Important Notice: Procurement Posting Guidelines During Federal Elections

During a federal government election, it is the buyer’s responsibility to obtain proper approval prior to posting procurement activities on CanadaBuys. For more information on obtaining approval prior to posting on CanadaBuys, buyers should contact their supervisor. For technical questions regarding publications or urgent requirements regarding postings, contact the Service Desk.

Archived - Standard Acquisition Clauses and Conditions Manual - P - Printing


Version: 06-2023

This page has been archived

Information below is provided for reference, research or recordkeeping purposes. It is not subject to the Government of Canada Web Standards and has not been altered or updated since it was archived. Contact the CanadaBuys Service Desk to request a format other than those available or if you require support.

The Standard Acquisition Clauses and Conditions (SACC) Manual is no longer being maintained as of June 2023. Clauses previously labelled as “Active” in the manual are now shown as archived. Contracts issued with SACC Manual clauses remain valid. This is part of Public Services and Procurement Canada’s modernization efforts. Read a news article for more information.

How to search for clauses

  1. Type a keyword, clause title, ID or effective date in the search bar below and press “Enter” or click the search button
  2. Navigate through search results using the up or down arrow buttons
  3. Click the title of the clause of interest to view the content
  4. Clear your search at any time or begin a new search by clicking the X button

Other tips

Main Content

Table of contents

Printing

P0005T

Effective Date
Item Status
ID
Title
1995-03-31CancelledP0005TARCHIVED Note to Bidders - RFP

Remarks – Recommended Use of SACC Item

No remarks.

Legal text for SACC item

 1.    Bidder: The lowest Bidder is to be interpreted to mean the lowest 
responsive Bidder. A bid is responsive if it meets the specifications for 
the work and other specified conditions.

2.     Qualifications: The quoted price should reflect the requirement as 
specified; however, bid qualifications, exceptions or alterations may be 
submitted with a bid and will be considered as counter offers which may or 
may not be accepted.

P0010T

Effective Date
Item Status
ID
Title
1995-03-31CancelledP0010TARCHIVED Note to Bidders - ITT

Remarks – Recommended Use of SACC Item

No remarks.

Legal text for SACC item

Bidders are hereby informed that this is only an invitation to submit a 
tender, and hence Canada is not obligated to enter into a contractual 
agreement as the result of Canada receiving offers from Bidders.

P0015D

Effective Date
Item Status
ID
Title
1995-03-31CancelledP0015DARCHIVED Plant Closing

Remarks – Recommended Use of SACC Item

No remarks.

Legal text for SACC item

The Contractor's plant closing for Christmas and summer holidays, where 
applicable, will be taken into account in the calculation of the delivery 
schedule during which time there will be no delivery.

PLANT CLOSING DATES 

Christmas Holidays   FROM _____ TO _____
Summer Holidays      FROM _____ TO _____


P0020D

Effective Date
Item Status
ID
Title
1998-02-16CancelledP0020DARCHIVED Samples

Remarks – Recommended Use of SACC Item

No remarks.

Legal text for SACC item

Send one copy of each item at no charge to:

Government of Canada,
Communications Co-ordination Services Branch
350 Albert Street, 4th Floor
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0S5

ATTENTION: _____

1995-03-31SupersededP0020DARCHIVED Samples

P0025T

Effective Date
Item Status
ID
Title
1995-03-31CancelledP0025TARCHIVED Transportation Equalization Program

Remarks – Recommended Use of SACC Item

No remarks.

Legal text for SACC item

This call for bids is part of a Transportation Equalization Program by the 
Government of Canada.

P1001D

Effective Date
Item Status
ID
Title
1995-03-31CancelledP1001DARCHIVED Quantity - Approximation

Remarks – Recommended Use of SACC Item

No remarks.

Legal text for SACC item

The quantity specified is only an approximation of requirements given in 
good faith. Canada shall not be bound to accept delivery of the commodity 
in the maximum quantity specified, but shall have the right to accept only 
delivery in such quantity as is actually required.

P1005C

Effective Date
Item Status
ID
Title
2010-01-11ActiveP1005CPackaging and Packing of Printed Products

Remarks – Recommended Use of SACC Item

Use the following clause in all contracts to identify the packaging requirement of printed products.

Legal text for SACC item

The Contractor must package the Work in accordance with the publication entitled "Guide for Packaging and Packing of Printed Products".

2007-11-30SupersededP1005CARCHIVED Packaging and Packing of Printed Products

P1005D

Effective Date
Item Status
ID
Title
2004-12-10SupersededP1005DARCHIVED Packaging and Packing of Printed Products

Remarks – Recommended Use of SACC Item

No remarks.

Legal text for SACC item

In accordance with the latest edition of the Public Works and Government 
Services Canada booklet entitled "Guide for Packaging and Packing of 
Printed Products" (http://publications.gc.ca/control/publicHomePage?lang=
English).


1995-03-31SupersededP1005DARCHIVED Packaging and Packing of Printed Products

P1009C

Effective Date
Item Status
ID
Title
2007-11-30ActiveP1009CAuthor's Alterations

Remarks – Recommended Use of SACC Item

Use the following clause in all contracts for printing services.

Contracting officers should note that cost of implementing author's alterations are billable by the contractor and should be avoided whenever possible.

Legal text for SACC item

Author's alterations are changes requested by the Project Authority to approved text or layout at any stage during production.

If author's alterations are requested, the Contractor must provide details of the alterations and associated costs to the Project Authority for review and approval. The Contractor cannot undertake any alteration without the written authorization of the Contracting Authority and will be evidenced through a contract amendment.

P1010C

Effective Date
Item Status
ID
Title
2010-01-11ActiveP1010CQuality Levels for Printing

Remarks – Recommended Use of SACC Item

Use the following clause in all contracts for printing services.

Legal text for SACC item

The Contractor must perform the Work in accordance with the quality requirements described in the publication entitled Quality Levels for Printing.

2007-11-30SupersededP1010CARCHIVED Quality Levels for Printing

P1010D

Effective Date
Item Status
ID
Title
2004-12-10SupersededP1010DARCHIVED Print Quality

Remarks – Recommended Use of SACC Item

No remarks.

