Description
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is soliciting quotations for the production of 2,500 trail‑permit tags for the Hoosier National Forest’s 2027 season. Two distinct permit types are required: 1,500 single‑sided “Daily Trail Permits” and 1,000 double‑sided “Annual Trail Permits,” each printed on non‑toxic, Pantone 520‑purple background material with black ink, sequential numbering, perforations, and pressure‑sensitive adhesive backing. Deliverables include finished printed tags packaged in five boxes (500 permits per box), digital native files plus an “Optimized for Press” PDF, and a press‑quality PDF proof to be emailed for approval before printing. The contractor must meet strict color, material, and quality‑level specifications (GPO PUB 310.1 Level 4) and handle packaging, labeling, and FOB‑destination shipping to the forest by 20 Nov 2026.
• Daily Permit: 7 × 2.25 in, face‑only, 500 per box, single staple, synthetic vinyl‑impregnated material.
• Annual Permit: 11 × 4 in, double‑sided, 500 per box, two staples, printable plastic film (JCP O90).
• Required digital deliverables: native production files and an optimized PDF for each item; proof must be emailed to USDA contact for “OK‑to‑print” within two work days.