Vendor Q and A Set 3 Specialty Paper.docx
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- Replenish specialty paper
- Solicitation number
- 26-350SOS-COMM3-B-50973
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- Illinois
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This is a Vendor Question and Answer document for the Illinois Secretary of State (ILSOS) specialty paper replenishment procurement (Bid Solicitation 26-350SOS-COMM3-B-50973). The procurement seeks bids for specialty papers, with specific requirements for watermarked paper and goldenrod vellum. The watermarked paper must feature the state seal positioned at the center of both the 11-inch and 8.5-inch dimensions, with two seals per 11x17 sheet that align centrally when cut in half to 8.5x11 dimensions; the seal itself measures 4.75 inches in diameter and is only visible when backlit. The goldenrod vellum specification calls for 11x17 60# vellum, either packaged directly from the mill in reams and cartons or alternatively created by cutting 23x35 50# stock and repackaging at the state facility.
The incumbent supplier information is available under the previous purchase order number 25-350SOS-COMM3-P-77685 in BidBuy. ILSOS noted that only the current provider can submit bids due to the unavailability of seal artwork and insufficient time for mill quotations and information return prior to bid opening; however, the awarded vendor will receive a graphic file for placement on the paper. The watermarked paper design uses no light screen printing method, and the seal artwork will be provided post-award to the successful bidder.
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| File | Type | Posted |
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| Paper with Seal Watermark.jpeg | JPEG file | |
| 26CM015001 Specialty Paper Replenish RFQ~2.pdf | ||
| 26AV012621 RFQ~2.pdf | ||
| Vendor Q and A Set 1~6.docx | DOCX document | |
| Vendor Q and A Set 2 Specialty Paper.docx | DOCX document |
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Vendor Q & A Set 3 Replenish Specialty Paper
26-350SOS-COMM3-B-50973
1. Only the current provider will be able to bid this as we do not have the seal artwork or time for the mill to quote us and them get the information back before the opening.
A graphic will be provided to the awarded vendor. It is to be placed in the center the 11” direction & center of the 8.5” direction. We will need 2 seals on a 11X17 sheet so that when we cut it in half it is centered on 8.5x11. The seal is 4.75” circle. A picture of the watermark paper shall be provided in the attachments. The paper is on a light table so you can see the seal, that is the only reason it does not look like white paper. You cannot see the seal without the light behind it.
2. The closest you are going to get in 11X17 Goldenrod packaged in reams and cartons from the mill will be 60# vellum. Or we would have to cut 23X35 50# down and repackage it in our facility.
11X17 60# Goldenrod vellum will be fine.
3. Who is the incumbent/most recent supplier of this paper and what is the bid solicitation number of the most recent purchase for these items?
The last Purchase Order can be found under 25-350SOS-COMM3-P-77685 in BidBuy.
4. Question on the watermark paper. Would this be the state seal printed just in a lighter screen tone?
No, there is no light screen printing.
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