Legal text for SACC item

In accordance with the latest edition of the Public Works and Government 
Services Canada booklet entitled "Quality Levels for Printing" (http://
publications.gc.ca/control/publicHomePage?lang=English&s=new).


1995-03-31SupersededP1010DARCHIVED Print Quality

P1011C

Effective Date
Item Status
ID
Title
2010-01-11ActiveP1011CQuality Levels for Colour Reproduction

Remarks – Recommended Use of SACC Item

Use the following clause in all contracts for colour printing services.

Legal text for SACC item

The Contractor must perform the Work in accordance with the quality requirements described in the publication entitled Quality Levels for Colour Reproduction.

2007-11-30SupersededP1011CARCHIVED Quality Levels for Colour Reproduction

P1011D

Effective Date
Item Status
ID
Title
2004-12-10SupersededP1011DARCHIVED Quality Levels for Colour

Remarks – Recommended Use of SACC Item

No remarks.

Legal text for SACC item

In accordance with the latest edition of the Public Works and Government 
Services Canada booklet entitled "Quality Levels for Colour Reproduction" (
http://publications.gc.ca/control/publicHomePage?lang=English&s=new).


1995-03-31SupersededP1011DARCHIVED Quality Levels for Colour

P1012C

Effective Date
Item Status
ID
Title
2010-01-11ActiveP1012CQuality Levels for Envelopes

Remarks – Recommended Use of SACC Item

Use the following clause in all contracts for the manufacturing and printing of envelopes.

Legal text for SACC item

The Contractor must perform the Work in accordance with the quality requirements described in the publication entitled "Quality Levels for Envelopes".

2007-11-30SupersededP1012CARCHIVED Quality Levels for Envelopes

P1012D

Effective Date
Item Status
ID
Title
2004-12-10SupersededP1012DARCHIVED Quality Levels for Envelopes

Remarks – Recommended Use of SACC Item

No remarks.

Legal text for SACC item

In accordance with the latest edition of the Public Works and Government 
Services Canada booklet entitled "Quality Levels for Envelopes" (http://
publications.gc.ca/control/publicHomePage?lang=English&s=new).


1995-03-31SupersededP1012DARCHIVED Quality Levels for Envelopes

P1013C

Effective Date
Item Status
ID
Title
2010-01-11ActiveP1013CQuality Level for Forms

Remarks – Recommended Use of SACC Item

Use the following clause in all contracts for the printing of forms.

Legal text for SACC item

The Contractor must perform the Work in accordance with the quality requirement described in the publication entitled "Quality Levels for Forms".

2007-11-30SupersededP1013CARCHIVED Quality Level for Forms

P1013D

Effective Date
Item Status
ID
Title
2004-12-10SupersededP1013DARCHIVED Quality Level for Forms

Remarks – Recommended Use of SACC Item

No remarks.

Legal text for SACC item

In accordance with the latest edition of the Public Works and Government 
Services Canada booklet entitled "Quality Levels for Forms" (http://
publications.gc.ca/control/publicHomePage?lang=English&s=new).


1995-03-31SupersededP1013DARCHIVED Quality Level for Forms

P1014C

Effective Date
Item Status
ID
Title
2010-01-11ActiveP1014CQuality Levels for Typesetting

Remarks – Recommended Use of SACC Item

Use the following clauses in all printing contracts when the requirement includes typesetting.

Legal text for SACC item

The Contractor must perform the Work in accordance with the quality requirements described in the publication entitled "Quality Levels for Typesetting".

2007-11-30SupersededP1014CARCHIVED Quality Levels for Typesetting

P1014D

Effective Date
Item Status
ID
Title
2004-12-10SupersededP1014DARCHIVED Quality Levels for Typesetting

Remarks – Recommended Use of SACC Item

No remarks.

Legal text for SACC item

In accordance with the latest edition of the Public Works and Government 
Services Canada booklet entitled "Quality Levels for Typesetting" (http://
publications.gc.ca/control/publicHomePage?lang=English&s=new).


1995-03-31SupersededP1014DARCHIVED Quality Levels for Typesetting

P1015C

Effective Date
Item Status
ID
Title
2010-01-11ActiveP1015CQuality Levels for Labels

Remarks – Recommended Use of SACC Item

Use the following clause in all contracts for the printing of labels.

Legal text for SACC item

The Contractor must perform the Work in accordance with the quality requirements described in the publication entitled "Quality Levels for Labels".

2007-11-30SupersededP1015CARCHIVED Quality Levels for Labels

P1015D

Effective Date
Item Status
ID
Title
2004-12-10SupersededP1015DARCHIVED Quality Levels for Labels

Remarks – Recommended Use of SACC Item

No remarks.

Legal text for SACC item

In accordance with the latest edition of the Public Works and Government 
Services booklet entitled "Quality Levels for Labels" (http://publications.gc.ca
/control/publicHomePage?lang=English&s=new).

1995-03-31SupersededP1015DARCHIVED Quality Levels for Labels

P1016C

Effective Date
Item Status
ID
Title
2010-01-11ActiveP1016CQuality Levels for Binding

Remarks – Recommended Use of SACC Item

Use the following clause in all printing contracts when the requirement includes binding.

Legal text for SACC item

The Contractor must perform the Work in accordance with the quality requirements described in the publication entitled "Quality Levels for Binding".

2007-11-30SupersededP1016CARCHIVED Quality Levels for Binding

P1016D

Effective Date
Item Status
ID
Title
2004-12-10SupersededP1016DARCHIVED Quality Levels for Binding

Remarks – Recommended Use of SACC Item

No remarks.

Legal text for SACC item

In accordance with the latest edition of the Public Works and Government 
Services Canada booklet entitled "Quality Levels for Binding" (http://
publications.gc.ca/control/publicHomePage?lang=English&s=new).


1995-03-31SupersededP1016DARCHIVED Quality Levels for Binding

P1017D

Effective Date
Item Status
ID
Title
2004-12-10CancelledP1017DARCHIVED Guide to Quality Printing

Remarks – Recommended Use of SACC Item

No remarks.

