduction.

Envelope and material handling problems In automatic mail inserting equipment are often due to

envelope distortion (waiping, curl, deformation, etc.). This can occur as a result of poor

packaging, improper handling and storage as well as temperature and humidity extremes.

These problems can originate at the time of envelope manufacture, during finished goods transit,

or develop as the result of poor environmental controls either at the manufacturing site or the

storage facility, or both.

Fortunately, fhere are a number of very effective measures—many of them easy to implement—

that envelope users and suppliers can take to minimize these problems and improve the

production rate of maU taserting equipment. The recommendations below are aimed at a single

goal: to help get the most from the inserter system.

"The following pages provide detail on the more common envelopes used on inserters. In certain

situations, ofher types of envelopes such as resealable, two-way, and long tail envelopes can be

used. Please submit all such requests to Operations Sales Support for approval, when a purchase

of new equipment is involved or use on exsisting equipment is considered.

Always refer to our published guidelines.

Pitney Bowes equipment Is designed to handle a certain range of material. Envelopes which fall

outside these specified ranges may run poorly or not at all. We've often found that problems

attributed to mechanical inserting equipment ore actualhf due to out-of-spec material.

When ordering envelopes, always specify'"for mechanical inserting."

There are many things an envelope manufacturer can do to help a mailing operation maintain a

high level of productivity. These include:

• Producing materials in a controlled environment.

• Packaging and shipping goods as soon as possible after manufacture.

• Packaging materials in boxes or cartons that won't buckle or collapse during transit and

storage.

• Using boxes which match the size of the envelopes, eliminating the need for filler material.

• Neither over packing nor under packing boxes. Contents should be snug after fiUing.

• Using boxes that match the size of cartons, again to eliminate space fillers, and loading boxes

into cartons so that all envelopes face the same direction.

• Using cartons that the machine operator can open quickly. Boxes should sUde out easily onto

the table in the inserter's staging area.

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• Shrink wrapping cartons .or skids to protect envelope materials against the weather and

absorption of moisture during high humidity conditions.

Handle with care.

Whenever material is in transit, handle it wlfh reasonable care. This will pay rich dividends in

terms of improved productivity. A few suggestions:

Don't "crash" loaded skids on shipping/receivlng docks. In b-ansport vans or in the final

storage area.

• Do block loaded skids in transport vans to prevent damaged cartons.

* Avoid exposing cartons to the elements; prolonged exposure to intense sunlight, high

humidity and so on can compromise the "machinabUUy" of materials.

Store material in a controlled environment away from moisture.

* Do store materials In a controlled environment if at all possible. We suggest a nominal

temperature of 75 degrees (+/- 2°) P. at 50% (+/- 2%) relative humidity. Envelope

formulations do vary, however, and It may be helpful to experiment with temperature and

humidity limits above and below fhe nominal figure given here. This will help determine the

values for achieving best productivity with material. It's best to accumulate data over a period

of several weeks for each value of temperature and humidity.

• Do store cartons at ieast one inch away from masonry walls to prevent absorption of

moisture. Store cartons on skids or shelves, but never directly on floors. Remember that a

very dry environment promotes static accumulation which causes material to cling together.

Humid conditions may make paper Ump and difficult to handle.

• Avoid storing envelopes next to radiators or heated air vents.

• Don't stack cartons too high; this can deform £he cartons on the bottom and damage the

envelopes. Do stack cartons so that all envelopes stand on edge.

Rotate the stock: give material time to stabilize.

Do control the inventory. Rotate the stock: use oldest stock first (first in. first out).

• Transfer cartons from the storage area to the work area no more than several hours before

using them.

* Don't remove envelope boxes from their cartons until ready to load them on the work table.

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Console Inserter Specifications

Envelopes Diagonal Seam Envelopes (8 Series)

A word about these guidelines...

Pitney Bowes console inserters are designed to handle a wide range of envelope materials, including

Diagonal Seam types. To ensure the highest level of productivity from the inserter, Diagonal Seam

envelopes should conforoi to the guidelines ouUtaed below. The notes are keyed to the illustrations on the

following page. IMPORTANT: These guidelines do not apply to bank statement applications.

It may be very helpful to discuss these guidelines with the envelope supplier. Should there be any questions

about a particular application, please contact your Region Service Specialist who will be glad to help you.

\1

To get the most firom the inscrtcr system...

