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Solicitation number: 24-494DOT-FINAD-B-37740
Issued by: St. Clair County, Illinois

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This document contains the specifications and requirements for the State of Illinois Department of Transportation to procure Double Face Pressure Sensitive Motor Vehicle Inspection Certificates of Safety for vehicle windshields and exterior vehicle surfaces. The certificates must meet strict design, quality, and performance requirements, including security features to prevent counterfeiting. The certificates will be individually serialized, packaged, and delivered to the Commercial Vehicle Safety Section. Bidders must demonstrate robust in-plant security measures and submit confidential statements detailing their system for protecting against unlawful reproduction. Samples will be tested, and the State reserves the right to approve the acceptability of the certificates and any proposed alterations. Delivery will be made to specified locations, and the State may reject any certificates not meeting contract requirements.

The specifications also include requirements for the furnishing of insert numerals to denote the month and year of expiration on the certificates. The numerals must be fade-proof, securely adhere to the certificates, and include security features. Bidders will be required to submit samples and demonstrate their capability to produce the numerals to the State's satisfaction. The State reserves the right to request additional quantities of the numerals as needed.

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MOTOR VEHICLE INSPECTION CERTIFICATES OF SAFETY FOR WINDSHIELDS

SPECIFICATION AND REQUIREMENTS FOR DOUBLE FACE PRESSURE SENSITIVE

MOTOR VEHICLE INSPECTION CERTIFICATES OF SAFETY FOR APPLICATION TO

VEHICLE WINDSHIELDS.

ACCEPTABILITY: Any and all pressure sensitive certificates proposed must be acceptable to the Department of Transportation Commercial Vehicle Safety Section as to design, quality and performance characteristics for the purpose intended.

DESIGN: 11.43cm (4-1/2") wide x 7.62cm (3") high including a 0.64cm (1/4") edge on left side beyond perforation; 10.80cm (4-1/4") wide x 7.62cm (3") high torn out size.

COLOR: Background will be white with printing overprinted in black ink. Colors will be guaranteed not to fade for a period of twelve (12) months after certificate has been applied to the vehicle. Color proof samples will be submitted on actual paper stock to the Department of Transportation for approval by Chief, Commercial Vehicle Safety Section, prior to manufacture.

Bidder will furnish all type and camera copy.

The certificate shall incorporate two areas rectangular in shape suitable for placing an insert numeral that signifies the month of expiration and the year of expiration. These rectangular areas shall measure 3.49cm (1-3/8") wide by 4.92cm (1-15/16") high. The top of these rectangular areas shall be located 0.873cm (11/32") from the top of the certificate. The bottom of these rectangular areas shall be located 1.826cm (23/32") from the bottom of the certificate. The left side of one rectangular area shall be located 0.556cm (7/32") from the left edge of the certificate. The right side of the other rectangular area shall be located 0.556cm (7/32") from the right edge of the certificate.

The serial number and the rectangular area for the insert numeral design and location on the Certificate of Safety shall be such that to insure that the "INSERT NUMERALS FOR USE ON

WINDSHIELD AND TRAILER INSPECTION CERTIFICATES OF SAFETY TO DESIGNATE

MONTH AND YEAR", specified as part of this total order, can be placed on the certificate easily to provide a "complete Certificate of Safety", as shown on the attached sample.

MATERIALS: The certificate shall consist entirely of a pressure sensitive adhesive coated layer-built structure. The design shall be an integral part of the certificate. The certificate shall incorporate a pantographic tint to read "STATE OF ILLINOIS". The protective slip of the certificate shall not be less than 0.00762cm (0.003”). The protective slip shall contain a scalloped cut vertically midway for easy removal and scored at cut line in the "as received" condition without immersion in water or other preparations. After removal of the protective slip, the finished certificate shall not less than 0.01778cm (0.007").

The adhesive portion of the certificate must be securely anchored to the pigmented layers which form the design of the certificate and shall be insoluble in water. It must not be possible to remove any adhesive at all by violent rubbing with a bare finger. Secure and permanent adhesion by the certificate shall be obtained to the interior of automobile glass windshields or to exterior opaque surfaces.