Legal text for SACC item

In accordance with the latest edition of the Public Works and Government 
Services Canada booklet entitled "A Customer Guide to Quality Printing" (
http://publications.gc.ca/control/publicHomePage?lang=English&s=new).


1995-03-31SupersededP1017DARCHIVED Guide to Quality Printing

P1018D

Effective Date
Item Status
ID
Title
2004-12-10CancelledP1018DARCHIVED Guide - Inspection of Printed Products

Remarks – Recommended Use of SACC Item

No remarks.

Legal text for SACC item

In accordance with the latest edition of the Public Works and Government 
Services Canada booklet entitled "Guide to the Inspection of Printed 
Products" (http://publications.gc.ca/control/publicHomePage?lang=English&s=
new).


1995-03-31SupersededP1018DARCHIVED Guide - Inspection of Printed Products

P1020D

Effective Date
Item Status
ID
Title
1995-03-31CancelledP1020DARCHIVED Breaks Between Forms

Remarks – Recommended Use of SACC Item

No remarks.

Legal text for SACC item

1.     All forms supplied for this requirement will be continuous within 
       each carton, with no breaks between forms.

2.     Any breaks that occurred in the manufacturing process are to be 
       spliced with perforated tape or an equivalent method so as to render 
       all forms within a carbon useable. All splices must be flagged at 
       the actual splice location and the outside of the carton must 
       clearly indicate that the contents contain a splice. A maximum of 
       only one (1) splice per carton will be accepted.

3.     On single part forms, a maximum of 10 percent of the total cartons 
       used to fulfill this requirement are allowed to contain a splice.

4.     On two- and three-part forms, a maximum of 12 percent of the total 
       cartons used to fulfill this requirement are allowed to contain a 
       splice.

5.     On forms with four or more parts, a maximum of 20 percent of the 
       total cartons used to fulfill this requirement are allowed to 
       contain a splice.

P1025D

Effective Date
Item Status
ID
Title
1995-03-31CancelledP1025DARCHIVED Overruns/Underruns

Remarks – Recommended Use of SACC Item

No remarks.

Legal text for SACC item

Overruns or underruns are to be shown as a separate item on the invoice.

Unless otherwise stated herein, overruns or underruns must not exceed the 
following:

-      10 percent overrun on quantities of less than 5,000

-      5 percent overrun for quantities between 5,001 and 100,000

-      2 percent overrun for quantities in excess of 100,001

-      underruns must not exceed 2 percent irrespective of ordered 
       quantities.

P1026D

Effective Date
Item Status
ID
Title
1995-03-31CancelledP1026DARCHIVED Overruns/Underruns

Remarks – Recommended Use of SACC Item

No remarks.

Legal text for SACC item

No overruns or underruns will be accepted.

P1027D

Effective Date
Item Status
ID
Title
1995-03-31CancelledP1027DARCHIVED Overruns

Remarks – Recommended Use of SACC Item

No remarks.

Legal text for SACC item

Overruns are to be invoiced at the "Additional Same Run" price.

P1028D

Effective Date
Item Status
ID
Title
1995-03-31CancelledP1028DARCHIVED Overruns

Remarks – Recommended Use of SACC Item

No remarks.

Legal text for SACC item

Overruns in excess of _____ percent or as otherwise stated herein will not 
be accepted.

P1029D

Effective Date
Item Status
ID
Title
1995-03-31CancelledP1029DARCHIVED Underruns

Remarks – Recommended Use of SACC Item

No remarks.

Legal text for SACC item

Invoice at the total contract quantity and credit the underrun quantity at 
the "Additional Same Run" price.

P1030D

Effective Date
Item Status
ID
Title
1995-03-31CancelledP1030DARCHIVED Overruns/Underruns

Remarks – Recommended Use of SACC Item

No remarks.

Legal text for SACC item

No underrun will be accepted and overruns are not to exceed _____ percent.

P1031D

Effective Date
Item Status
ID
Title
1995-03-31CancelledP1031DARCHIVED Overruns/Underruns

Remarks – Recommended Use of SACC Item

No remarks.

Legal text for SACC item

Underruns/overruns are to be distributed in accordance with the delivery 
schedule and should not exceed 10 percent of the total required in each 
specified region.

P1035D

Effective Date
Item Status
ID
Title
1995-03-31CancelledP1035DARCHIVED Alterations by Author

Remarks – Recommended Use of SACC Item

No remarks.

Legal text for SACC item

Invoices for author's alterations are to be rendered on a separate invoice.  
Failure to return components may delay payment of invoices.

P1036D

Effective Date
Item Status
ID
Title
1998-02-16CancelledP1036DARCHIVED Alterations by Author

Remarks – Recommended Use of SACC Item

No remarks.

Legal text for SACC item

1.     Author's alterations of a minor nature resulting from proof 
       submission are permitted to a value of _____ only.  Any alterations 
       resulting in costs exceeding this amount must be submitted to the 
       Department of Public Works and Government Services Contracting 
       Authority for approval.

2.     No change to the specification may be made without prior approval of 
   the Contracting Authority.
1995-03-31SupersededP1036DARCHIVED Alterations by Author

P1040D

Effective Date
Item Status
ID
Title
1995-03-31CancelledP1040DARCHIVED Specifications, Change to

Remarks – Recommended Use of SACC Item

No remarks.

Legal text for SACC item

No change to the specification may be made without prior approval of the 
Contracting Authority.

P2001D

Effective Date
Item Status
ID
Title
2004-12-10CancelledP2001DARCHIVED Contract Term

Remarks – Recommended Use of SACC Item

No remarks.

Legal text for SACC item

1.     The term of the Contract shall be for the period commencing from 
       date of contract booking and ending on the last day of ___________ (
       Insert month and year); with Canada having an option to negotiate _____ 
       consecutive contract(s) de Novo for a one-year period (each), under 
       the same general terms and conditions as the Contract, subject only 
       to an increase or decrease in the cost of material and/or labour at 
       such time.

