COMMERCIAL PRINTING QUOTE REQUEST

TITLE: MOCK Project #1

QUANTITY: 130,000 (Overs limited to 2%)

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

FORMAT: Book

SIZE: 21 x 10.5 folds to 10.5 x 10.5”

PAGES: 24 Pages + Cover + 12-page booklet (3-4’s) 3.75 x 5.75 centerspread (folded size jogged to the foot).

Cover diecut: rectangular shape 5.5 x 5.5

STOCK: Cover: Cougar Opaque Smooth 80 Cover Text/Booklet: Cougar Opaque Smooth 80 Text

INK/VARNISH: 4CP + Overall Uncoated AQ - all pages

COMPOSITION: Files transferred electronically via FTP or the University's dedicated file-sharing platform as In Design, (Creative Cloud 2017 or latest), Adobe Illustrator, and/or Photoshop. All images will be live on file. Vendor responsible for checking all traps and assigning trap values as necessary. Include all costs in base bid.

Include all costs in base bid for vendor to provide the University with an updated file or collect for output to FTP, complete with latest version of publication, including all final copy and photo changes/corrections.

Vendor must do pre-flight on disk within 48 hours of receipt, to ensure that all files are on disk and appropriate commands have been designated in files.

PROOFS: Color laser or dylux and high resolution color accurate proof such as Kodak Approval or Fuji required. Vendor must specify on “Form of Bid” proofing system included in bid. Upon return of lasers, vendor will be required within two (2) working days to produce digital proof and high-end color proofs indicating spot varnish (if specified). Also, vendor must list proofing systems available and cost associated with each. When planning production schedule, vendor must take into consideration that the University will be holding proofs for 24 hours.

Press checks required. Press checks must take place during normal business hours of Monday through Friday between 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM. Vendor bidding must specify at time of bid how many press checks there will be to print the entire job.

All Press checks will be done at the expense of the selected vendor, e.g. transportation, lodging, meals, etc. All bidders are required to consider this element when computing their responses. Bidders should not assume an opportunity will exist to add such matters after the bid has been submitted.

PRESS WORK: Knock-outs, traps, bleeds, large solids and/or butts throughout.

SCORE/FOLDING/

BINDERY: Trim, score, collate, saddle stitch.

PACKING: All items (notwithstanding the shipment to Inserting and Addressing) to be bulk packed in cartons, not to exceed thirty (30) pounds, and are to be clearly marked with the number of booklets in each. Shipments to Inserting & Addressing must be packed in Gaylords.

TIMELINE: File hand-off date of:

for delivery no later than:

DELIVERY: NOTE: All prices submitted in response to this request for quotation shall include delivery and transportation charges fully prepaid F.O.B. DESTINATION. No extra charges for packing or packages will be allowed.

Deliver one (1) sample to:

University of Connecticut #1

Deliver twenty-five (25) samples to:

University of Connecticut #2

Deliver one hundred twenty-one thousand (121,000) to:

University of Connecticut #3 24-hour delivery notice required *Should arrive in Gaylords*

Deliver eight thousand nine hundred seventy-five (8,975) to:

University of Connecticut #4 (24-hour delivery notice required *Cannot accept Gaylords. Each carton must be packed not to exceed 30lb. and clearly labeled with contents inside along with Sku

#XXXXX

Deliver quantity balance to:

University of Connecticut #5 *Inside delivery. Cannot accept Gaylords. Each carton must be packed not to exceed 30lb. and clearly labeled with contents inside*

OPTIONS: To be considered a responsive, compliant bidder, provide separate pricing for these options as shown on the FORM OF BID:

• Cost of additional and minus 1,000 copies at time of printing (Cost per +/- 1,000).

• Cost, if any, to create varnish file.

• Hourly cost for color correcting.

• Cost of author's alterations, per line, at proof stage or hourly cost of author’s alterations at proof stage.

VENDORS PLEASE NOTE: Specifications for Printing Job. Please do not deviate from specifications.

PURCHASE ORDERS

Purchase orders will be issued for an amount which exceeds your quotation by up to twelve percent (12%). This is done to authorize author’s alterations valued up to ten percent (10% of the original quote and up to an additional two percent (2%) for overruns. To comply with policy, invoices must be itemized to reflect 1) the job as quoted, 2) an itemized list of authorized author’s alterations and costs associated with such alterations (not to exceed ten percent (10%) of the total quoted amount) and, 3) overruns (not to exceed 2% of quantity ordered ). Invoice amounts in excess of that authorized on the face of this purchase order will not be honored without prior written permission from the University of Connecticut Purchasing Department.

