Printing - File Folders

Trade Agreement: Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT)
Tendering Procedures: The bidder must supply Canadian goods
and/or services
Attachment: YES (MERX) Electronic
Competitive Procurement Strategy: Lowest/Lower Bid
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements: 
Printing - File Folders

U8300-129912/A
Baxter, Emily

Industry Canada (IC) - Canadian Intellectual Property Office has
a requirement for the printing, production, and delivery of
50,000 file folders.
The Contract is in effect for a period from the date of award to
June 15, 2013 inclusively.
The mandatory delivery dates at the final destinations are on or
before October 15, 2012 and on or before May 15, 2013 by no
later than 3:00 PM.
This requirement is solely limited to Canadian goods and/or
services.
The responsive bidder with the lowest total evaluated price will
be recommended for contract award.

Quantity:		
25,000 file folders must be delivered on or before October 15,
2012.
25,000 file folders must be delivered on or before May 15, 2013.
Stock:		
File Folder, Recycled - Sand - 13.5 pt. 

Size:		
Flat - 20-1/8" x 16" 
Die-cut, score and fold to: 10-1/16" x 15" 
Ink:   		
Black only
Construction:	
Folder must be die-cut to 15" and reinforced on page 3 with a
separate strip of the folder material adhered along the end tab
Score: 	Score and fold at center plus one score at 3/4" from
center on page 1
Corners:	Round and square
Fastener:	 Fabrene tip back patch 2-1/4" x 2-1/4" with flat head
brass or brass-plated 1-1/2" capacity split prong		
Labels:		
Folder Labels -
14800 number labels
A colour-coded strip label is also acceptable.
Each numeric label must be 1" high Datafile labels, Mylar
coated, machine applied to the folder and using a colour
sequence.

Bar Code Label -	

Mylar bar code label (39)
5 cm length x 1.5 cm width
The bar code must match the folder label numbering so they can
be scanned into the client's system. 	


Delivery Date: Above-mentioned

The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any
procurement.

Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.