2.     The Contracting Authority shall notify the Contractor of its 
       intention to negotiate for a further one-year period, at least 
       ninety (90) days prior to the expiry of the then current term, 
       whereupon the Contractor shall forthwith supply the Contracting 
       Authority with all necessary evidence for the purpose of 
       establishing such labour and material costs.  In the event that the 
       price resulting from the negotiation is satisfactory to Canada, then 
       a contract de Novo will be implemented immediately on the expiry of 
       the then current term, but if unsatisfactory to Canada the said 
       current Contract will be deemed to have been fully discharged and 
       ended at the expiry of the then current term.

       (a)    Cover Stock:

              "The price includes _____ kg of paper: _______ (State grade, 
              brand name and grammage), at a base price of $_____ per 51 kg 
              (cwt)."

       (b)    Text Stock:

              "The price includes _____ kg of paper: ________ (State grade, 
              brand name and grammage), at a base price of $_____ per 51 kg 
              (cwt)."


1995-03-31SupersededP2001DARCHIVED Contract Term

P2002D

Effective Date
Item Status
ID
Title
2004-12-10CancelledP2002DARCHIVED Contract Term

Remarks – Recommended Use of SACC Item

No remarks.

Legal text for SACC item

1.     The term of the Contract shall be for the period commencing from 
       date of contract booking and ending on the last day of _____ (Insert 
       month and year).

2.     The price to be paid to the Contractor may be increased or decreased 
       by Canada to reflect increases or decreases in the cost to the 
       Contractor of the paper (only) supplied in the performance of the 
       Contract.  The Contractor shall provide the Contracting Authority 
       within ten (10) days from date of increase or decrease all necessary 
       evidence for the purpose of establishing a firm price.  The 
       Contractor shall not invoice at other than the prices specified 
       unless and until any proposed price revision is approved by Canada 
       and until the Contract is amended accordingly.

       (a)    Cover Stock:

              "This provision applies to_____ kg of paper: ________ (State 
              grade, brand name and grammage) at a base price of $_____ per 
              51 kg (cwt)."

       (b)    Text Stock:

              "This provision applies to ______ kg of paper: _________ (
              State grade, brand name and grammage) at a base price of $_____ 
              per 51 kg (cwt)."


1995-03-31SupersededP2002DARCHIVED Contract Term

P2010C

Effective Date
Item Status
ID
Title
2016-01-28ActiveP2010CPaper - Price Adjustment - Contract

Remarks – Recommended Use of SACC Item

Use the following clause in contracts when the transaction cost of paper is subject to adjustment and clause P2010T was included in the bid solicitation.

Contracting officers must review paragraph 3 of the clause to identify the types of paper identified in the bid solicitation.

Legal text for SACC item

  1. The portion of the price directly related to the base transaction cost of paper is subject to price adjustment (increase or decrease) at any time during the contract period but not before ________ (insert the date corresponding to the end of the 30-day period after contract award). The price will be adjusted using the percentage of the announced increase or decrease that came into effect by applying it to the applicable base transaction cost.
  2. To request a price adjustment, the Contractor must provide the Contracting Authority with a notice indicating the increase or decrease in the base transaction cost of the paper necessary to complete the requirement of the Contract, if applicable. Such notice must contain the price as publicly announced by at least three (3) paper supplier who supply the grade specified in the Contract and the date the price came into effect.
  3. The base transaction cost of paper subject to price adjustment is as follows:
    1. cover stock (if applicable): ______ lb. at a base transaction cost per Cwt. of $______ , and which represent ______ percent of the unit price(s).
      Brand name and paper supplier: __________________.
    2. text stock (if applicable): _____ lb. at a base transaction cost per Cwt. of $______ , and which represent ______ percent of the unit price(s).
      Brand name and paper supplier: ___________________.
  4. The Contractor must provide a copy of the quotation from the paper supplier(s) to support the above base transaction cost and a copy of the invoice(s) from the paper supplier(s) to support the adjusted base transaction cost.
  5. Any price adjustment must be approved by the Contracting Authority and will be evidenced through a contract amendment.
2008-05-12SupersededP2010CARCHIVED Escalation for Paper

P2010D

Effective Date
Item Status
ID
Title
1995-03-31SupersededP2010DARCHIVED Escalation for Paper

Remarks – Recommended Use of SACC Item

No remarks.

Legal text for SACC item

1.     Subject to the following provisions, a portion of the price may be 
       increased or decreased, depending on the price variation of paper 
       stock. This clause is only applicable to changes to the price of 
       paper stock (upwards or downwards) that occur after thirty (30) days 
       from the closing date of the solicitation.

2.     In the event of paper transaction cost variation, the Contractor 
       shall provide notice of increase or decrease in the price of paper 
       used for this requirement. It is mandatory that for the notice to be 
       considered it must be received within ten (10) days of the paper 
       delivered to the printer, indicating the price fluctuation (upwards 
       or downwards) of paper stock, as publicly announced and came into 
       effect, by at least three (3) Canadian paper mills who manufacture 
       the grade specified in this requirement and one of those announcing 
       the increase or decrease is in fact the supplier to the contractor 
       either directly or through a distributor.

3.     If less than three (3) Canadian paper mills manufacture the 
       specified grade, the majority of the mills making this grade must 
       have announced a price change (upwards or downwards) that did come 
       into effect for escalation to be implemented.

4.     At the time of submitting its bid, the Contractor represents that 
       the transaction costs of paper and estimated quantities of the paper 
       proposed, to be used for this requirement are as follows:

       a)     Cover Stock: (if applicable) _____ lbs. at a base transaction 
              price per Cwt. of $ _____. Brandname and Manufacturing Mill: _____

       b)     Text Stock: (if applicable) _____ lbs. at a base transaction 
              price per Cwt. of $ _____. Brandname and Manufacturing Mill: _____ 

       c)     Text Stock: (if applicable) _____ lbs. at a base transaction 
              price per Cwt. of $ _____. Brandname and Manufacturing Mill: _____ 

5.     If requested by the Contracting Authority, the above base 
       transaction prices will be supported by submitting copies of 
       quotations from the paper supplier(s).

6.     Escalation will be implemented by using the percentage of the 
       announced increase or decrease that came into effect by applying it 
       to the transaction base price(s). Price changes will also be 
       supported by before and after invoices.