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MANUFACTURING PROCEDURE, PROTECTION, ETC.: All printing, numbering and design work on the face of the certificate shall be completed before application of the adhesive. The face of all the certificates must carry a specially formulated pressure sensitive adhesive that requires no water, solvent, or other wetting agent for activation. No activation of the adhesive shall be necessary. Over this adhesive must be placed an easily removed transparent slip sheet which will protect the certificate until ready for use. It shall be capable of remaining completely so affixed until it is intentionally and manually removed; and when removed, the certificate shall be made that once applied it will attain such a tight bond to the surface that it cannot be removed without being destroyed or voided so that it cannot be reused on another windshield. Materials bearing security safety slits are not acceptable. Procedures are to protect against illegal reproduction, removal and display. Bidder shall submit a separate confidential detailed statement to the Illinois Department of Transportation, Commercial Vehicle Safety Section, explaining fully his system for the protection of the State against unlawful reproduction and his methods by which such reproduction can be detected by inspectors of the State. The confidential statement shall not be a part of the bid but shall be submitted to the Chief of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Section after contract has been made. Other types of emblems which will offer similar service and protection for purpose will be considered.

Bidder must also outline his system of control in the process of manufacture, so that the Chief of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Section may determine accurately that all Certificates of Safety manufactured are carefully guarded during the process of manufacture, and as to storage pending shipment or delivery. Contractor's plant must be equipped with burglar or hold-up alarm system which is satisfactory to the Chief of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Section. All work under this contract must be performed wholly within the premises of the contractor. No part of the contract may be sublet or performed in any other establishment. No assignment of the contract in whole or in part may be made without the consent of the State.

Authorized agent or agents of the State, presenting proper credentials, may at the State's option, act as inspectors during the process of manufacture and shall be accorded all privileges and assistance to carry out the function.

SAMPLES SHOWING QUALITY: Bidder will be required to furnish with bid actual samples of Certificates of Safety. The samples will be retained by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Section as standards of comparison for shipments delivered under the contract, which shall not be inferior to the specifications contained herein. These sample certificates must have been manufactured by the firm submitting the bid. All samples submitted may be subjected to testing procedures to determine their capability to perform in the manner prescribed the purpose for which they are intended.

Any alteration in specification must have approval of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Section prior to proceeding with job.

METHOD OF APPLICATION: The method of application shall be as follows:

1. Remove protective slip sheet from the adhesive side of the certificate.

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2. Position certificate, then squeegee firmly until tightly affixed to surface.

TESTING: All samples submitted will be subject to the following testing procedures; provided, however that the samples will be applied to dry, clean glass at room temperature and will be permitted to so remain at room temperature for twenty-four (24) hours before the tests are conducted:

A. Apply certificate to dry, clean glass at room temperature. Bake glass in oven at 93.5 degrees C. (200 degrees F.) for two (2) hours. RESULT: The certificate must not be removable without being destroyed or the word "VOID" must appear prominently in the removed film and on the glass.

B. Apply certificate to dry, clean glass at room temperature. Attempt to remove certificate intact by dry scraping with a sharp razor. RESULT: The certificate must not be removable without being destroyed or the word "VOID" must appear prominently in the removed film.

C. Apply certificate to dry, clean glass at room temperature. Soap certificate with Carbon

Tetrachloride for thirty (30) minutes. RESULT: The certificate must not be removable without being destroyed or the word "VOID" must appear prominently in the removed film and on the glass.

D. Apply certificate to dry, clean glass at room temperature. Place wet blotter over certificate for thirty (30) minutes. RESULT: The certificate must not be removable without being destroyed or evidence of the word "VOID" must appear in the removed film and on the glass.

E. Apply certificate to dry, clean glass at room temperature. Place in refrigerator at 0 degrees C. (32 degrees F.) for two (2) hours. RESULT: The certificate must not be removable without being destroyed or evidence of the word "VOID" must appear in the

F. Apply certificate to dry, clean glass at room temperature. Place dry ice over certificate for fifteen (15) minutes. RESULT: The certificate must not be removable without being

G. Accelerated Weathering - Apply certificate to dry, clean glass at room temperature. The certificate to be exposed through the glass at an Atlas Weather-O-Meter (Model XWR) for three hundred (300) hours. RESULT: The certificate must not show evidence of blistering, fading, colors, delamination, wrinkling or loss of adhesion. The certificate must remain securely adhered to the glass panel over its entire area at all times. The certificate must not be removable without being destroyed or the word "VOID" must appear prominently in the removed film and on the glass.

