Jacket:

Title:

Agency:

Bid opening:

Jacket Bid Discount

718-593 $121,049.00 2 % 20 days $118,628.02

718-594 $993.00 2 % 20 days $973.14

718-595 $574.00 2 % 20 days $562.52

718-596 $5,754.00 2 % 20 days $5,638.92

718-597 $2,510.00 2 % 20 days $2,459.80

718-598 $5,529.00 2 % 20 days $5,418.42

718-599 $4,188.00 2 % 20 days $4,104.24

718-600 $544.00 2 % 20 days $533.12

TOTAL $141,141.00 * $138,318.18

Jacket Bid Discount

718-593 $140,521.54 0.05 % 20 days $139,818.93

718-594 $1,097.83 0.05 % 20 days $1,092.34

718-595 $439.13 0.05 % 20 days $436.93

718-596 $7,318.10 0.05 % 20 days $7,281.51

718-597 $3,293.47 0.05 % 20 days $3,277.00

718-598 $2,195.65 0.05 % 20 days $2,184.67

718-599 $5,489.12 0.05 % 20 days $5,461.67

718-600 $439.13 0.05 % 20 days $436.93

TOTAL $160,793.97 $159,990.00

Jacket Bid Discount

718-593 $150,080.00 2 % 20 days $147,078.40

718-594 $1,173.00 2 % 20 days $1,149.54

718-595 $469.00 2 % 20 days $459.62

718-596 $7,816.00 2 % 20 days $7,659.68

718-597 $3,518.00 2 % 20 days $3,447.64

718-598 $2,345.00 2 % 20 days $2,298.10

718-599 $5,863.00 2 % 20 days $5,745.74

718-600 $469.00 2 % 20 days $459.62

TOTAL $171,733.00 $168,298.34

Advantage Mailing LLC 

Advantage Mailing LLC 

Advantage Mailing LLC 

Advantage Mailing LLC 

Monarch Litho

718-593- 600

VA Welcome Kits FY2023

U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (8321-01)

