MINES25016_Addendum 1 (1).pdf

This document is Addendum 1 for Bid Number MINES25016 issued by the Colorado School of Mines on October 18, 2024, addressing clarifying questions for a diploma cover procurement. The addendum provides detailed responses to four specific vendor questions regarding the diploma cover bid, including guidance on sample submissions, customization requirements, and diploma specifications. Key clarifications include that student names will only be printed on metal diplomas (not on covers or inserts), bidders must include custom graphics on their physical sample, and bidders should submit customized items attached to the bid without including an actual metal diploma.

The addendum reinforces the original bid requirements for diploma covers, which are designed to hold 5"H by 5.75"W silver-plated metal diplomas, secured with two white silk ribbons. The covers must be navy blue, left-bound, and feature a silver Mines triangle on the front. The inside left cover should include a black and white depiction of Guggenheim Hall, and the cover must accommodate a 3"H x 5"W full-color certificate. The procurement process requires bidders to provide samples with custom graphics for evaluation, with the understanding that Mines will provide exact artwork for final production and will require proof approval prior to printing.