7.     Upon receipt of the above notice and of the evidence of the price 
       changes announced by the paper mills, the Contracting Authority will 
       then modify the price, by an amendment thereto, to reflect the 
       percentage fluctuation of the paper costs to the Contractor's 
       supported based transaction prices.

8.     While not activating the above escalation clause, if, after award, 
       an equivalent paper stock is used by the Contractor other than that 
       specified in the solicitation document, the Contractor must advise 
       the Contracting Authority in writing within fourteen (14) calendar 
       days of this change. It is understood that equivalent means that the 
       paper must meet the specifications in the solicitation document.

P2010T

Effective Date
Item Status
ID
Title
2016-01-28ActiveP2010TPaper - Price Adjustment - Bid

Remarks – Recommended Use of SACC Item

Use the following clause in bid solicitations when the period of the resulting contract will be longer than six months and Canada will allow the transaction cost of paper to be adjusted during the contract period.

Use this clause in conjunction with P2010C .

Contracting officers must review paragraph 2 of the clause to identify the type(s) of paper required to complete the work.

Legal text for SACC item

  1. The resulting contract will contain a provision for price adjustment (increase or decrease) of the portion of the price directly related to the base transaction cost of paper. Price adjustment will apply only to increase or decrease of the base transaction cost of paper that may occur at any time during the resulting contract period but not before thirty (30) days after contract award.
  2. Bidders must provide their base transaction cost(s) and the quantity of the paper on which the base transaction cost is established in their bid as follows:
    1. cover stock (if applicable): _____ lb. at a base transaction cost per Cwt. of $_______ , and which represent _____ percent of the unit price(s).
      Brand name and paper supplier: ____________________.
    2. text stock (if applicable): _____ lb. at a base transaction cost per Cwt. of $_______ , and which represent ______ percent of the unit price(s).
      Brand name and paper supplier: _________________.
  3. Upon request from the Contracting Authority, bidders must provide supporting documentation to confirm the base transaction cost. Such documentation may consist of copy of quotation from the paper supplier(s).
2008-05-12SupersededP2010TARCHIVED Escalation for Paper
1996-05-01SupersededP2010TARCHIVED Escalation for Paper

P2011C

Effective Date
Item Status
ID
Title
2016-01-28ActiveP2011CPaper - Price Adjustment - Standing Offer

Remarks – Recommended Use of SACC Item

Use the following clause in standing offers when the transaction cost of paper is subject to adjustment and clause P2011T was included in the request for standing offers.

Contracting officers must review paragraph 3 of the clause to identify the types of paper identified in the request for standing offers.

Legal text for SACC item

  1. The portion of the price directly related to the base transaction cost of paper is subject to price adjustment (increase or decrease) at any time during the standing offer period but not before _______ (insert the date corresponding to the end of the 30-day period after the issuance of the standing offer). The price will be adjusted using the percentage of the announced increase or decrease that came into effect by applying it to the applicable base transaction cost.
  2. To request a price adjustment, the Offeror must provide the Standing Offer Authority with a notice indicating the increase or decrease in the base transaction cost of paper identified below. Such notice must contain the price as publicly announced by at least three (3) paper suppliers who supply the grade specified in the Standing Offer and the date the price came into effect.
  3. The base transaction cost of paper subject to price adjustment is as follows:
    1. cover stock (if applicable): _____ lb. at a base transaction cost per Cwt. of $______ , and which represent _____ percent of the unit price(s).
      Brand name and paper supplier: ___________________.
    2. text stock (if applicable): ______ lb. at a base transaction cost per Cwt. of $______ , and which represent ______ percent of the unit price(s).
      Brand name and paper supplier: ___________________.
  4. The Offeror must provide a copy of the quotation from the paper supplier(s) to support the above base transaction cost and a copy of the revised quotation from the paper supplier(s) to support the adjusted base transaction cost.
  5. Any price adjustment must be approved by the Standing Offer Authority and will be evidenced through a revision to the Standing Offer.
2008-05-12SupersededP2011CARCHIVED Escalation for Paper

P2011D

Effective Date
Item Status
ID
Title
1995-03-31SupersededP2011DARCHIVED Escalation for Mills

Remarks – Recommended Use of SACC Item

No remarks.

Legal text for SACC item

1.     The price of paper, as indicated in this Contract, is subject to 
       fluctuation, as provided by the following, in the event the 
       Contractor's Published Price List varies between the date of this 
       Contract and the date of first shipment.

2.     In the event such a fluctuation is envisaged by the Contractor, the 
       latter shall provide to the Contracting Authority written notice 
       thereof, along with a copy of its proposed Published Price List, at 
       least twenty (20) days prior to the date of first delivery.

3.     Canada has the sole right to either accept the proposed price change, 
       or to refuse the change. Refusal implies that the Contract is ipso 
       facto annulled "ab initio" (retroactively, as if it never had 
       existed), with no costs or liabilities to any party. The right of 
       Canada shall be exercised in writing, be sent to the Contractor 
       within ten (10) days of receipt of the Contractor's notice of price 
       fluctuation, regardless if some or all paper has then been delivered. 
       In the case of refusal, and if some paper has been delivered, all 
       unused paper shall be returned to the Contractor, at Canada's cost, 
       and used paper shall be paid for at the new published price.

4.     Acceptance of the price fluctuation will be evidenced by a contract 
       amendment. Until such an amendment is issued, prices are not to be 
       invoiced at a different rate than the rate stated in this Contract.

P2011T

Effective Date
Item Status
ID
Title
2016-01-28ActiveP2011T Paper - Price Adjustment - Offer

Remarks – Recommended Use of SACC Item

Use the following clause in requests for standing offers when the period of the resulting standing offer will be longer than six months and Canada will allow the transaction cost of paper to be adjusted during the standing offer period.

Use this clause in conjunction with P2011C .

Contracting officers must review paragraph 2 of the clause to identify the type(s) of paper required.