March 8, 2023 at 11:00 a.m., prevailing Eastern Standard Time

Contractor Name Terms

Monarch Litho

Monarch Litho

Monarch Litho

Monarch Litho

Monarch Litho

Monarch Litho

Contractor Name

Monarch Litho

Terms

Advantage Mailing LLC 

Advantage Mailing LLC 

Advantage Mailing LLC 

Advantage Mailing LLC 

Contractor Name Terms

District Creative Printing

District Creative Printing

District Creative Printing

District Creative Printing

District Creative Printing

District Creative Printing

District Creative Printing

District Creative Printing
Jacket Bid Discount

718-593 $159,770.00 5 % 20 days $151,781.50

718-594 $1,755.00 5 % 20 days $1,667.25

718-595 $755.00 5 % 20 days $717.25

718-596 $10,555.00 5 % 20 days $10,027.25

718-597 $4,255.00 5 % 20 days $4,042.25

718-598 $4,955.00 5 % 20 days $4,707.25

718-599 $7,955.00 5 % 20 days $7,557.25

718-600 $555.00 5 % 20 days $527.25

TOTAL $190,555.00 $181,027.25

Jacket Bid Discount

718-593 $214,044.16 5 % 20 days $203,341.95

718-594 $1,672.22 5 % 20 days $1,588.61

718-595 $668.89 5 % 20 days $635.45

718-596 $11,147.02 5 % 20 days $10,589.67

718-597 $5,016.66 5 % 20 days $4,765.83

718-598 $3,344.44 5 % 20 days $3,177.22

718-599 $8,361.10 5 % 20 days $7,943.05

718-600 $668.89 5 % 20 days $635.45

TOTAL $244,923.38 $232,677.21

Jacket Bid Discount

718-593 $448,000.00 3 % 10 days $448,000.00

718-594 $3,500.00 3 % 10 days $3,500.00

718-595 $1,400.00 3 % 10 days $1,400.00

718-596 $23,331.00 3 % 10 days $23,331.00

718-597 $10,500.00 3 % 10 days $10,500.00

718-598 $7,000.00 3 % 10 days $7,000.00

718-599 $17,500.00 3 % 10 days $17,500.00

718-600 $1,400.00 3 % 10 days $1,400.00

TOTAL $512,631.00 $512,631.00

* Award

Las Vegas Color Graphics Inc

Contractor Name

Las Vegas Color Graphics Inc

Las Vegas Color Graphics Inc

Las Vegas Color Graphics Inc

Las Vegas Color Graphics Inc

Las Vegas Color Graphics Inc

Terms

Las Vegas Color Graphics Inc

Las Vegas Color Graphics Inc

Contractor Name Terms

Phoenix Lithographing

Phoenix Lithographing

Phoenix Lithographing

Phoenix Lithographing

Phoenix Lithographing

Phoenix Lithographing

PC Vision, INC

Contractor Name Terms

PC Vision, INC

Phoenix Lithographing

Phoenix Lithographing

PC Vision, INC

PC Vision, INC

PC Vision, INC

PC Vision, INC

PC Vision, INC

PC Vision, INC
Specifications by TN Jackets 718-593 thru 718-600

Reviewed by RG US Dept of Veterans Affairs: 3-23049 /019641

Page 1 of 9

FACSIMILE BID SPECIFICATIONS

U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO)

MidAtlantic Region (formerly Virginia Beach)

BID OPENING: Bids shall be opened at 11:00 a.m., prevailing Eastern Time, on March 8, 2023. This 

will NOT be a public bid opening.

ANY QUESTIONS BEFORE AWARD CONCERNING THESE SPECIFICATIONS CALL THERESA NAGEL

(757) 490-7940 x3 AFTER AWARD, REFER ALL QUESTIONS TO YOUR CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR 

WHOSE NAME APPEARS IN THE UPPER PORTION OF THE PURCHASE ORDER. NO COLLECT 

CALLS.

BID SUBMISSION: Bidders must submit email bids to bidsmidatlantic@gpo.gov for this solicitation. No other

method of bid submission will be accepted at this time. The jacket number 718-593 and bid opening date must be 

specified in the subject line of the emailed bid submission. Bids received after 11:00 a.m. on the bid opening date

specified above will not be considered for award.

ADDITIONAL EMAILED BID SUBMISSION PROVISIONS: The Government will not be responsible for 

any failure attributable to the transmission or receipt of the emailed bid including, but not limited to, the following 

1) Illegibility of bid. 

2) Emails over 75 MB may not be received by GPO due to size limitations for receiving emails. 

3) The bidder’s email provider may have different size limitations for sending email; however, bidders are 

advised not to exceed GPO’s stated limit. 

4) When the email bid is received by GPO, it will remain unopened until the specified bid opening time. 

Government personnel will not validate receipt of the emailed bid prior to bid opening. GPO will use the 

prevailing time (specified as the local time zone) and the exact time that the email is received by GPO’s 

email server as the official time stamp for bid receipt at the specified location.

OFFERS: Offers must include the cost of all materials and operations for the total quantity ordered in 

accordance with these specifications. In addition, a price must be submitted for each additional 100’s. The price 

for additional quantities must be based on a continuing run, exclusive of all basic or preliminary charges and will 

not be a factor for determination of award.

Note: Bidders are to fill out, sign/initial, as applicable, and return page 7 and 8.

The jacket numbers and bid opening date must be specified with the emailed bid submission. Refer to Facsimile 

Bids in Solicitation Provisions of GPO Contract Terms, GPO Publication 310.2, as revised January, 2018. 

Bids received after 11:00 a.m. on the bid opening date specified above will not be considered for award. For 

information regarding the solicitation requirements prior to award, email Theresa Nagel at tnagel@gpo.gov For 

contract administration after award, contact Virginia Beach at (757) 490-7940 x3.