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For application of certificate in -17.8 degrees C. (0 degrees F.) weather, application method specified in "Method of Application" will be followed. However, it is understood that the surface to which the certificate is to be applied must be completely dry and free of dirt, oil, grease and/or similar matter that would interfere with adhesion. Ultracene or equal will be used for temperatures of -1.5 degrees C. (30 degrees F.) or below.

SAFETY AND SECURITY FEATURES: The certificate shall have built into it security features which will safety guard the State against counterfeiting. This shall be accomplished by incorporation into the design a secret mark and/or chemical indicator known only to the manufacturer and to authorized personnel of the State.

All vendors must submit with their bid a letter stating they will insert their own secret markings and be able to prove the Certificates of Safety were produced in their plant. If occasion occurs to produce this proof, successful vendor must be in the position to furnish one of their supervisory employees to testify in court and verify Certificates of Safety were manufactured by his company.

The minimum in-plant security must be maintained while producing Certificates of Safety and until turned over to the common carrier.

1. 24-hour guard service must be maintained by a certified security force approved by this Department. The name, address and telephone number of the security force must be presented with the bid.

2. Each production run must be made under close supervision and initialed by a supervisor.

3. All press pull-ins, trim and waste must be immediately shredded in an electric shredder at the press.

4. All negatives and plates must be maintained under lock and key by the plant supervisor.

5. Unauthorized personnel must not be permitted in "Restricted Area" within the plant.

NUMBERING AND PACKING: Certificates will be individually serially numbered.

Certificates shall be bound with stiff chipboard back and light weight tag with 10 consecutive certificates as specified in the order to each book, and stapled with at least two (2) staples;

packaged in a durable shipboard box with 1000 certificates (100 books) per box. Boxes shall be of sufficient depth to be flush with the level of certificates contained therein. Each box shall indicate the beginning and ending number of the certificates contained in that box and marked on the outside of each box.

All certificates shall be perforated in such a manner as to be torn from the book without difficulty of damage to each certificate.

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INSPECTION OR PRINTING AND PROCESSING: During manufacturing and printing process, the Section Chief of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Section, Department of Transportation, or his designated agent, shall be allowed to observe the processing of Certificates of Safety for delivery, and to inspect all finished Certificates of Safety prior to sealing of boxes prepared for deliveries;

also, the Section Chief or his agent shall have custody of all defective stocks or Certificates of Safety or they shall be destroyed under his supervision.

PAPER AND PRINTING: The name of the manufacturer of the paper stock will be furnished with the bid.

All soiled sheets and seconds will be strictly accounted for and kept under lock and key and destroyed in the presence of a duly authorized agent of the State or an affidavit rendered to that effect will be furnished by the contractor.

The bidder must furnish with the bid, samples of paper which he proposes to use to produce the certificates.

PLACE OF DELIVERY AND TIME OF DELIVERY: Delivery will be made to the Commercial Vehicle Safety Section, 2300 South Dirksen Drive, Springfield, Illinois 62764, Monday - Friday between 8:00a.m. - 11:00a.m. or 1:00p.m. - 4:00p.m.

RESERVATIONS: Before an award is made, the State through the agencies involved, reserves the right to summon the bidder to appear before it and demonstrate and prove to its satisfaction the acceptability of his Certificates of Safety. The State also reserves the right to summon the bidder to demonstrate and prove the effectiveness of any and all protective features required.

The State reserves the right to waive technicalities and to reject any and all bids. Any proposal offered is subject to the option of the State as to whether it is to the best interest of the State. The price of the Certificate of Safety will be given consideration but the primary consideration in choosing a Certificate of Safety will be the maximum protection offered to the State against illegal reproduction or counterfeiting and for general adaptability to the purpose required. The efficiency of the proposed service that must be furnished by the contractor will be a major factor in making the award.