Legal text for SACC item

  1. The resulting standing offer will a contain provision for price adjustment (increase or decrease) of the portion of the price directly related to the base transaction cost of paper. Price adjustment will apply only to increase or decrease of the base transaction cost of paper that may occur at any time during the resulting standing offer period but not before thirty (30) days after the issuance of the standing offer.
  2. Offerors must provide their base transaction cost(s) and the quantity of the paper on which the base transaction cost is established in their offer as follows:
    1. cover stock (if applicable): _____ lb. at a base transaction cost per Cwt. of $______ , and which represent ______ percent of the unit price(s).
      Brand name and paper supplier: ____________________.
    2. text stock (if applicable): _____ lb. at a base transaction cost per Cwt. of $______ , and which represent ______ percent of the unit price(s).
      Brand name and paper supplier: ____________________.
  3. Upon request from the Standing Offer Authority, offerors must provide supporting documentation to confirm the base transaction cost. Such documentation may consist of a copy of the quotation from the paper supplier(s).
2008-05-12SupersededP2011TARCHIVED Escalation for Paper

P2012D

Effective Date
Item Status
ID
Title
1995-03-31SupersededP2012DARCHIVED Escalation for Distributors

Remarks – Recommended Use of SACC Item

No remarks.

Legal text for SACC item

1.     Subject to the following provisions, a portion of the price may be 
       increased or decreased, depending on the price variation of paper 
       stock, between the date the Contractor submitted its bid and the 
       date of first delivery of work.

2.     In the event of paper cost variation, the Contractor shall provide 
       notice of increase or decrease of the price of paper used for this 
       Contract, within ten (10) days of the date of first delivery of work, 
       indicating the price fluctuation of paper stock, as publicly 
       announced by at least three (3) Canadian paper mills.

3.     Canada has the sole right to either accept the proposed price change, 
       or to refuse the change. Refusal implies that the Contract is ipso 
       facto annulled "ab initio" (retroactively, as if it never had 
       existed), with no costs or liabilities to any party. The right of 
       Canada shall be exercised in writing, be sent to the Contractor 
       within ten (10) days of receipt of the Contractor's notice of price 
       fluctuation, regardless if some or all paper has then been delivered, 
       all unused paper shall be returned to the Contractor, at Canada's 
       cost, and all used paper shall be paid for at the new published 
       price.

4.     Acceptance of the price fluctuation will be evidenced by a contract 
       amendment. Until such an amendment is issued, prices are not to be 
       invoiced at a different rate than the rate stated in this Contract.

P2020D

Effective Date
Item Status
ID
Title
1997-09-15CancelledP2020DARCHIVED Warehousing

Remarks – Recommended Use of SACC Item

No remarks.

Legal text for SACC item

If unforeseen circumstances arise and in the event that Canada requests 
some or all of the item(s) in this requirement to be warehoused by the 
Contractor after the shipping date specified and after the items are 
manufactured to completion, the price for storage per thousand units per 
day for each item will be as follows:

(Price per thousand) X (number of days) = Total Cost (Goods and Services 
Tax extra or Harmonized Sales Tax extra, as appropriate)

Price per day:              $ _____ 
Per thousand units:  $ _____.


1995-03-31SupersededP2020DARCHIVED Warehousing

P3001D

Effective Date
Item Status
ID
Title
1995-03-31CancelledP3001DARCHIVED Destination/Plant

Remarks – Recommended Use of SACC Item

No remarks.

Legal text for SACC item

1.     Prices are FOB Destination for the delivery points shown on page _____.

2.     FOB Plant prices are to be used in the event that it may be 
       necessary to redirect deliveries to another destination.

P3005D

Effective Date
Item Status
ID
Title
1995-03-31CancelledP3005DARCHIVED Delivery

Remarks – Recommended Use of SACC Item

No remarks.

Legal text for SACC item

Initial delivery to be made within _____ days from receipt of Request for 
Delivery form DSS-MAS 10047 in minimum lots and to the destinations 
specified on page _____. Subsequent deliveries shall be made at destination 
within _____ days from the date of receipt of the Request for Delivery.

P3006D

Effective Date
Item Status
ID
Title
1995-03-31CancelledP3006DARCHIVED Delivery

Remarks – Recommended Use of SACC Item

No remarks.

Legal text for SACC item

1.     Initial delivery of _____ must be made at destination by _____ 
       (including submission and approval of proofs where applicable).

       N.B. Normal approval time and delivery of proofs to the printer is 
       forty-eight (48) hours.

2.     Balance: As and when required during the twelve (12) month period 
       from date of Contract in lots/one lot of _____ to be delivered to 
       destination within _____ working days from the date of the 
       requisition.

P3007D

Effective Date
Item Status
ID
Title
1995-03-31CancelledP3007DARCHIVED Delivery Authorization

Remarks – Recommended Use of SACC Item

No remarks.

Legal text for SACC item

Delivery must be authorized by using requisition form DSS-MAS 10047.

P3008D

Effective Date
Item Status
ID
Title
1995-03-31CancelledP3008DARCHIVED Delivery, Periodical

Remarks – Recommended Use of SACC Item

No remarks.

Legal text for SACC item

Within _____ working days after receipt of _____. To include proofing time, 
if required.

P3009D

Effective Date
Item Status
ID
Title
1995-03-31CancelledP3009DARCHIVED Delivery, Phased

Remarks – Recommended Use of SACC Item

No remarks.

Legal text for SACC item

The Contractor must inform the Contracting Authority one (1) month before 
expiration of the Contract if the total quantity has not been called-up.

P3010D

Effective Date
Item Status
ID
Title
1995-03-31CancelledP3010DARCHIVED Printing Material

Remarks – Recommended Use of SACC Item

No remarks.

Legal text for SACC item

Printing material is already in your possession.


P3011D

Effective Date
Item Status
ID
Title
1995-03-31CancelledP3011DARCHIVED Printing Material

Remarks – Recommended Use of SACC Item

No remarks.

Legal text for SACC item

Printing material shall be delivered to you by: _____.

P3015D

Effective Date
Item Status
ID
Title
1995-03-31CancelledP3015DARCHIVED Overshipment for National Defence

Remarks – Recommended Use of SACC Item

No remarks.

Legal text for SACC item

THIS CLAUSE TO BE STRICTLY OBSERVED!