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 9-19)).
Jackets 718-593 thru 718-600: VA Welcome Kits FY2023 Page 2 of 9

 

GPO Contract Terms (GPO Publication 310.2) – https://www.gpo.gov/docs/default-source/forms-and-standardsfiles-for-vendors/contractterms2018.pdf

GPO QATAP (GPO Publication 310.1) – https://www.gpo.gov/docs/default-source/forms-and-standards-files-forvendors/qatap-rev-09-19.pdf

PREAWARD SURVEY: In order to determine the responsibility of the prime contractor or any subcontractor, 

the Government reserves the 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 of a contract. As part of the financial determination, the contractor in line for award 

may be required to provide one or more of the following financial documents:

1) Most recent profit and loss statement 

2) Most recent balance sheet 

3) Statement of cash flows 

4) Current official bank statement 

5) Current lines of credit (with amounts available) 

6) Letter of commitment from paper supplier(s) 

7) Letter of commitment from any subcontractor 

The documents will be reviewed to validate that adequate financial resources are available to perform the contract 

requirements. Documents submitted will be kept confidential, and used only for the determination of 

responsibility by the Government. Failure to provide the requested information in the time specified by the 

Government may result in the Contracting Officer not having adequate information to reach an affirmative 

determination of responsibility.

NOTE: Prior to award the apparent low vendor must be able to show ability to produce the product in question 

and may be asked to supply samples of similar items.

PAYMENT: PLEASE SUBMIT BILLING PACKAGES WITHIN 15 DAYS OF DELIVERY.

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 web page 

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

MODS: If any additional costs are incurred during the production of this job due to Government action (i.e. 

AAs), contractor is REQUIRED to submit written request to the Printing Specialist for written approval BEFORE 

proceeding. 

Only a warranted GPO Contracting Officer acting within their appointed limits, has the authority to issue 

modifications or otherwise change the terms and conditions of this contract. If an individual other than the GPO 

Contracting Officer attempts to make changes to the terms and conditions of this contract, you shall not proceed 

with the change and shall immediately notify the GPO Contracting Officer. Proceeding with any work not 

authorized by the GPO Contracting Officer will be at the Contractor’s own risk.

SUBCONTRACTING: The predominant production function is printing. Must be printed on a press capable of

printing Four colors (four printing units) in a single pass. Bidders who must subcontract this operation will be 

declared non-responsible. 
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PRODUCT: Each Kit to have 4 items - One Pocket-Folder, a 20-plus cover page booklet, 20 Fact Sheet inserts

and a single page shipping instruction to be placed only inside the shipping cartons.

QUANTITY: JKT 718-593: QTY 64,000 Kits, JKT 718-594: QTY 500 Kits, JKT 718-595: QTY 200 Kits,

JKT 718-596: QTY 3,333 Kits, JKT 718-597: QTY 1,500 Kits, JKT 718-598: QTY 1,000 Kits, JKT 718-599: 

QTY 2,500 Kits, 718-600 QTY 200 kits. 73,233 total kits. 

TITLE: VA Welcome Kits FY2023

PAGES: Pocket Folders; 4 Pages (head to head), 20 Facts Sheets, Welcome Guide: 20 pages plus 4 page cover 

(head to head), Shipping Instruction Sheet print One side only.

TRIM: Pocket Folders; 19 -1/2 x 16” Flat, folds to 9 x 12” with two 4” horizontal pockets, 20 Facts Sheets:

8-1/2 x 11”, Welcome Guide: 8-1/2 x 11”, Shipping Instruction Sheet 8-1/2 x 11”.

DESCRIPTION: POCKET FOLDER: Prints flat: 19-1/2 x 16", the finished folded size: 9 x 12" 

PRINTS face only (before finishing) with full bleed (must be built) in 4 color process on White 120# Gloss

Cover, include a non-yellowing flood gloss varnish. SCORE & FOLD to 9 x 12" with two 4" cut pocket secured 

on outer edges with 3/4 x 4" concealed glue tabs.

FACTSHEETS: 8-1/2 x 11", 20 unique sheets. All bleed top and bottom. First two (2) sheet prints 4 color 

process, one side only, 18 other sheets print 4 color process, head to head. All sheets print on 60# White 

Uncoated Text.