RECEIPT OF STICKERS: All Certificates of Safety received at the office of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Section will be subject to inspection and verification when the original cartons are opened. Any Certificates of Safety furnished, not complying in every manner to the contract requirements, will be rejected and must be replaced without cost to the State upon notice to the contractor. All Certificates of Safety rejected by the Department of Transportation shall be destroyed under the direction of the Department of Transportation or their authorized agent or agents.

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COMMERCIAL STANDING: Lack of commercial standing on the part of the bidder or inadequate facilities or plant on the part of the manufacturer will constitute sufficient ground for the rejection of the bids. The Department of Transportation, Commercial Vehicle Safety Section reserves the right to require bidder or contractor to submit to it at any time the name and location of the manufacturer of the paper stock proposed to be use by such bidder together with evidence of the ability of such manufacturer to produce such stock of the quality specified in his proposal. The State of Illinois reserves the right to decline to consider a proposal submitted by any bidder who has been in default on any prior contract or who has failed to perform satisfactory requirements of such contract.

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EXPIRE MONTH EXPIRE YEAR

CERTIFICATE OF

SAFETY INSPECTION

Face Adhesive Side Back Side of Certificate

Slip Sheet Blank

Slip sheet scallop slit for easy removal

NOTE: “Void” security feature not shown.

EXPIRES ON LAST DAY OF

MONTH INDICATED ON FRONT

ILLINOIS COS

TRUCK

Book Cover

302165001

MOTOR VEHICLE INSPECTION CERTIFICATES OF SAFETY FOR TRAILERS

SPECIFICATION AND REQUIREMENTS FOR PRESSURE SENSITIVE MOTOR VEHICLE

INSPECTION CERTIFICATES OF SAFETY FOR APPLICATION TO EXTERIOR VEHICLE

SURFACES.

DESIGN: 11.43cm (4-1/2") wide x 7.62cm (3") high including a 0.64cm (1/4") edge on left side beyond perforation; 10.80cm (4-1/4") wide x 7.62cm (3") high torn out size.

The certificate shall incorporate two areas rectangular in shape suitable for placing insert numerals that signifies the month of expiration and year of expiration. These rectangular areas shall measure 3.49cm (1-3/8") wide by 4.92cm (1-15/16") high. The top of these rectangular areas shall be located 0.873cm (11/32") from the top of the certificate. The bottom of this rectangular area shall be located 1.826cm (23/32") from the bottom of the certificate. The left side of one rectangular area shall be located 0.556cm (7/32") from the left edge of the certificate. The right side of the other rectangular area shall be located 0.556cm (7/32") from the right edge of the certificate.

The serial number and the rectangular area for the insert numeral design and location on the Certificate of Safety shall be such that to insure that the "INSERT NUMERALS FOR USE ON

WINDSHIELD AND TRAILER INSPECTION CERTIFICATES OF SAFETY TO DESIGNATE

MONTH AND YEAR", specified as part of this total order, can be placed on the certificates easily to provide a "complete Certificate of Safety", as shown on the attached sample.

MATERIALS: The certificate shall consist entirely of a pressure sensitive adhesive coated poly-meric cast film capable of withstanding the elements and producing the results for which the certificate is intended. The design shall be an integral part of the certificate. The certificate shall incorporate pantographic tint to read "STATE OF ILLINOIS". The protective slip shall not be less than 0.01524cm ( 0.006”). The protective slip of the certificate shall contain a scalloped cut vertically midway for easy removal and scored at cut line in the "as received" condition without immersion in water or other preparations. After removal of the protective slip, the finished thickness of the certificate shall not be less than 0.01016cm (0.004”).

MANUFACTURING PROCEDURE, PROTECTION, ETC.: The reverse side of all the certificates must carry a specially formulated pressure sensitive adhesive that requires no water, solvent, or other wetting agent for activation. No activation of the adhesive shall be necessary. Over this adhesive must be placed an easily removed transparent slip sheet which will protect the certificate until ready for use. It shall be capable of remaining completely so affixed until it is intentionally and manually removed; and when removed, the certificate shall be made that once applied it will attain such a tight bond to the surface that it cannot be removed without being destroyed or voided so that it cannot be reused on another windshield. Materials bearing security safety slits are not acceptable. Procedures are to protect against illegal reproduction, removal and display. Bidder shall submit a separate confidential detailed statement to the Illinois Department of Transportation, Commercial Vehicle Safety Section, explaining fully his system for the protection of the State against unlawful reproduction and his method by which such reproduction can be detected by inspectors of the State. The confidential statement shall not be part of the bid but shall be submitted to the Chief of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Section after contract has been made. Other types of emblems which will offer similar service and protection for purpose will be considered.