1. Envelope dimensions should not vary more than +.1 /16" (1.6 mm).

2. All side flaps should be securely bonded to the back flap wifhout exhibiting any curt or ripple between

the bach flap and side flaps.

tic^Om

3. The maximum seaJ flap lenght on the minimum length envelope is 2-3/4" (70mm).

4. All wtadow patches should be flat, ripple free and bonded within 1/16" (1.6 mm) of the top edge of the

patch material and top edge of the window cut out(s). If fhe window patch area is 1/3 or more of the

total area of the envelope's front panel, then the envelope must be tested.

5. to those cases where any part of the side of the patch material is within 1" (25 mm) from any envelope

side edge, the following shall apply:

If the top of the patch material falls within 3/8" (9.6 mm) of the crease score line. the patch material

shall be raised to wifhto 1/16' (3.1 mm) 01-'closer to the crease line.

to addition, the fhroat shall be at least 1/4" (6.4 mm) below fhe crease line at 3/4" (19 mm) from fhe

side edges. This is required to prevent the throat openers from tearing the patch.

6. Envelope curl or twist should not exceed 1/4" (6.4 mm) when the envelope Is placed on a flat surface.

7. In open window envelopes (no patch), the window should be located 3/4" (19 mm) minimum from either

side, top and bottom of the envelope.

8. Paper stock may range from 20 Ibs. (75g/m^) minimum to 28 Ibs. (105g/m^) maximum. but 24 Ibs.

(90g/m2) is suggested.

9. Envelopes whose characteristics fall outside of these construction guidelines must be evaluated by

testing of customer samples. To obtain approval to sell an inserter for such envelopes. 2500 samples

should be sent to:

Pitne-y Bowcs, Inc.

Manager - Operations Sales Support

Commcroc Park

37 Executive Drive

Danbury, CT 06810

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Envelopes Diagonal Seam Envelopes (8 Series)

6-1/2" (165mm) Minimum

12-3/4" (325mm) Maxiipum

LENGTH

1/8" .(3mm)

See Note 4

Window Patch

See Note 5&7

1/16" (1.6mm)

See Note 4

At a point 3/4" from each side of the

envelope, the throat must measure

between 1;16" and 1/4" between points

A and B and consistent measurement

oft I-1/16" must also be maintained

between points B and C.

re

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Envelopes Side Seam Envelopes (8 Series)

3. The s

of Uieback and within

Award abost t&tse gaia,e3iaca^.

Pltacy Bowes console Inserters are designed to handle a. wide ranec of <:n.vdoT>e materials, indudir.e stdc

seam'types.. 1'o ensure the highest levQ ofproductMfyfromthe'jjiserter, Side Seam enyelopes sBouid

confQim_tothe ©.ildeltnea nytBhed below. Tfie notsa are keyed to the fflustratlons on the foUowtng page.

IMPORTANT; These guidelines do act apply to bank statement applications.

Ittnay be very hdpfultp discuss Uiwc guidelines witih an envelope supplier. Should Oiere be any ques.tlons

about a. particular appUcaUon, pleasfe^ontactyour Re^on ScrAcc Spcci&li&t-who-wi'il be gl&d •Eo hdpyou.

1. Envelope diroenstons should not vary more than ±1/16" (1.6 rom).

2. ^S^sams should bs securely bonded to the back (lap without exhibiting any curl or ripple between

-aitd side sxams.

: should fcsye the a<!h«stvcl;jitwiUi(n t/l6";(^I/I6") tl.Gnun± l.6mm)orthctopedgc

"SFid "within 1/4" [6.4 mm) of the Inner edge of Qie side seam.

4. All window patches should be&A, rtpple free and bor.dnl-wlthin 1/16" [I .S mm) of the too edge of the

patch materlaJ and top edge of the wfiidow cut out[s).Jf the wtadcw patch area Is 1/3 or more of the

fatal area of the envelope'? front panel, then the envelope must be tested.

3. In those cases where any part of the side of the patch material is within I" (35 mm) from an/ envelope

sld<s edge. the foUowlng shall apply. .' •

If the top of the patch m'aterial faDs wlfhfn 3/.8" (9.6 mm) of the cicase scortt line. the patch material

shall be'rateed to. within 1/16" (3.1 inm) or closer to the crease line.

fa add'tion;' the throat shall be at ?eest 1 /4' (6.4^Euii) bdow the crease Itoe gt 3 /4' from the sMe edges.