UNIVERSITY OWNERSHIP

All files and computer media generated by the Contractor that relate to this contract shall become the property of the University of Connecticut. Failure to return these materials may delay payment of Contractor’s invoice or result in a penalty assessment which may be deducted from the Contractor’s invoice.

Specifications

FORMAT: Book

QTY: 130,000

SIZE: 21 x 10.5 folds to 10.5 x 10.5”

PAGES: 24 Pages + Cover + 12-page booklet (3-4’s) 3.75 x 5.75 centerspread (folded size jogged to the foot).

Cover diecut: rectangular shape 5.5 x 5.5

STOCK: Cover: Cougar Opaque Smooth 80 Cover

Text/Booklet: Cougar Opaque Smooth 80 Text

INK/VARNISH: 4CP + Overall Uncoated AQ -all pages

COSTS

Price

Cost of 1000 (+/-)

Cost to create varnish file

Color Edits @ $XX/hr.

AA's @ proof stage $XX/line

AA's @ proof stage $XX max/hour

To be completed in the "Items" Section of this Event in HuskyBuy.

TITLE: MOCK Project #2

QUANTITY: 130,000 (Overs limited to 2%) 140,000 (Overs limited to 2%) 150,000 (Overs limited to 2%)

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

FORMAT: Booklet

SIZE: Flat size: 13” x 9.5”, Finished size: 6.5” x 9.5”

PAGES: 8 pages plus 4-pg. cover

STOCK: Cover: Cougar Bright White, Smooth / 80# Text: Cougar Bright White, Smooth / 80#

INK/VARNISH: Cover: 6/6 (4color plus pms 289 plus AQ satin, (except for back cover area);

Text: 6/6 (4-color, pms 289, plus overall satin AQ)

COMPOSITION: Files transferred electronically via FTP or the University's dedicated file-sharing platform as In Design, (Creative Cloud 2017 or latest), Adobe Illustrator, and/or Photoshop. All images will be live on file. Vendor responsible for checking all traps and assigning trap values as necessary. Include all costs in base bid.

Include all costs in base bid for vendor to provide the University with an updated file or collect for output to FTP, complete with latest version of publication, including all final copy and photo changes/corrections.

Vendor must do pre-flight on disk within 48 hours of receipt, to ensure that all files are on disk and appropriate commands have been designated in files.

PROOFS: Color laser or dylux and high resolution color accurate proof such as Kodak Approval or Fuji required. Vendor must specify on “Form of Bid” proofing system included in bid.

Upon return of lasers, vendor will be required within two (2) working days to produce digital proof and high-end color proofs indicating spot varnish (if specified). Also, vendor must list proofing systems available and cost associated with each. When planning production schedule, vendor must take into consideration that the University will be holding proofs for 24 hours.

Press checks required. Press checks must take place during normal business hours of Monday through Friday between 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM. Vendor bidding must specify at time of bid how many press checks there will be to print the entire job.

All Press checks will be done at the expense of the selected vendor, e.g. transportation, lodging, meals, etc. All bidders are required to consider this element when computing their responses. Bidders should not assume an opportunity will exist to add such matters after the bid has been submitted.

SCORE/FOLDING Score, fold, trim, saddle stitch

/BINDERY:

PACKING: All items (notwithstanding the shipment to Inserting and Addressing) to be bulk packed in cartons, not to exceed thirty (30) pounds, and are to be clearly marked with the number of booklets in each. Shipments to Inserting & Addressing must be packed in Gaylords.

TIMELINE: File hand-off date of:

for delivery no later than:

DELIVERY: NOTE: All prices submitted in response to this request for quotation shall include delivery and transportation charges fully prepaid F.O.B. DESTINATION. No extra charges for packing or packages will be allowed.

Deliver ten (10) samples to:

University of Connecticut #1

Deliver twenty thousand (20,000) to:

University of Connecticut #2 (24-hour delivery notice required *Cannot accept Gaylords. Each carton must be packed not to exceed 30lb. and clearly labeled with contents inside)

Deliver two thousand (2,000) to:

University of Connecticut – Avery Point #3 (24-hour delivery notice required *Cannot accept Gaylords. Each carton must be packed not to exceed 30lb. and clearly labeled with contents inside)

Deliver five thousand (5,000) to:

University of Connecticut – Hartford #4 (24-hour delivery notice required *Cannot accept Gaylords. Each carton must be packed not to exceed 30lb. and clearly labeled with contents inside.)