Deliveries in excess of quantities contracted will be accepted under the 
following conditions only:

a)     excess quantities are not to exceed _____ of total quantities 
       contracted. Such overshipment will not require formal contract 
       amendment;

b)     any quantities in excess of the pre-authorized percentage specified 
       in a) above may be considered. However, such quantities must be 
       approved by Canada by formal contract amendment prior to shipment;

c)     excess quantities whether pre-authorized as specified in a) above or 
       otherwise will ONLY be accepted as part of a final shipment and are 
       to be shipped to consignee _____ only; and

d)     any deviations from points a), b) or (c) above will not be accepted 
       and any overshipment received as a result will be promptly returned 
       to the Contractor at its cost.

P3020D

Effective Date
Item Status
ID
Title
1995-03-31CancelledP3020DARCHIVED Packaging Specs - Insert Type Folders

Remarks – Recommended Use of SACC Item

No remarks.

Legal text for SACC item

Maximum quantities per boxed unit, according to type of insert, will be as 
follows:

2 folds (4 thicknesses): 1,000 per unit
1 fold (2 thicknesses):  2,000 per unit
single thickness (paper stock): 4,000 per unit
single thickness (card stock):  2,000 per unit

Label all cartons as to title, language, quantity and warehouse number.

Maximum size for skids or pallets:

30 in. wide 
40 in. long 
48 in. high

Shrinkwrap skids or pallets.

SIZE: 
17 9/16 in. (44,6 cm) Long X 
 6 5/8 in. (16,8 cm) Wide X 
 3 3/16 in. (8,1 cm) Deep.

STYLE:
One place flat die cut plain open blank. Infold sides, hinged lid with full 
front. No side flaps on lid. Die cut open slots on bottom for sidewall 
locking tab. Friction lock tab. Friction lock tabs on front lid panel.

MATERIAL: 
175 lb. test, B flute corrugated.  After inserting materials, tape lid 
front panel to bottom of box.

P3021D

Effective Date
Item Status
ID
Title
1995-03-31CancelledP3021DARCHIVED Packaging

Remarks – Recommended Use of SACC Item

No remarks.

Legal text for SACC item

The following MUST be observed:

a)     ALL printed matter is to be shipped "finished," lying FLAT in boxes 
       - NOT on their sides or ends.

b)     ALL printed matter is to be packed in new cardboard boxes of uniform 
       size.

c)     ALL boxes are to contain the same number of publications UNBANDED 
       AND NOT WRAPPED.

d)     NO box is to weigh more than 35 pounds.

e)     ALL boxes are to be completely filled - NO air space or filler 
       material.

f)     ALL boxes are to have a bursting strength of NOT LESS than 250 
       pounds per square inch.

P3022D

Effective Date
Item Status
ID
Title
1995-03-31CancelledP3022DARCHIVED Packaging

Remarks – Recommended Use of SACC Item

No remarks.

Legal text for SACC item

Items shall be packed to permit the application of the lowest available 
less-than-carload/truckload freight classification, in new and uniform 
cartons not exceeding 35 lbs. in weight.


P3023D

Effective Date
Item Status
ID
Title
1995-03-31CancelledP3023DARCHIVED Packaging

Remarks – Recommended Use of SACC Item

No remarks.

Legal text for SACC item

Goods must be strapped and packaged for ease of handling. Delivery must be 
made on standard wooden skids (40-50" wide x 48" deep). Skid load not to 
exceed 60" in height and no heavier than 2,500 lbs. Cartons are not to 
exceed 35 lbs.

P3024D

Effective Date
Item Status
ID
Title
1995-03-31CancelledP3024DARCHIVED Packaging - Customs and Excise

Remarks – Recommended Use of SACC Item

No remarks.

Legal text for SACC item

Goods must be strapped and packaged for ease of handling. Delivery must be 
made on standard wooden pallets (42" wide x 48" deep). Pallet load is not 
to exceed 60" in height and no heavier than 2,500 lbs. Cartons are not to 
exceed 35 lbs.


P3027D

Effective Date
Item Status
ID
Title
1995-03-31CancelledP3027DARCHIVED Labelling

Remarks – Recommended Use of SACC Item

No remarks.

Legal text for SACC item

All boxes will be labelled, in large and bold lettering (minimum 20 points 
size) with:

a)     title and language;

b)     catalogue number;

c)     quantity per box.


P3030D

Effective Date
Item Status
ID
Title
1995-03-31CancelledP3030DARCHIVED Serial Numbers

Remarks – Recommended Use of SACC Item

No remarks.

Legal text for SACC item

Boxes without serial numbers are not acceptable. Boxes must be numbered 
sequentially and content serial numbers indicated on outside of container.


P3031D

Effective Date
Item Status
ID
Title
1995-03-31CancelledP3031DARCHIVED Serial Numbers

Remarks – Recommended Use of SACC Item

No remarks.

Legal text for SACC item

All serial numbered boxes must be packed on skids with the lowest number on 
top reading across from left to right so that the highest numbers will be 
at the bottom on the skids.


P3035D

Effective Date
Item Status
ID
Title
1995-03-31CancelledP3035DARCHIVED Shipping

Remarks – Recommended Use of SACC Item

No remarks.

Legal text for SACC item

The following MUST be observed:

a)     ALL boxes must be shipped on wooden skids, each with a wooden top 
       strapped to it.

b)     ALL skids are to be of uniform size and WILL NOT be more than 60 in. 
       in length.

c)     ALL skids must have the same number of boxes.

d)     NO skid will weigh more than 2,000 pounds.

e)     ALL deliveries must be made on a truck which fits a standard 
       six-foot loading dock. If such a truck is not available, the printer 
       must provide two men to assist in unloading.


P3039D

Effective Date
Item Status
ID
Title
2004-05-14CancelledP3039DARCHIVED Redirect Shipments - Canada Revenue Agency

Remarks – Recommended Use of SACC Item

No remarks.