Tbls fe required to prevent the fliroat openera from tearing the patch. . -

6. Envelope cuil or twist should not exceed 1/4' (6.4 mm) when the env&lope Is placed on a Hat surface.

7. Inopea'wihdpw envelopes (no pateh]. tticwindow should be located3/4" (19 mm) mlolmum from either

side, top and bottom of the envelope.

8. Paper stock may range from 20 Ibs. (TSg/m2) minimum to 28 Ibs. UOSg/m2) maxunum. but 24 Ibs.

OOg/m2) is suggested.

9. The top edge of the side seam should be even with or up to 1 /16" above the top edge of the back panel.

10. The tnajdmuro ilap deptih.on fmnlmum lcngfh envelopes is 2-3/4° <69.8 mm).

11, T he length of the enclosure should not be equal to (he distance between the side seam edges. When

pOMibleTUieeiTClosurelengilLshouldbegi-eatCT than ?lsdtmenslon,^th considerate^

end ciearajice is maintained.

12. Eftvciopes whose chaiactertsycs fall outslife of thcs<:.construction_guldcUne9 must be^evaluated^by

tesUng'oiTcuStomersamples. To obtain approval to sell an InsertCT for such onveiopes.

should be sent to:

Pltney Bowcs, Inc.

Maaafier - pperatloas SsJes Sijpport.

Commerce Park

37 Executive tttvc

SAtibury.CT OSS10

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ConsoTe Inserted Sp^

Envelopes Side Seam Envelopes (8 Series)

l-Wtaz'mmlMto.to

3-W (9amm) Max.

Sea Note 10

w (e.<mm)

MIil. to 3M-

(19mm) Max.

3 in- (B3mm)

Mhi. toMfi"

(241mm) Mu.

WIDTH

Ctoftyf "(tap tip shQuld nol c0ffl» cto*w

than 1-3/8" (3Smm)1B •nolope bottom

W (12.7mm) Minimum up to Width o( 6-3/8" (1£2mn>)

W <22Anm) Mintaium w»t Width o< 6-3/8" (162mm)

6-lffi" flSSwra} Minimum lo 12-3K" (32S.-=n) Ussh-.an

LENGTH

Window Patch

1/8" (3mm)

Sea Not* 4

See Nota 5

?r 3/4* (ISrom)

1/16" (1.6mm)

see Note 4

Square corner

Preterred

a

At a point art" bwn ft»ch of th*

<mw)OF*> *a S;rW ro--;! C:=!SK;Ib.hroen 1/1S- and 1/1" brtwncn poiota

A and 8 and * coruisuw n>B*»uren>ent

ot+f- im~ must •BO iw m»!;itaft»d

b*twcert point* B and C.

'-t(

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Envelopes Diagonal Seam Envelopes (9 Series)

A word about these guideUncs...

Pitaey Bowes console inserters are designed to handle a wide range of envelope materials, including

Diagonal Seam types. To ensure the highest level of productivity from the inserter, Diagonal Seam

envelopes should conform to the guidelines ouUtned below. The notes are keyed to the illustrations on £he

following page.

It may be very helpful to discuss these guidelines with the envelope supplier. Should there be any questions

about a particular application, please contact your Region Service Specialist who will be glad to help you.

To get Uic most from Uic insertcr system...

1. Envelope dimensions should not vary more than ±1/16" (1.6 mm).

/3/S

2. All side seafap should be securely bonded to the bottom fiap without exhibiting any curi or ripple

between the bottom nap and side

w

3. The maximum depth flap on the minimum length envelope Is 2-3/4" (70mm).

4. All window patches should be flat, ripple free and bonded within I/16" (1.6 mm) of fhe top edge of the

patch material and top edge of fhe window cut outts}. If the window patch area is 1/3 or more of the

total area of the envelope's front panel, then the envelope must be tested.

5. In those cases where any part of the side of fhe patch material is within I" (25 mm) from any envelope.

side edge, the following shall apply:

If the top of the patch material falls within 3/8" (9.6 mm) of the crease score line, the patch material

shall be raised to within 1/16" (3.1 mm) of the crease line.

In addition, the throat shall be at least 1/4" (6.4 mm) below the crease line at 3/4" from the side edges.

This is required to prevent the throat openers from tearing the patch.

6. Envelope curl or twist should not exceed 1 /4" (6.4 mm) when the envelope is placed on a flat surface.

7. In open window envelopes (no patch), the window should be located 3/4" (19 mm) minimum from either

side. top and bottom of the envelope.