COLLATE and INSERT in that exact order in Right pocket. The required order of the sheets will be provided at 

the time of award.

WELCOME GUIDE: 8-1/2 x 11". 20 pages + 4-page cover. Cover and text print head to head in 4 color process

with full bleed. Ensure footer and cross-overs line up throughout. 

SCORE, COLLATE, & saddle STITCH in two evenly spaced locations on left 11" side.

INSERT one copy in left pocket of each folder. Outer covers to print on 100# White Silk / Dull cover with flood 

silk varnish on Covers 1 & 4. Text pages print on White 60# Uncoated Text.

SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS SHEET: 8-1/2 x 11", Black Ink Only, One Side Only. All sheets print on 60# 

White Uncoated Text. To be placed inside each shipping carton NOT inside each kit.

NOTE: Shipping is f.o.b. Destination, all costs need to be included in the bid price of each individual Jacket.

GOVERNMENT TO FURNISH: PDF print files, or link to the files, and two (2) MS Excel distribution files to 

be emailed or FTP. NOTE: both Excel spreadsheets must have the tracking numbers added to each location and 

returned to Penny Woods of VA and Theresa Nagel of GPO within two days of shipping. 

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

Furnish," necessary to produce the product in accordance with these specifications. 

ELECTRONIC PREPRESS: File is setup as 4 color process 8-1/2 x 11”. 

Prior to image processing, the contractor shall perform an extensive check (preflight) of the furnished media and 

publishing files to assure correct output of the required reproduction image. Any errors, media damage, or data 

corruption that might interfere with proper file image processing must be reported to GPO.

The contractor shall create any necessary trapping, set proper screen angles and screen frequency, and define file 

output selection for the imaging device being utilized. Furnished files must be imaged as necessary to meet the 

assigned quality level.
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When required by the Government, the contractor shall make minor revisions to the electronic files. It is 

anticipated that the Government will make all major revisions. 

Upon completion, the contractor must furnish final production native application files with the furnished material. 

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

same type of storage media as was originally furnished. The Government will not accept, as digital deliverables, 

PostScript files, or any proprietary file formats other than those supplied, unless specified by the Government.

PROOFS: 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. 

Contractor must call Penny Woods at 202-674-0791 to confirm receipt. Email proofs to: penny.woods2@va.gov

and tnagel@gpo.gov .

Also:

One set of digital color content proofs for all parts. Direct to plate must be used to produce the final product with 

a minimum resolution of 2400 x 2400 dpi. 

Proofs must be created using the same Raster Image Processor (RIP) that will be used to produce the product. 

Proofs shall be collated with all elements in proper position (not pasted up), imaged face and back, trimmed and 

folded to the finished size of the product, as applicable. 

Also:

One set(s) of inkjet proofs for all parts that are G7 profiled and use pigment-based inks. A proofing RIP that 

provides an option for high quality color matching (such as Device Links Technology and/or ICC Profiles 

Technology), and meets or exceeds industry tolerance to ISO 12647-7 Standard for Graphic Technology (as of 

3/19/09, and future amendments) must be utilized plus GRACoL 2006 Coated #1 specifications (CGATS TR006) 

must be achieved. Output must be a minimum of 720 x 720 dpi on a GRACoL or SWOP certified proofing 

media. Proofs must contain the following color control strip to be evaluated for accuracy: IDEAlliance ISO 

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

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

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

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

color (if applicable). These areas must be repeated consecutively across the sheet.

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. 

PRINTING: Pocket Folder, Inserts, and VA Welcome Guide print in 4 color process. Pocket folders to add flood 

coat with clear, non-yellowing flood gloss varnish coating. Shipping Instructions Sheet print black only.

Welcome Guide to have flood silk varnish on Covers 1 & 4. 

