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ND STATE CONTRACT INFORMATION

CONTRACT INTRODUCTION

This contract is for the purchase of business cards with a full color photo on the backside of the business card. This contract is separate from other printing Term Contracts for similar items and may be used by those agencies not covered under a specific term contract for business cards.

CONTRACTOR INFORMATION

Check the State contract website for the contractor and contract administrator information.

COOPERATIVE PURCHASING

The contract resulting from this solicitation is a cooperative purchasing contract established pursuant to North Dakota Century Code (NDCC) sections 54-44.4-13. The contract is made available to state entities, institutions under the jurisdiction of the State Board of Higher Education, other government entities (including counties, cities, townships, public primary and secondary educational entities, governmental boards and commissions), nonprofit entities established on behalf of public entities, tribal agencies, transportation providers under N.D.C.C chapter 39-04.2, and the International Peace Garden. Participation by other governmental entities is not mandated or guaranteed; therefore, the estimated volume of this contract is not known.

BUSINESS CARD BLANKS (FULL COLOR BACKSIDE PRINTING)

1. General: This Term Contract is a cooperative purchase agreement for State Agencies and other governmental agencies to utilize when buying business cards that have a full color photo on the backside of the business cards. This contract is separate from other printing Term Contracts for similar items and may be used by those agencies not covered under a specific term contract for business cards. The actual ink colors and other graphic specifications and guidelines for these business cards may be found at this link: https://www.ndtourism.com/northdakotabelegendarylogo.

1. Artwork: Electronic, printer-ready files furnished to Contractor. Files created with InDesign.

1. Proof: High resolution, contract color proof (such as Epson) of backside, indicating final trim.

1. Final individual business card Size: 3 ½” x 2”.

1. Paper Stock: 12 pt., white, C2S, gloss cover.

1. Ink: Print four color process + flood gloss UV coating, one side, (0/4+UV) with full bleeds.

1. Finishing/Packaging: Leave in flat sheets for imprinting.

BUSINESS CARD IMPRINT ONE SIDE (2/0)

1. Artwork: Full type composition required. The quantities will be imprinted in smaller quantities throughout the term of the contract. The actual number of total names is unknown.

2. Quantities: Imprint business card info in quantities of 100, 250, 500 & 1000.

3. Proof: Color laser proofs required.

4. Paper stock: Pre-printed business card blanks.

5. Ink Color: Print front side two PMS ink colors, 2/0, (print image does bleed.)

6. Finishing/Packaging: Trim to 3½” x 2”. Pack in sturdy, uniformly sized card boxes, pack names separately, label with quantity in each carton.

7. Bid is All or None. (Bid winner is the total of the blanks, plus the imprint prices.)

8. Delivery: All printed materials must be delivered within 10 working days after the contractor receives an order from the Purchasing Agency. Materials are to be delivered (F.O.B. destination) to: One address of the respective ordering agency. The ordering agencies are responsible for final delivery.

PRICING

PURCHASING CARDS

The Purchasing Agency may place orders by issuance of a purchase order or may elect to place an order and make payment using a purchasing card. The contractor will accept a purchasing card without passing the processing fees for the purchase card back to the Purchasing Agency.

DELIVERY

All printed materials must be delivered within 10 working days after the contractor receives an order from the Purchasing Agency. Materials are to be delivered (F.O.B. destination) to: One address of the respective ordering agency. The ordering agencies are responsible for final delivery.

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