8. Paper stock may range from 20 Ibs. (75g/mz) minimum to 28 Ibs. (I05g/m2) maximum, but 24 Ibs.

t90g/m2) is suggested.

9. Envelopes whose characterisUcs fall outside of these construction guidelines must be evaluated by

testing of customer samples. To obtain approval to sell an inserter for such envelopes. 2500 samples

should be sent to:

Pitacy Bowes, Inc.

Manager - Operations Sales Support

Commerce Part

37 Executive Drive

Danbury, CT 06810

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Envelopes Diagonal Seam Envelopes (9 Series)

6-1/2" (165mm) Minimum

10-3/8" (265mm) Maximum

LENGTH

A

T

1/8" (3mm)

See Note 4

Window Patch

See Note 5&7

r

1/16" (1.6mm)

See Note 4

At a point 3/4" from each side of the

envelope, the throat must measure

between 1/16" and 1/4" between points

A and B and consistent measurement

ot+/-1/16" must also be maintained

between points B and C.

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Envelopes Side Seam Envelopes (9 Series)

A word ab<?ut these gsldsSineaL..

Rtney Bowes console tosertcrs are designed to handle a wide range ofenvdotx niaterials. including side

seam types.. To ensure ttic lil^l-i&st'level (rf^productlvliy frorp.thc'tascrter. Side Seam wytppes sKouId

ic notes are keyed to the UlustreiUons on the following page.

seam types.. To ensure ttic I'j.lgi-i&iit \w'Sl (^productl-rity frorp.thc'tascrter. Side Seam wvdopes sKouTd

conform to the guidelines outfihed bclcw> Tfic notcs^arc keyed to the UlustraUons OD thefollowing page

It may be very helpful to discuss these guidelines with an envelope syppHq-. Should tliere be any questions

atiout a partfcular appBcaUon, please contact your RsglontSCTvice Specialist who wiU be glad fo help you.

I. Envelope dimensions should not vary more than ±1/16" (1:(5 mm].

2. Side seams shoyM be securely bonded to the bottom flap without exhibjl

bottom tlap and side seamw.

1. The side seams should havethe adhesive line within 1/16'; (+1/16") (X.6 rom +1.6 nun) of the top edge

of the back and within 1/4" [6.4 mm} of the inner edge of the side seam.

4. AU window patches should be flat, ripple free and bonded within I/ 1G" (1.6 imnl of the top edge of the

patch material and top edge of the window cut out[s). If the window patch ai-ea iii 1/3 or more of the

total area of the envelope's front panel. then the envelope must be tested.

S. In those cases where any gart of the side of the patch mateiial is within I* (25 mm).(rom any envelope

side edge, the foUowing shall app'y;

If the top of the patch m^tertal falls within 3/.&" {9.6 mm} oftihc crcafu: score Une. tht patch material

shall be'ralsed to within I/16" (3.1 nun) or closer to the creaas Une.

In addition, the throat shall be atleast 1/4" (6.4;nun) below the crcase Une at 3/4* from the side edges.

This is required to prevent the throat openers from te.arfng the patch.

6.- Envelope curl or twist should not exceed 1/4" (6.4 mmj.when the envelope Is placed on a flat surface.

.7. la open vrindow envelopes (no paichl, the wlndOTv should be hxated 3/4" (1.9 mm) minimum from either

side. .top snd bottom of the envelope. ~ • . •" '. .••' ' •

8. Paper stock may.range from £01bs. (75^, sfL} ndiilmum to 23 Ibs. (lOSg/m*) maxlftium. but241bs. (90g/

m'5 Is suggest^. " - „ - . . _ ^ _

9. The top edgft of the side scam should be even with or up to 1/16'' above the top edge of the hack panel.

10. The maximum flap depth on mtnlmum length envelopes Is 2-3/4" (69.8 mm).

11. The knght of fee ccdosureshpdd not be equal to^thc distance between the side seain edges. When

possible", the enclosure should be greater than this dimension, with consldcraUon that £hc correct c-nd

clearance Is maintained.

12. Envelopre whose characteristics fall outside ofthcsc.constructlon^guidcUnca must be_cvaluated^by

testing" of customer samples. To obtain approval to sell an ins&rter ?or such env&lopes. 2500 samples

should b* sent to:

Pltacy Bowes. Inc. .

Ksesgss - Operations Sales S-^ppsit

Commerce Park

37 Exccnti-tfe Drive

Oaiunuy, CT 06310

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^es Side Seam Envelopes (9 Series)

•t-U<'p2mm)Mta.ta

S-WpSSrtmllWW.