Bidder must also outline his system of control in the process of manufacture, so that the Chief of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Section may determine accurately that all Certificates of Safety manufactured are carefully guarded during the process of manufacture, and as to storage pending shipment or delivery. Contractor's plant must be equipped with burglar or hold-up alarm system which is satisfactory to the Chief of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Section. All work under this contract must be performed wholly within the premises of the contractor. Non part of the contract may be sublet or performed in any other establishment. No assignment of the contract in whole or in part may be made without the consent of the State.

SAMPLES SHOWING QUALITY: Bidders will be required to furnish with bid actual samples of Certificates of Safety. The samples to be retained by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Section as standards of comparison for shipments delivered under the contract, which shall not be inferior to the specifications contained herein. These sample certificates must have been manufactured by the firm submitting the bid. All samples submitted may be subjected to testing procedures to determine their capability to perform in the manner prescribed the purpose for which they are intended.

Any alteration in specification must have approval of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Section prior to proceeding with job.

METHOD OF APPLICATION: The method of application shall be as follows:

1. Remove protective slip sheet from the adhesive side of certificate.

TESTING: All samples submitted will be subject to the following testing procedures; provided, however, that the samples will be applied to dry, clean glass at room temperature and will be permitted to remain at room temperature for twenty-four (24) hours before the tests are conducted:

degrees C. (200 Degrees F.) for two (2) hours. RESULT: The certificate must not be removed film.

intact by dry scraping with a sharp razor. RESULT: The certificate must not be removed film.

without being destroyed or the work "VOID" must appear prominently in the removed film certificate to be exposed through the glass at an Atlas Weather-O-Meter (Model XWR) for three hundred (300) hours. RESULT: The certificate must not show evidence of blistering, fading colors, delamination, wrinkling or loss of adhesion. The certificate must remain securely adhered to the glass panel over its entire area at all times. The certificate

For application of certificate in -17.8 degrees C.(0 degrees F.) weather, application method specified in "Method of Application" will be followed. However, it is understood that the surface to which the certificate is to be applied must be completely dry and free of dirt, oil, grease and/or similar matter that would interfere with adhesion. Ultracene or equal will be used for temperature of -1.5 degrees C. (30 degrees F.) or below.

All vendors must submit with their bid a letter stating they will insert their own secret markings and be able to prove the Certificate of Safety were produced in their plant. If occasion occurs to produce this proof, successful vendor must be in the position to furnish one of their supervisory employees to testify in court and verify Certificates of Safety were manufactured by his company.

The minimum in-plant security must be maintained while producing Certificates of Safety and until turned over to the common carrier.

1. 24 hour guard service must be maintained by a certified security force approved by this Department. Name, address and phone number of this company must be presented with bid.

2. Each production run must be made under close supervision and initialed by supervisor.

3. All press pull-ins, trim and waste must be shredded immediately in an electric shredder at press.

4. All negatives and plates must be maintained under lock and key by plant supervisor.

5. Unauthorized personnel must not be permitted in "Restricted Area" within the plant.

NUMBERING AND PACKING: Certificates to be individually serially numbered.

Certificates shall be bound with stiff chipboard back and light weight tag with 25 consecutive certificates to each book, and stapled with at least two (2) staples; packaged in a durable chipboard box with 40 books per box. Boxes shall be of sufficient depth to be flush with the level of certificates contained therein. The boxes shall bear the beginning and ending number of the certificates are to be sealed with safety tape imprinted with the name of the certificate manufacturer.

Certificates shall be perforated in such a manner as to be torn from the book without difficulty or damage to certificate.

