Procurement FY22 - 43139 - 2022 IFTA Decals - Federal Specifications.docx

INTERNATIONAL FUEL TAX ASSOCIATION (IFTA) DECAL SPECIFICATIONS

FOR LICENSING YEAR 2022

Issued by the International Fuel Tax Association, Inc.

The IFTA Procedures Manual, Section P320, provides in part:

P320 DECALS (See Attached Sample)

.100 Contents

Decals will be approximately 3 inches x 3 inches (7.5 centimeters x 7.5 centimeters) with white letters and a background color as specified for the current year. The letters "IFTA" are to be a minimum of 3/4 inch (1.88 centimeters) in height and are to be incorporated into the decal with the letter I in the upper lefthand corner, the letter A in the lower right-hand corner, and the letters F and T to be incorporated in such a way as to constitute a diagonal design on the decal.

The two-letter jurisdiction designation shall be displayed in the lower left-hand corner, and at least the last two numbers of the appropriate year are to be displayed in the upper right-hand corner. Decals shall be serialized. The serial number of each decal shall be no less than 3/16” high (0.47625 centimeters) and shall be displayed between the two-letter jurisdiction designation and the letter “A” of “IFTA”.

The coloring of the numbering shall be compatible with the background color as determined by IFTA, Inc. There shall be no other printing on the decal unless authorized by the IFTA, Inc. Board of Trustees.

.200 Materials

IFTA, Inc. shall set the standards for quality of ink, vinyl, type of font, and other pertinent standards to insure uniformity and consistency among the jurisdictions. IFTA, Inc. shall provide samples to all jurisdictions on an annual basis. Standards must be set and samples distributed by IFTA, Inc. no later than one full year prior to implementation by the jurisdictions.

EFFECTIVE PERFORMANCE LIFE:

Properly color printed, clear coated and applied, the decals will perform well for an 18-month period. All transparent ink colors and printing shall be guaranteed for a period of 18 months.

APPLICATION:

Pressure sensitive adhesive is convenient, vandal resistant application, using finger pressure to areas that are properly prepared, i.e., smooth, dry and clean surfaces. Selection and use are dependent on temperature conditions existing at the time of application.

INTERNATIONAL FUEL TAX ASSOCIATION (IFTA) DECAL SPECIFICATIONS

Issued by the International Fuel Tax Association, Inc.

FABRICATION:

A. Color and print processing

The background color fields and IFTA logo will be processed by Offset, screen print, flexography, rotogravure, digital or other similar method of printing. Additionally, it is required that the decals be numbered consecutively.

B. Clear Coating

Decals shall be clear coated with a Coating Clear U10V or R101 or equivalent, which will guarantee surface exposure to the elements for a period of 18 months. A minimum dry thickness of .0004 inches (.4mil) should be obtained.

C. Adhesive

The adhesive shall not exude from edges of the sheeting when processed into finished decals so as to cause stacked pieces to stick together during shearing, cutting, printing, handling, or packaged in shipment and distribution.

D. Appearance

Decal sets shall be free from ragged edges, crack, and blisters. Decals shall be moisture resistant.

E. Border

Decals are to have a white border 1/8 inch thick.

CLEANING:

The surface shall be sufficiently solvent resistant to permit cleaning with solvents such as VM&P naphtha, mineral spirits, turpentine or other solvents commonly used on vehicle finishes. Rinsed and dried, the surface shall show no appreciable change following cleaning when compared to a new clean decal.

COLOR:

The color of the background will be BLUE as specified to match Sunfast inks using Pantone® 299C. Vendor to provide color sample they are proposing to use with the bid. Protective liner (backer sheet) to be printed in black ink.

The color of the border will be white.

Over lamination is not acceptable. All inks used must have a minimum life of 18 months without fading, peeling, or cracking.

INTERNATIONAL FUEL TAX ASSOCIATION (IFTA) DECAL SPECIFICATIONS

Issued by the International Fuel Tax Association, Inc.

COPY:

The letters I F T A are to be printed in a minimum height of ¾” (1.88 centimeters) with the letter I located in the upper left hand corner, the letter A to be located in the lower right corner, with the letters F, T evenly spaced between to form a diagonal design form the upper left to lower right corner.

The letters I F T A are to be printed in Arial Black 72 font in the color white. The two-letter jurisdiction designation shall be displayed in the lower left-hand corner, and the last two numbers of the appropriate year are to be displayed in the upper right-hand corner. The two-letter “IL” jurisdiction designation and the last two numbers “17” of the “2017” year are to be printed in Arial Black 36 font in the color white.

The geographical outline of the State of IL, shall be centered behind the letters I F T A and the outline shall be white.

The consecutive number shall be located on the bottom of the decal between the two-letter jurisdiction designation and the letter A.

SECURITY:

Decals Have a Monetary value and the bidder must take every precaution to protect them from all hazards. Proper security measures and adequate supervision must be provided to assure that all decals printed are delivered and that only one copy (set of two) of each decal will be produced.