Description
The US Government Publishing Office is seeking a contractor to produce 500 perfect bound books with a specific trim size, page count, and quality level. The books will have a wrap-around cover and will be printed in 4-color process with some type reversing out to appear white. The contractor will be responsible for extending bleeds and adjusting spine thickness as necessary, and for applying a clear matte aqueous coating over the entire surface of the covers and spine. The contractor will also be responsible for mailing approximately 244 copies to individual domestic and international addresses using the agency's USPS permit, and for shipping approximately 256 copies to a single Washington, DC address.
Some key points to consider:
* The contractor must provide a mandatory W-9 form before the GPO makes payment.
* The contractor must download the "Labeling and Marking Specifications" form from the GPO website and attach it to shipping containers.
* The contractor must perform a basic check of the furnished media and publishing files to assure correct output of the required reproduction image.
* The contractor must create or change any necessary trapping, set proper screen angles and screen frequency, and define file output selection for the imaging device being utilized.