2024 IFTA DECAL DATA.pdf

2024 IFTA Decals

Decals will be approximately 3 inches x 3 inches (7.5 centimeters x 7.5 centimeters) 46,000 pairs with white letters and a background color as specified for the current year. The color of the background will be Red Pantone Number 485C as specified to match Sunfast inks using Pantone® Red 485C. The letters "IFTA" are to be a minimum of 3/4 inch (1.88 centimeters) in height and are to be incorporated into the decal with the letter I in the upper left-hand corner, the letter A in the lower right-hand corner, and the letters F and T to be incorporated in such a way as to constitute a diagonal design on the decal. The two-letter jurisdiction KY designation shall be displayed in the lower left-hand corner with the geographical outline of Kentucky centered behind the letters IFTA and the outline shall be in white. The two numbers of the appropriate year “24” are to be displayed in the upper right-hand corner. Decals shall be serialized. The serial number of each decal shall be no less than 3/16” high (0.47625 centimeters) and shall be displayed between the two-letter jurisdiction designation and the letter “A” of “IFTA”. The coloring of the numbering shall be compatible with the background color as determined by black lettering, shrink-wrapped in 250 pairs beginning with the number 000001 to 046000, running smooth surface.

Material is to be designed for use as annual decals on a smooth surface. The sheetings are to be precoated with pressure sensitive adhesive protected by a removable paper liner which will be straight scored slit to facilitate removal and protection of stock from breakage.

EFFECTIVE PERFORMANCE LIFE: Properly color printed, clear coated and applied, the decals will perform well for an 18-month period. All transparent ink colors shall be guaranteed for a period of 18 months.

APPLICATION: Pressure sensitive adhesive is convenient, vandal resistant application, using finger pressure to areas that are properly prepared, i.e., smooth, dry and clean surfaces. Selection and use are dependent on temperature conditions existing at the time of application.

FABRICATION:

A. Color processing -The background color fields and IFTA logo will be processed by

Offset, screen-print, flexography, rotogravure, digital, or other similar method of printing.

Additionally, it is required that the decals be numbered consecutively.

B. Clear Coating-All decals must be clear coated with a Coating Clear U10V or R101 or equivalent, which will guarantee surface exposure to the elements for a period of 18 months. A minimum dry thickness of .0004 inches (.4mil) should be obtained.

C. Adhesive-The adhesive shall not exude from edges of the sheeting when processed into finished decals so as to cause stacked pieces to stick together during shearing, cutting, printing, handling, or packaged in shipment and distribution.

D. Appearance-Decal sets shall be free from ragged edges, crack, and blisters. Decals shall be moisture resistant.

E. Border-Decals are to have a white border 1/8 inch thick.

CLEANING: The surface shall be sufficiently solvent resistant to permit cleaning with solvents such as VM&P naphtha, mineral spirits, turpentine or other solvents commonly used on vehicle finishes. Rinsed and dried, the surface shall show no appreciable change following cleaning when compared to a new clean decal.

COLOR: The color of the background will be Red 485C as specified to match Sunfast inks using Pantone® 485C. The color of the border will be white. Over lamination is not acceptable. All inks used must have a minimum life of 18 months without fading, peeling, or cracking.

COPY: The letters I F T A are to be printed in a minimum height of ¾” (1.88 centimeters) with the letter I located in the upper left hand corner, the letter A to be located in the lower right corner, with the letters F, T evenly spaced between to form a diagonal design form the upper left to lower right corner. The letters I F T A are to be printed in Arial Black 72 font in the color white. The two-letter jurisdiction “KY” designation shall be displayed in the lower left-hand corner, and the last two numbers “24” of the appropriate year are to be displayed in the upper right-hand corner. The two-letter jurisdiction “KY” designation and the last two numbers of the appropriate year “24” are to be printed in Arial Black 36 font in the color white. The consecutive numbers shall be located in the bottom of the decal between “KY” and the letter A. The geographical outline of the jurisdiction Kentucky shall be centered behind the letters I F T A and the outline shall be white.

Vendors shall be required to submit ten (10) completed numbered decal samples that the bidder has produced for other users as evidence of material and quality to the Division of

Purchasing. Vendor must deliver the sample within (7) calendar days after receipt of notification. The sample decal will be returned to the vendor upon request and at no charge to the Commonwealth.

Proof will be required for approval before final printing of decals

Wording to be placed on the back of each decal:

Do not apply IFTA decals at temperatures below +40 degrees Fahrenheit. Clean and dry area thoroughly before applying each decal. DO NOT APPLY OVER A PREVIOUS

YEAR’S DECAL. A decal must be totally visible and its view cannot be obstructed by any part of the truck. A decal applied in any other manner or location is an improper display of the IFTA registration.