Description
The U.S. Government Publishing Office is seeking a qualified printer to produce 200 saddle‑stitched booklets titled “2026 Ninth Circuit Civics Contest Booklet.” The contractor will receive source InDesign files, add two blank pages, and print a 36‑page interior with color on seven specific folios and full‑color covers, using either full‑offset or high‑resolution digital printing. The job requires specific paper stocks, Quality Level III standards, G7‑compliant proofs, and delivery to San Francisco, CA, with a tight production window of roughly one month after receipt of source media.
• 200 saddle‑stitched booklets (36 pages + cover) on 100 lb cover stock and 80 lb text stock, 25 × 38 in basis size.
• Choice of full‑offset or digital printing, meeting 150‑line screen and 4‑color process on designated pages.
• Mandatory G7/GRACoL‑compliant proofs (digital or offset) shipped to two California addresses before “OK TO PRINT.”
• Shrink‑wrapped cartons ≤ 40 lb, traceable shipping, and required GPO administrative forms (W‑9, Forms 952/892c/905).