A. Vendor must provide approximately 3,000 diplomas for each graduating class of Anoka, Andover, Blaine, Champlin Park, Coon Rapids, Sandburg Regional, and Anoka-Hennepin Technical High Schools. B. It will be the vendor’s responsibility to contact each school for exact number of graduates and any special needs. C. Padded cover to fit 8” x 6” diploma document. 1. Cover material is .007 vinyl, or equivalent, with textured finish such as pebble, morocco or calf grain in colors selected by the schools. 2. Cover board is .070 warp resistant Red Label davey board, or equivalent 3. Padding is 1/8” polyfoam laminated to .018 kraft paper protection sheet on the side exposed to the cover material, or equivalent. No padding is to be exposed to the cover material. Polyfoam quality, density and compressibility must be equal to or better than industry standard Code 3800. 4. Style is panoramic, hinged on the left side. The hinge is the same material as the cover. 5. The cover is stamped with the school name and address on two lines in gold or silver foil. 6. The inside of the diploma is lined with two pads to fit the diploma that measures 8” x 6”. The pads are covered with white material such as taffeta, laminated to a lining board such as .036 binder’s cloth board. The cover lining pads must be in-line and glued securely. All four corners must be neatly tucked and formed in finished edges and must coincide when the diploma cover is closed. i. The lining on the left is etched in black with a litho reproduction of the school building that will be supplied by the school. ii. The lining on the right will have corner pockets to contain the diploma. The corner pockets are 5/8” white or dyed satin pockets, or an equivalent. D. Diploma inserts are 8” x 6”. Diplomas are printed on 65 lb. paper stock in American Parchment or Cream white, or an equivalent stock. 1. Reproduction methods may be thermography, rotogravure, letterpress, or flexography or equivalent. Impressions must be sharp and clear. Imprint color is black. 2. The graduates name and date of graduation will be printed in black. There will be four facsimile signatures printed in black. 3. A school crest will be reproduced using silver or gold engraving ink with a foil background in the school color. The State of Minnesota seal will be engraved in gold or silver ink. 4. Vendors should propose an attachment to the diploma signifying that the graduate received honors. 5. A clear plastic certiguard, or equivalent, will be provided to protect the diploma insert. 6. Graphics, seal, placement, font type and size are determined by the District. 7. Diploma Cover Colors: School Color Andover High School Black Anoka High School Maroon Blaine High School Navy Blue Champlin Park High School Navy Blue Coon Rapids High School Black Sandburg Regional High School Black Anoka-Hennepin Technical High School Black