INSPECTION OR PRINTING AND PROCESSING: During the process of manufacture and printing, the Chief of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Section, Department of Transportation, or his designated agent, shall be privileged to observe the printing and manufacturing and processing of Certificates of Safety for delivery, and inspect all finished Certificates of Safety prior to sealing boxes prepared for deliveries; also the Section Chief or his agent shall have custody of all defective stocks or Certificates of Safety and the same shall be destroyed under his supervision, or otherwise as directed by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Section Chief.

PROTECTION: Each bidder shall attach to his bid an outline in detail, giving his plan for the protection against theft, misuse or loss of the Certificates of Safety while they are in the process of manufacture and until they are properly receipted for at the office of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Section, Department of Transportation. This is to be considered as part of the bid and shall be written into and become a part of the contract.

PAPER AND PRINTING: The name of the manufacturer of the paper stock is to be furnished with the bid.

All soiled sheets and seconds to be strictly accounted for and kept under lock and key and destroyed in the presence of a duly authorized agent of the State or affidavit rendered to that effect by the contractor.

Bidder must furnish with bid, samples of paper which he proposes to furnish.

RECEIPT OF STICKERS: All Certificates of Safety to be received at the office of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Section subject to inspection and verification when the original cartons are opened.

Any Certificates of Safety furnished, not complying in every manner to the contract requirements, will be rejected and must be replaced without cost to the State upon notice to the contractor. All Certificates of Safety rejected by the Department of Transportation shall be destroyed under the direction of the Department of Transportation or their authorized agent or agents.

facilities or plant on the part of the manufacturer will constitute sufficient ground for the rejection of the bids. The Department of Transportation, Commercial Vehicle Safety Section reserves the right to require bidder or contractor to submit to it at any time the name and location of the manufacturer of the paper stock proposed to be used by such bidder together with evidence of the ability of such manufacturer to produce such stock of the quality specified in his proposal. The State of Illinois reserves the right to decline to consider a proposal submitted by any bidder who has been in default on any prior contract or who has failed to perform satisfactory requirements of such contract.

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Face Side (adhesive on back) Backside of Certificate Liner Blank Backside liner scallop slit for easy removal

NOTE: “Void” security feature not shown.

EXPIRE MONTH EXPIRE YEAR

CERTIFICATE OF

SAFETY INSPECTION

Inside of Book Cover

ILLINOIS COS

TRAILER

Book Cover

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MOTOR VEHICLE INSPECTION CERTIFICATES OF SAFETY FOR WINDSHIELDS

SPECIFICATION AND REQUIREMENTS FOR DOUBLE FACE PRESSURE SENSITIVE

MOTOR VEHICLE INSPECTION CERTIFICATES OF SAFETY FOR APPLICATION TO

VEHICLE WINDSHIELDS.

DESIGN: 11.43cm (4-1/2") wide x 7.62cm (3") high including a 0.64cm (1/4") edge on left side beyond perforation; 10.80cm (4-1/4") wide x 7.62cm (3") high torn out size.

Bidder will furnish all type and camera copy.

The serial number and the rectangular area for the insert numeral design and location on the Certificate of Safety shall be such that to insure that the "INSERT NUMERALS FOR USE ON

WINDSHIELD AND TRAILER INSPECTION CERTIFICATES OF SAFETY TO DESIGNATE

MONTH AND YEAR", specified as part of this total order, can be placed on the certificate easily to provide a "complete Certificate of Safety", as shown on the attached sample.

Any alteration in specification must have approval of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Section prior to proceeding with job.

METHOD OF APPLICATION: The method of application shall be as follows:

1. Remove protective slip sheet from the adhesive side of the certificate.

degrees C. (200 degrees F.) for two (2) hours. RESULT: The certificate must not be intact by dry scraping with a sharp razor. RESULT: The certificate must not be removable without being destroyed or the word "VOID" must appear prominently in the removed film.

three hundred (300) hours. RESULT: The certificate must not show evidence of blistering, fading, colors, delamination, wrinkling or loss of adhesion. The certificate must remain securely adhered to the glass panel over its entire area at all times. The certificate specified in "Method of Application" will be followed. However, it is understood that the surface to which the certificate is to be applied must be completely dry and free of dirt, oil, grease and/or similar matter that would interfere with adhesion. Ultracene or equal will be used for temperatures of -1.5 degrees C. (30 degrees F.) or below.