Description
The US Government Publishing Office is seeking a contractor to produce 249 saddle-stitched pamphlets for the Volcano and Earthquake Monitoring Plan for the Yellowstone Caldera System. The pamphlets will have a trim size of 8.5 x 11 inches, 40 text pages, and a separate wraparound cover. The contractor must provide digital color content proofs and inkjet proofs that meet specific standards. The contractor will be responsible for printing, binding, and distributing the pamphlets to various destinations. The project requires a high level of quality and attention to detail, with specific requirements for paper, ink, and binding.
• The contractor must use a specific type of paper and ink, with a 4-color process and coating on the covers.
• The contractor must provide proofs that meet specific standards, including G7 profiled and pigment-based inks.
• The contractor must bind the pamphlets using a saddle stitch in 2 places on the left 11-inch side.
• The contractor must distribute the pamphlets to various destinations, including the USGS and the Library of Congress.