Specifications include, but are not limited to: SCOPE: Diplomas QUANTITY: 8,000 (6,000 - 8 1/2 “x 11” and 2,000 - 11” x 14”) SIZE: 8 ½” x 11” and 11” x 14” PAPER STOCK: 48lb. Virgin Diploma Stock: The stock is to be 100 percent new cotton fiber with a smooth parchment finish and un-watermarked. Color of stock is to be natural or white. Upon request the vendor shall furnish a sample of the paper they plan to use to the requesting agency. Requesting agencies will have the choice of white or natural paper stock. SECTION III: DIPLOMA COVERS QUANTITY: 8,000 (6,000 - 8 1/2 “x 11” and 2,000 - 11” x 14”) SIZE: When requisitioned, diploma covers will conform to the following size of inserts. Finished Size: 8 1/2 “x 11” and 11” x 14” COVER STOCK: The cover will consist of two (2) pieces. The cover material will be calf grain leatherette or approved equal in a color selected by the agency. The cover board will consist of .080 warp resistant premium grade diploma board laminated to a sheet of 3/32” foam. A .018 top liner will then be laminated to the opposite side of the foam, thus eliminating any padding being exposed to the cover material. The cover hinge is reinforced by using matching cover material. All corners are to be neatly tucked and formed. The cover padding is to be glued neatly in place. The lining pads must be in line and securely glued. The cover must be neat and taut. All four corners of the cover must coincide when the case is closed. A sharp double line panel is blind embossed approximately 5/8” from the edge of the cover. The lining of each cover consists of two (2) pads of a taffeta acetate or equal laminated to .024 bleached white liner boards. The lower lining consists of four corner pockets to hold the diploma insert and the clear acetate protective covering for the insert. The requesting school (or agency) will select the color of the corner ribbons. The upper lining consists of a one-color printed photo, the artwork will be provided by the agency.