Deliver seven thousand (7,000) to:

University of Connecticut – Stamford #5 (24-hour delivery notice required *Cannot accept Gaylords. Each carton must be packed not to exceed 30lb. and clearly labeled with contents inside.)

Deliver two thousand (2,000) to:

University of Connecticut -Waterbury #6 (24-hour delivery notice required *Cannot accept Gaylords. Each carton must be packed not to exceed 30lb. and clearly labeled with contents inside.)

Deliver thirty-five thousand (35,000) to:

University of Connecticut #7 (24-hour delivery notice required *Cannot accept Gaylords. Each carton must be packed not to exceed 30lb. and clearly labeled with contents inside.)

Deliver quantity balance to:

University of Connecticut #7 (24-hour delivery notice required by phone and email and must arrive in Gaylords.)

OPTIONS: To be considered a responsive, compliant bidder, provide separate pricing for these options as shown on the FORM OF BID:

• Cost of additional and minus 1,000 copies at time of printing (Cost per +/- 1,000).

• Cost, if any, to create varnish file.

• Hourly cost for color correcting.

• Cost of author's alterations, per line, at proof stage or hourly cost of author’s alterations at proof stage.

VENDORS PLEASE NOTE: Specifications for Printing Job. Please do not deviate from specifications.

PURCHASE ORDERS

Purchase orders will be issued for an amount which exceeds your quotation by up to twelve percent (12%).

This is done to authorize author’s alterations valued up to ten percent (10% of the original quote and up to an additional two percent (2%) for overruns. To comply with policy, invoices must be itemized to reflect 1) the job as quoted, 2) an itemized list of authorized author’s alterations and costs associated with such alterations (not to exceed ten percent (10%) of the total quoted amount) and, 3) overruns (not to exceed 2% of quantity ordered ). Invoice amounts in excess of that authorized on the face of this purchase order will not be honored without prior written permission from the University of Connecticut Purchasing Department.

UNIVERSITY OWNERSHIP

All files and computer media generated by the Contractor that relate to this contract shall become the property of the University of Connecticut. Failure to return these materials may delay payment of Contractor’s invoice or result in a penalty assessment which may be deducted from the Contractor’s invoice.

Specifications

FORMAT: Booklet

QTY: 130,000; 140,000; 150,000

SIZE: Flat size: 13” x 9.5”, Finished size: 6.5” x 9.5”

PAGES: 8 pages plus 4-pg. cover

STOCK: Cover: Cougar Bright White, Smooth / 80#

Text: Cougar Bright White, Smooth / 80#

INK/VARNISH: Cover: (4color plus pms 289 plus AQ satin, (except for back cover area) Text: 6/6 (4-color, pms 289, plus overall satin AQ)

Quantity: 130,000

Price

Cost of 1000 (+/-)

Cost of 4 pages (+/-)

Cost to create varnish file

Color Edits @ $XX/hr

To be completed in the "Items" Section

AA's @ proof stage $XX/line

AA's @ proof stage $XX max/hour

Quantity: 140,000

Price

Cost of 1000 (+/-)

Cost of 4 pages (+/-)

Cost to create varnish file

Color Edits @ $XX/hr

AA's @ proof stage $XX/line

AA's @ proof stage $XX max/hour

Quantity: 150,000

Price

Cost of 1000 (+/-)

Cost of 4 pages (+/-)

Cost to create varnish file

Color Edits @ $XX/hr

AA's @ proof stage $XX/line

AA's @ proof stage $XX max/hour

To be completed in the "Items" Section of this Event in HuskyBuy.

To be completed in the "Items" Section

TITLE: MOCK Project #3

QUANTITY: 160,000

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

FORMAT: Brochure, 4-panels, double gatefold, die-cut ‘curved-shaped’ end panels

SIZE: Open flat – 33.5” x 6”, folds to 9” w X 6” h

PAGES: 8 pages (4-panels double gatefold)

STOCK: Cougar Bright White, Smooth 80# cover

INK/VARNISH: 4 over 4, overall uncoated AQ, except on mailing panel. Clear foil stamping on cover lettering – “STEP INTO THE BLUE”

COMPOSITION: Files transferred electronically via FTP or the University's dedicated file-sharing platform as In Design, (Creative Cloud 2017 or latest), Adobe Illustrator, and/or Photoshop. All images will be live on file. Vendor responsible for checking all traps and assigning trap values as necessary. Include all costs in base bid.

