Question and Answer Set 1 Disability Parking Placards.docx
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- Disabilities Parking Placards
- Solicitation number
- 21-350SOS-SOS35-B-20897
- Issued by
- St. Clair County, Illinois
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This document is a Question and Answer Set related to a State of Illinois Department of the Secretary of State's Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the printing of various Disabilities Parking Placards. The IFB includes specifications for the placard stock, printing requirements, proof and sample submissions, and packaging. The temporary placard stock thickness has been clarified to be .023 inches, while the permanent placard stock remains .032 inches. Swatches for the Pantone Matching System (PMS) colors can be submitted on paper, and specific artwork is not required for the 20 sample placards that must be submitted with each bid. Electronic bids are not allowed for this procurement, as physical samples are required.
The contract opportunity is for the State of Illinois Office of the Secretary of State. The IFB covers the printing of several versions of Disabilities Parking Placards, with no specific quantities provided. Bids must be submitted in physical form, and electronic submissions are not accepted. The solicitation does not mention any set-asides, incumbent contractors, or funding sources and requirements.
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| FY21 Parking Placards IFB 32521 update.docx | DOCX document | |
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Disabilities Parking Placards Question Set 1
20-350SOS-SOS35-B-20897
Questions and Answers
1. Under Description of Supplies and Services” The following specifications are the same requirements for the printing and production of every placard within this solicitation: Under 1.2.1.2 Placard stock: .032 polypropylene, double sided with wheelchair in holographic foil. No exceptions.”
On previous bids the stock for the permanent versions was .032 and the temporary were .023. Can you kindly confirm if the thickness for the temporary stock changing from .023 to .032?
This was an error. The temporary placards, Item 2 should be .023. Section 1.2.1.2 has been updated
2. Under 1.2.1.13 Proofs Required it states swatches of the PMS colors must be submitted with the proofs. Are paper swatches ok or do the swatches need to be on the production stock?
Paper swatches will be fine as long as it is a true representation of the color
3. Under 1.2.1.14 it states Samples of each item must be submitted with the bid for approval. 20 sample placards numbered with the letters AA and zeros and with the word "SAMPLE" printed across the face in a contrasting color shall be delivered with each vendor bid submission.
Is there specific artwork required for the samples that need to be sent with the bid?
Specific artwork is not required. The material and functionality of the placard is what is tested upon submission.
4. If submitting the bid electronically on Bid Buys should the samples be sent to the to your attention at 501 S. 2nd St. Room 166 Springfield IL 62756?
Electronic bids are not accepted for this bid. This has been updated on BidBuy.
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