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. 13" dated 

September 2019. https://www.gpo.gov/docs/default-source/forms-and-standards-files-for-vendors/vol_13.pdf

JCP Code* L12, No. 2 Gloss-Coated Cover, Basis Size 20 X 26", 120# – Kit Folders

JCP Code* A60, Uncoated Text, Basis Size 25 X 38", 60# - Fact Sheets and Welcome Guide Text pages

Welcome Guide Cover – 100# White Silk Cover, or JCP equivalent - JCP Code* L61, No. 1 Silk / Dull-Coated Cover, 

Basis Size 20 X 26", 100#

INK: 4 Color Process and Black

MARGINS: Full Bleed all parts except Shipping Instruction Sheet.
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BINDING: Pocket folder: SCORE & FOLD to 9 x 12" with two 4" cut pocket secured on outer edges with 3/4 x 

4" concealed glue tabs. Fact sheets and Shipping Instructions: Single Sheets. Welcome Guide: Saddle stich in 

two places along the left 11” side.

PACKING: Boxes MUST not exceed 40 pounds. 

Pack suitable quantities in shipping containers with a minimum bursting strength of 275 psi.

All shipments which fill less than a shipping container must be packaged with materials of sufficient strength and 

durability and in such a manner which will guarantee that the product will not be damaged and the package will 

not open nor split during delivery/mailing process.

Each shipping container to include ONE Shipping Instruction Sheet. Do not put inside of kit.

THE CONTRACTOR IS ADVISED TO MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE CONTAINER AND THE 

PALLET REQUIREMENTS ARE EXACTLY AS INDICATED. NO SUBSITITUTIONS WILL BE 

ACCEPTED FOR EITHER OF THESE.

When multiple pallets are required to package the same product, the containers must be identified as to number of 

containers (e.g., 1 of 3, 2 of 3, and 3 of 3). 

LABELING AND MARKING (Package and/or Container label): Each package or carton must be labeled. The 

label MUST indicate full title, quantity, Jacket number, and total number of boxes shipped, i.e. 6 of 10.

 

SCHEDULE: Purchase Order and furnished material will be emailed no later than March 10, 2023.

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.

Submit proofs as soon as possible in order to comply with the shipping schedule. Proofs will be withheld two (2) 

workdays from receipt until approval of proofs. Date of receipt is not considered first day. The contractor must 

not print prior to receipt of an "OK to print."

Inside delivery to 261 locations must be made by April 3, 2023 by 2pm local time

DEPARTMENTAL RANDOM COPIES (BLUE LABEL): Order must be divided into 200 equal sublots. 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.

These randomly selected copies must be packed separately and identified by a special government-furnished blue 

label, affixed to each affected container. The container and its contents shall be recorded separately on all 

shipping documents and sent to VA NY Harbor (see distribution).

NOTIFICATION OF SHIPMENT: Immediately after the order has shipped, the contractor must email 

tracking# to penny.woods2@va.gov & tnagel@gpo.gov on same day product ships. Ensure all boxes contain title, 

job#, and box# of total shipment.

NOTE: both Excel spreadsheets must have the tracking numbers added to each location and returned to Penny 

Woods of VA and Theresa Nagel of GPO within two days of shipping.

DISTRIBUTION: Shipping costs need to be included in the bid price for each jacket. 

F.O.B. DESTINATION – CONTRACTOR PAYS THE FREIGHT TO DELIVER. INSIDE DELIVERY MUST 

BE MADE BY 2PM LOCAL TIME TO ALL DESTINATIONS.

Final delivery for 261 specific locations equaling 73,233 kits under must be made by April 3, 2023.

*** THE DRIVER WILL NEED TO REMAIN UNTIL UNLOADED
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*** Schedule delivery at least 24 hours in advance (M-F)

Vendor MUST call ahead to ensure someone will be available to receive at each location. 