S» Hole 10

W <3?nm)

Min. to 3/4"

(1Smm] Max.

31/T (63mm)

Mkl.to6-3A-

(162mm) Max.

WIDTH

1

Ui'(<Z.7mn)

7-1(2- (191mm) talnlmum to 12.3W" (32Smm) Maximum

l.ENQTH

Window Patch

1/S" (3nnn)

Sea Note 4

r

W6" (1.6mm)

Sea Note 4

Square corner

Preferred

At a point 3/4* from nch of ttw

<tnvnlop», th* ihron must mewurtt

b«)Wfr»n 1/1E- and 1/4" bctwcfl jwlnta

A and B and a conaiatcnt mcnsurcn^Cartt

&(•»-/» VW must alto b« mabita'tncO

batwesfv po;nte B snd C.

f^c

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SECTION 3.- DETERMINATION OF AWARD

The Government will determine the lowest bid by applying the prices offered in the "Schedule of Prices"

to the following units of production which are the estimated requirements to produce one year's

production 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 for a like period of time.

The following item designations correspond to those listed in the "Schedule of Prices".

I.

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

l.(a) 75 30 XX XX XX

(b) 163 200 1160 1500 5460

(1)

2. (a) XX

(b) 5

II.

(a) 700

(b) 1500

(c) 2935

(2)

XX

25

(3)

XX

100

(4)

XX

250

(5)

XX

1120
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SECTION 4.- SCHEDULE OF PMCES

Bids offered are F.O.B. Destination.

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 of NC (No Charge) shall be entered if bidder intends to furnish individual items at no

charge to the Government.

Bids submitted with NB (No Bid) or blank spaces for an item may be declared nonresponsive.

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

The contractor is cautioned not to perform any operationfs) or produce any productfs') for which a price

has not been offered under the contract. Further, the contractor is not to accept print orders which are

outside the scope of_the contract. Any changes_made to_the prmt_order MUST be_cpnfirmed_in writing by

the Contracting Officer, Chicago GPO. If such orders are placed by the agency, and no Modification is

received from the _Chicago_GPO, the_contractor is tojiotify GPQ Chicago immediately. Failure to do so

may result in nonuayment.

CONTRACTOR MUST INVOICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SCHEDULE OF PRICES.

FAILURE TO ITEMIZE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SCHEDULE OF PRICES MAY

RESULT IN DELAYED PAYMENT.

All billing submitted to the GPO shall be based on the most economical method of production.

Fractional parts of 1,000 will be prorated at the Per 1,000 rate.

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

operations necessary for the complete production and distribution of the product listed in accordance with

these specifications, with the exception of items listed under II.

Printing in Black ink on 24 Ibs. White Writing or Wove:

1. Number 10 Stuffer Envelopes: All prices are per 1,000 envelopes

1,000

up to

25.000

(1)

25,001

up to

100.000

(2)

100,001

up to

250.000

(3)

250,001

up to

500.000

(4)

Over

500,000

(5)

(a) White Window......... $_

(1-1/8x4-1/2")

(b) White No Window.. . ..$_

(Initials)

(COMPLETE AND SUBMIT THIS PAGE WITH YOUR BID)
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SECTION 4.- SCHEDULE OF PRICES - con'd

2. Reply Security Envelopes All prices are per 1,000 envelopes:

1,000 25,001 100,001 250,001

up to up to up to up to Over

25.000 100.000 250.000 500.000 500.000

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

(a) White Window......... $_ $_ $_ $_ $_

(b) White No Window. ....$_

II. ADDITIONAL COSTS:

(a) Additional charge (over white envelopes cost) for printing on

colored stock.............................per 1 ,000 colored envelopes.

(b) Prints with one additional color (2-color) ...... per 1 ,000 envelopes ................$

(c) Print security design/tint ................................per 1,000 envelopes....................$

(Initials)

(COMPLETE AND SUBMIT TfflS PAGE WITH YOUR BID)
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SfflPMENT(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.

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

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

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

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.

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 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

By

(Printed Name,

(Contractor Name)

(Street Address)

(City - State - Zip Code)

Signature, and Title of Person Authorized to Sign this

(GPO

Bid)

Contractor's Code)

(Date)

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

(Initials)

(COMPLETE AND SUBMIT THIS PAGE WITH YOUR BID)