FY26-115 spec sheet for the ICC Collateral Recovery Ticket Starting NUMBER 1154001 REVISED.docx

Collateral Recovery Ticket with Decal Specifications Illinois Commerce Commission Size:

· Carrier Sheet: 8.5" x 11"

· Torn size 8.5" x 3.667" Quantity: 100,000 tickets per year for three years Reorder time frame:

· The Agency anticipates placing one annual order of 100,000 tickets per year, to be issued within the timeframe of June 1 through July 30.

Carrier Sheet Perforations:

· Two micro‑perforations located at 3.667 inches and 7.334 inches, running parallel to the 8.5‑inch sheet dimension.

Decal Specifications:

· Overall Size: Finished decal must measure 3 inches × 3 inches.

· Die‑Cut Construction: Decal must be die‑cut with an oversized release liner extending beyond all edges to facilitate easy lifting, removal, and application.

· Release Liner: Pressure‑sensitive, adhered release liner designed to properly release adhesive during application while maintaining decal flatness and stability.

· Construction: Decal is mounted on a release liner sheet, which is then adhered to a standard #28 (28 lb) white stock paper carrier sheet or equivalent.

Tamper Evident Security Decal – Material & Performance Requirements

· Decal Type: Tamper evident security decal.

· Tamper Evidence Pattern: VOID pattern performance must be equivalent to or greater than SafTSeal EX Void or EXM Void technology adhesive engineered for clean, consistent VOID pattern transfer

· Base Material: A durable material equivalent to or greater than vinyl or polyester film designed for harsh or rugged environments

· Environmental Durability: Adhesive must maintain adhesion, readability, and tamper evident function in outdoor environments

· Temperature Range: Must remain functional from -40°F to 200°F

· Fade & Wear Resistance: Material and printed graphics must resist degradation from UV exposure, moisture, abrasion, and general weathering

Paper Stock:

· Carrier Sheet- standard #28 (28 lb) white paper or equivalent thick, durable, and premium-weight paper commonly used for high-quality printing, reports, and accounting records, often offering high brightness with a smooth finish.

Proposed Material Substitutions:

· Any proposed substitutions for decal material, adhesive system, release liner, or carrier sheet must be submitted to the Agency for written approval prior to production.

· The Agency reserves the right to request product data sheets or manufacturer specifications to verify that proposed materials meet the required performance characteristics.

· Materials that do not meet the tamper-evident performance requirements described in this specification will be rejected.

Ink: To provide assurance of having stand and consistent color regardless of printing location

· Carrier Sheet: 1/1 black

· Decal: 2/0 PMS and black

Number Matching:

· Each carrier sheet must display three (3) numbers.

· All three numbers must match the number printed on the decal.

· The decal number and the carrier sheet numbers must be identical.

Ticket Numbering Sequence:

· Consecutive numbering beginning with 1154001 - available on the emailed ticket example.

· No skipped numbers.

· Vendor must ensure accuracy of numbering

· Vendor is responsible for any corrections or overruns resulting from numbering or printing errors at no cost to the State before shipping.

· Entire print order must ship out together

Proof Timeline:

· Upon contract execution, Vendor shall Email a digital proof within ten (10) business days to: Phil.Hardas@illinois.gov, Nadia.Sundeen@illinois.gov, Lance.Bruere@illinois.gov

· Upon written approval of digital proof, a hard copy proof shall be mailed within five (5) business

· Mail hard copy to:

ATTN: Lance Bruere/Phil Hardas Illinois Commerce Commission 527 East Capitol Ave Springfield, IL 62701

· Upon approval of the hard copy proof, the Agency will provide an email with written authorization for the Vendor to begin production.

Packaging:

· Each box shall contain exactly 1,000 sequentially numbered tickets.

· Ticket numbers shall be continuous and without gaps or duplication across all boxes.

· For year 1, ticket numbers run continuously from 1154001 up to 1254000 no missed numbers.

· For each subsequent annual order, the Agency will provide the starting number, and the Vendor shall continue sequential numbering in the same manner.

· The entire set of tickets is sequentially numbered and packaged into 20 shrink‑wrapped bundles of 50 tickets each, with 20 bundles per box. Each box is labeled on the outside to indicate its ticket range.

· Box #1 = tickets 1154001– 1155000

· Box #2 = tickets 1155001– 1156000

· Box #3 to Box #100 shall contain the next 1,000 sequentially numbered tickets (20 bundles of 50 tickets each)

· All prices must include inside delivery, freight, and handling.

Delivery & Inspection:

· Inside delivery required within 30 working days after Agency approval of the hard copy proof

· All Collateral Recovery Ticket with Decals delivered under this contract is subject to agency inspection for specification accuracy.

· The Agency reserves the right to reject any portion of the order 7 days after delivery; for printing defects, incorrect numbering, skipped or duplicated numbers and damaged packaging.

· During the duration of the contract, all rejected Collateral Recovery Ticket with Decals shall be replaced by the vendor at no additional cost to the Agency.

Deliver to:

Attn: Lance Bruere/Transportation Processing Manager Illinois Commerce Commission 527 East Capitol Ave Springfield, IL 62701 Phone Number: 217-782-9715 Email Address: lance.bruere@illinois.gov Email Invoice to: ICC.AccountsPayable@Illinois.gov and Lance.Bruere@illinois.gov Vendor Requirements:

The Vendor shall perform all printing and production services required under this Contract using its own employees and in-house equipment. Subcontracting, outsourcing, assignment, delegation, or use of third parties for any portion of the work, including printing, finishing, or assembly, is not permitted. This requirement is necessary to ensure strict control over security-sensitive production elements, including tamper-evident decal performance, sequential numbering accuracy, and chain of custody. Use of in-house operations reduces the risk of production errors, unauthorized duplication, data inconsistencies, and quality deviations, and supports accountability to a single responsible Vendor for all aspects of performance.

The Vendor shall, upon written request and prior to award, identify the physical location(s) where all work under this Contract will be performed and certify that all production will occur at these disclosed facilities for the full term.

The submission must include:

· The physical address(es) of all production facilities

· The name, title, phone number, and email address of the individual responsible for overseeing in-house printing and production. The identified individual must be an employee of the Vendor and directly involved in or responsible for production operations

· A statement confirming the Vendor owns, leases, or otherwise directly controls each facility

· Confirmation that no portion of the work will be performed at any unlisted location or by any third party. All the facilities disclosed must be under the direct control of the Vendor and operated by the Vendor’s employees.

The Vendor shall notify the Agency in writing of any changes to the identified production contact or production location(s) during the term of the Contract.

The Agency reserves the right to request additional documentation or verification of facility control and production capability, including but not limited to equipment lists, production workflow, or site verification.

Failure to accurately disclose production locations or use of undisclosed facilities or third parties may result in bid rejection or contract termination.