See attached for distribution lists

JKT 718-593: QTY 64,000 Kits, 254 Locations (all CONUS)

JKT 718-594: QTY 500 Kits, (One Location) Des Moines, IA 50309

JKT 718-595: QTY 200 Kits, (One Location) Decatur, GA 30033

JKT 718-596: QTY 3,333 Kits, to include Blue Label copies (One Location) New York, NY 10010

JKT 718-597: QTY 1,500 Kits, (One Location) Madison, WI 53705

JKT 718-598: QTY 1,000 Kits, (One Location) Guaynabo, PR 00968

JKT 718-599: QTY 2,500 Kits, (One Location) Salt Lake City, UT 84148

JKT 718-600: QTY 200 Kits, (One Location) Seattle, WA 98174

Deliver 2 samples to: 

Penny Woods

3525 Ferry Landing Road

Dunkirk, MD 20754

Deliver content proofs and inkjet proofs to:

Justin Hoffman

510 Waterhaven Lane

Milton, GA 30004

1 copy to: BAC (C&I) 1523-01

 U.S. Government Publishing Office

 Federal Depository Library Program

 Mail Stop: FDLP 

 44 H St., NW, Loading Dock

 Washington, DC 20401 

 Item No. 0985

 

10 copies to: BAC (By-Law) 1525-01 

Library of Congress 

U.S. Serials and Government Documents Section

U.S. Anglo Division 

101 Independence Avenue, SE, Stop 4276

Washington, DC 20540-4276

Marked: Depository File Copies

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

these specifications:

Product Quality Levels:

 (a) Printing Attributes -- Level II.

 (b) Finishing Attributes -- Level II.

Inspection Levels (from ANSI/ASQC 21.4):

 (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 Proofs
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P-8. Halftone Match (Single and Double Impression) Approved Proofs

P-10. Process Color Match Approved Proofs

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

prior to production. 
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Bidders must fill out p.8 and p.9 and return with bid. 

718-593 BID PRICE $_________________________ ADDITIONAL RATE $___________PER 100

718-594 BID PRICE $_________________________ ADDITIONAL RATE $___________PER 100

718-595 BID PRICE $_________________________ ADDITIONAL RATE $___________PER 100

718-596 BID PRICE $_________________________ ADDITIONAL RATE $___________PER 100

718-597 BID PRICE $_________________________ ADDITIONAL RATE $___________PER 100

718-598 BID PRICE $_________________________ ADDITIONAL RATE $___________PER 100

718-599 BID PRICE $_________________________ ADDITIONAL RATE $___________PER 100

718-600 BID PRICE $_________________________ ADDITIONAL RATE $___________PER 100

TOTAL BID Price $_______________________________

DISCOUNTS: Discounts are offered for payment as follows: __________ Percent, _________ calendar days.

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

BID ACCEPTANCE PERIOD: In compliance with the above, the undersigned agree, if this bid is accepted 

within____________ calendar days (60 calendar days unless a different period is inserted by the bidder) from the

date for receipt of bids, to furnish the specified items at the price set opposite each item, delivered at the 

designated points(s), in exact accordance with specifications.

NOTE: Failure to provide a 60-day bid acceptance period may result in expiration of the bid prior to award.

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

BIDDER’S NAME AND SIGNATURE: Unless specific written exception is taken, the bidder, by 

signing and submitting a bid, agrees with and accepts responsibility for all certifications and 

representations as required by the solicitation and GPO Contract Terms – Publication 310.2. When 

responding by email, fill out and return one completed copy of all applicable pages that include the 

Jacket Number, Bid Price, Additional Rate, Discounts, Amendments, Bid Acceptance Period, and 

Bidder’s Name and Signature, including signing where indicated. Valid electronic signatures will be 

accepted in accordance with the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, § 2. Electronic signatures must be 

verifiable of the person authorized by the company to sign bids.

Failure to sign the signature block below may result in the bid being declared non-responsive.

Bidder ___________________________________________________________________________________

(Contractor Name) (GPO Contractor’s Code)

___________________________________________________________________________________________

(Street Address)

___________________________________________________________________________________________

(City – State – Zip Code)

By _________________________________________________________________________________________

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

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

COMPLETE THIS PAGE AND SUBMIT AS YOUR BID

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