Include all costs in base bid for vendor to provide the University with an updated file or collect for output to FTP, complete with latest version of publication, including all final copy and photo changes/corrections.

Vendor must do pre-flight on disk within 48 hours of receipt, to ensure that all files are on disk and appropriate commands have been designated in files.

PROOFS: Color laser or dylux and high resolution color accurate proof such as Kodak Approval or Fuji required. Vendor must specify on “Form of Bid” proofing system included in bid.

Upon return of lasers, vendor will be required within two (2) working days to produce digital proof and high-end color proofs indicating spot varnish (if specified). Also, vendor must list proofing systems available and cost associated with each. When planning production schedule, vendor must take into consideration that the University will be holding proofs for 24 hours.

Press checks required. Press checks must take place during normal business hours of Monday through Friday between 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM. Vendor bidding must specify at time of bid how many press checks there will be to print the entire job.

All Press checks will be done at the expense of the selected vendor, e.g. transportation, lodging, meals, etc. All bidders are required to consider this element when computing their responses. Bidders should not assume an opportunity will exist to add such matters after the bid has been submitted.

SCORE/FOLDING Score, fold, trim, saddle stitch

/BINDERY:

PACKING: All items (notwithstanding the shipment to Inserting and Addressing) to be bulk packed in cartons, not to exceed thirty (30) pounds, and are to be clearly marked with the number of booklets in each. Shipments to Inserting & Addressing must be packed in Gaylords.

TIMELINE: File hand-off date of:

for delivery no later than:

DELIVERY: NOTE: All prices submitted in response to this request for quotation shall include delivery and transportation charges fully prepaid F.O.B. DESTINATION. No extra charges for packing or packages will be allowed.

Deliver ten (10) samples to:

University of Connecticut #1

Deliver balance to:

University of Connecticut #2 (24-hour delivery notice required *Cannot accept Gaylords. Each carton must be packed not to exceed 30lb. and clearly labeled with contents inside).

OPTIONS: To be considered a responsive, compliant bidder, provide separate pricing for these options as shown on the FORM OF BID:

• Cost of additional and minus 1,000 copies at time of printing (Cost per +/- 1,000).

• Cost, if any, to create varnish file.

• Hourly cost for color correcting.

• Cost of author's alterations, per line, at proof stage or hourly cost of author’s alterations at proof stage.

VENDORS PLEASE NOTE: Specifications for Printing Job. Please do not deviate from specifications.

PURCHASE ORDERS

Purchase orders will be issued for an amount which exceeds your quotation by up to twelve percent (12%).

This is done to authorize author’s alterations valued up to ten percent (10% of the original quote and up to an additional two percent (2%) for overruns. To comply with policy, invoices must be itemized to reflect 1) the job as quoted, 2) an itemized list of authorized author’s alterations and costs associated with such alterations (not to exceed ten percent (10%) of the total quoted amount) and, 3) overruns (not to exceed 2% of quantity ordered ). Invoice amounts in excess of that authorized on the face of this purchase order will not be honored without prior written permission from the University of Connecticut Purchasing Department.

UNIVERSITY OWNERSHIP

All files and computer media generated by the Contractor that relate to this contract shall become the property of the University of Connecticut. Failure to return these materials may delay payment of Contractor’s invoice or result in a penalty assessment which may be deducted from the Contractor’s invoice.

Specifications

FORMAT: Brochure, 4-panels, double gatefold, die-cut ‘curve shaped’ end panels

QTY: 160,000

SIZE: Open flat – 33.5” x 6”, folds to 9” w X 6” h

PAGES: 8 pages (4-panels double gatefold) Cougar Bright White, Smooth 80# cover

INK/VARNISH: 4 over 4, overall uncoated AQ, except on mailing panel. Clear foil stamping on cover lettering

– “STEP INTO THE BLUE”

Quantity: 160,000

Price

Cost of 1000 (+/-)

Cost of 4 pages (+/-)

Cost to create varnish file

Color Edits @ $XX/hr

AA's @ proof stage $XX/line

AA's @ proof stage $XX max/hour

To be completed in the "Items" Section