Legal text for SACC item

Canada Revenue Agency is authorized to redirect shipments from one 
destination to another during the period of the Contract.  FOB Plant price 
to be used in the event that it may be necessary to redirect shipments to 
another destination.  The new transportation cost (if reflecting an 
increase due to changed destination) shall be submitted to the Traffic 
Management Directorate, Public Works and Government Services Canada.  It is 
mandatory that the cost (either an increase or decrease) be approved by the 
Contracting Authority prior to shipment.  

Failure to obtain the prior approval shall imply that any cost increase 
will not be paid.


2000-05-12SupersededP3039DARCHIVED Redirect Shipments (RCT)
1998-02-16SupersededP3039DARCHIVED Redirect Shipments (RCT)
1995-03-31SupersededP3039DARCHIVED Redirect Shipments (RCT)

P3050D

Effective Date
Item Status
ID
Title
2004-05-14CancelledP3050DARCHIVED Intermixing Documents

Remarks – Recommended Use of SACC Item

No remarks.

Legal text for SACC item

1.     In the event the Contractor delivers non-conforming work, and this 
       non-conformity is due to pages, covers, booklets, and/or documents 
       of one regional, provincial, or inter-provincial requirement being 
       mixed with pages, covers, booklets, and/or documents of another 
       regional, provincial, or interprovincial requirement, or if this 
       intermixing takes place within the book itself, then the Contracting 
       Authority may, by notice under this clause, inform the Contractor of 
       such mixing and place the Contractor in default under the terms of 
       this clause.

2.     A Contractor who has been placed in default under the terms of this 
       clause is precluded and ineligible, for a period of two (2) calendar 
       years after the award date of the Contract under which the default 
       took place, to be awarded more than one (1) contract per portion of 
       the printing requirements, of the Tax Program for Canada Revenue 
       Agency, whereby the possibility for intermixing could reoccur.

3.     During this two-year period, in the event the Contractor submits 
       more than one low bid in any given portion of the above-described 
       requirements, Canada reserves the right to accept only one of those 
       bids, and the Contractor would be offered the choice to choose which 
       one.


2000-05-12SupersededP3050DARCHIVED Default for Intermixing Documents
1995-03-31SupersededP3050DARCHIVED Default for Intermixing Documents

P3053D

Effective Date
Item Status
ID
Title
1995-03-31CancelledP3053DARCHIVED Components

Remarks – Recommended Use of SACC Item

No remarks.

Legal text for SACC item

Components must be suitably packaged to ensure arrival at destination in an 
undamaged condition and clearly marked "DO NOT FOLD".


P3054D

Effective Date
Item Status
ID
Title
1998-02-16CancelledP3054DARCHIVED Components

Remarks – Recommended Use of SACC Item

No remarks.

Legal text for SACC item

1.     All components for this requirement will be delivered by courier to 
       the Contractor and returned by courier to the client. The cost of 
       the courier service will be borne by the Contractor.

2.     Please select one of the following:

       (a)    _____  Components will be picked up at the Mailroom, 350 
              Albert Street, 4th Floor;

       (b)    _____  Forward the components, COD, by a designated 
              Department of Public Works and Government Services courier.

3.     The Contractor will also be responsible for the delivery of the 
   components as specified in each contract. The cost for this service 
   should be included in the prices that are quoted in the bid.
1995-03-31SupersededP3054DARCHIVED Components

P4001T

Effective Date
Item Status
ID
Title
1995-03-31CancelledP4001TARCHIVED Access to Information

Remarks – Recommended Use of SACC Item

No remarks.

Legal text for SACC item

The Bidder understands that a listing of bidders' corporate names and 
individual prices is made available after the closing of each solicitation. 
The Bidder understands that such a listing, known as an Award Notice, is 
government information that has been and is normally available to the 
general public. The Bidder also understands that such Notice ensures better 
value on dollars spent in government contracts as it maintains a healthy 
competitiveness in our sector of the economy.

P5005D

Effective Date
Item Status
ID
Title
1995-03-31CancelledP5005DARCHIVED Invoicing

Remarks – Recommended Use of SACC Item

No remarks.

Legal text for SACC item

In order to ensure prompt payment of invoices, the Contractor must either 
submit individual invoices for each destination showing quantity shipped, 
or submit a consolidated invoice showing quantity shipped to each 
destination.

P5006D

Effective Date
Item Status
ID
Title
1995-03-31CancelledP5006DARCHIVED Invoicing

Remarks – Recommended Use of SACC Item

No remarks.

Legal text for SACC item

Failure to return components may hold up payment of invoices.

P5010C

Effective Date
Item Status
ID
Title
1995-03-31CancelledP5010CARCHIVED Invoices

Remarks – Recommended Use of SACC Item

No remarks.

Legal text for SACC item

Invoices are to be made out to the consignee. Send original and two (2) 
copies to the consignee.

P5015C

Effective Date
Item Status
ID
Title
2000-05-12CancelledP5015CARCHIVED Invoicing Instructions

Remarks – Recommended Use of SACC Item

No remarks.

Legal text for SACC item

1.     Two (2) separate invoices are to be submitted in triplicate as 
follows:

       (a)    Mail first invoice to:

              Canadian Government Publishing
              Communications Co-ordination Services Branch
              350 Albert, 4th floor
              Ottawa, Ontario
              K1A 0S5

              Requisition No. and Financial Code _____;
              Client Reference Number (CRN) ________;
              For a firm lot amount of $ _____.

       (b)    Mail second invoice to:

              Department: _____
              Division: _____
              Address: _____
              City/Prov.: _____
              Postal Code: _____

              Requisition No. and Financial Code _____;
              Client Reference Number (CRN) ________;


2.     Applies to all goods delivered to all Consignees (including the 
       quantity for delivery to the Canadian Government Publishing, 
       Communications Co-ordination Services Branch [CCSB]) itemized in 
       accordance with the Contract pricing schedule herein.  Show the 
       reduction off the total invoice cost for the amount payable by CCSB 
       under (a) above.

3.     All invoices, shipping and packing slips must show the applicable 
       requisition number and financial code as indicated above.


1998-02-16SupersededP5015CARCHIVED Invoicing Instructions
1995-03-31SupersededP5015CARCHIVED Invoicing Instructions

Date modified: