B-39659 Q and A Template.docx

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JPMC Official State Newspaper
Solicitation number
24-416CMS-BOSS4-B-39659
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St. Clair County, Illinois

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This document contains questions and answers related to an Illinois Department of Central Management Services contract for the JPMC Official State Newspaper, contract number 24-416CMS-BOSS4-B-39659. The contract requires the vendor to provide a newspaper consisting of at least 4 pages of printed matter, with at least 100 square inches of printed matter per page, printed using conventional printing processes. The newspaper must have at least 25% news content per issue, or at least 1,000 column inches of news content per issue. Additional details on the specifications can be found in section 1.2 of the contract and in Exhibit A of the Bid Buy system.

The contract appears to cover both typesetting and printing services for the newspaper. No specific information is provided on color requirements or other printing details beyond the general printing process requirements. The contract term and any renewal options are not specified in the Q&A document.

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Illinois Department of Central Management Services JPMC Official State Newspaper

24-416CMS-BOSS4-B-39659

Questions and Answers 1/11/2024

Q1
I am unable to find the specifications. For example, what is the size, page count, paper stock and ink. Can you let me know where I can find this?
A1
The newspaper shall consist of not less than 4 pages of printed matter and contain at least 100 square inches of printed matter per page.

The newspaper shall be printed through the use of one of the conventional and generally recognized printing processes such as letterpress, lithography or gravure.

The newspaper shall annually average at least 25% news content per issue; or annually average at least 1,000 column inches of news content per issue, the term "news content" meaning any printed matter other than advertising.

You may find additional information in Supplies and/or Services Required in section 1.2 of the Contract. In addition, Exhibit A in Bid Buy provides and sample paragraph.

Q2
Is this only for typesetting? Printing? Color?
A2
The newspaper shall be printed through the use of one of the conventional and generally recognized printing processes such as letterpress, lithography or gravure.

The newspaper shall annually average at least 25% news content per issue; or annually average at least 1,000 column inches of news content per issue, the term "news content" meaning any printed matter other than advertising.

You may find additional information in Supplies and/or Services Required in section 1.2 of the Contract. In addition, Exhibit A in Bid Buy provides and sample paragraph.

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