Specifications include, but are not limited to: 2023 ND TRAVEL GUIDE 1. Artwork: Electronic, InDesign files. 2. Proofs: High resolution, contract color proofs of all pages (such as Epson®), plus complete laser imposition proof of guide. 3. Timeframe: (on or before) a. End of November 2022: Artwork will be provided to printer b. December 2022: Printer to provide pre-press proofs. c. Printing can be completed in waves. A minimum of 125,000 copies will be needed by January 10, 2023 4. On-site Press Check: Bid price must include the cost of having representatives of the ND Dept. of Commerce attend on-site press checks. Bidders are NOT to figure in the related travel expenses but to include any expenses that the actual press checks may incur; such as press-time, make-ready waste, etc. The ND Dept. of Commerce will pay their own related expenses for travel (airfare, rental car, mileage, etc.), meals and lodging in accordance with North Dakota Fiscal and Administrative Policy for their representatives. 5. Pages: 116 total pages including cover 6. Page Size: 8” x 10 ¾”. 7. Paper Stock: (please see Item 10, on page 6 of this bid for grading specs) a. Cover: 100# white gloss TEXT, #3 or better, freesheet (minimum 86 brightness). b. Text: 50# white coated text, freesheet, #3 or better, (minimum 86 brightness). 8. Paper samples: Submit unprinted sample sheets of both stocks along with your bid. Failure to submit samples may result in bid rejection. 9. Printing: Four color process, 4/4, throughout, full bleeds. 10. Finishing: Fold, perfect bind, final trim 8” x 10 ¾”. 11. Packaging: a. Pack in uniform size cartons with 32# maximum weight per carton. b. Label cartons with “2023 ND Travel Guide” and quantity per carton. c. Skid pack or palletize cartons.
