Specifications include, but are not limited to: 2.1.Vermont IFTA Tax Decals (CVO-125) 2.1.1. Average Annual Usage: 6,000 sets 2.1.2. Material: 2.1.2.1. Material is to be designed for use as annual decals on a smooth surface. The sheeting’s are to be precoated with pressure sensitive adhesive protected by a removable paper liner which, if packaged as single decals, will be scalloped, or straight scored slit to facilitate removal and protection of stock from breakage. If packaged as two (2) decals per liner, the required slit to facilitate removal and protection of stock from breakage may be between the two decals on the front of the liner. 2.1.3. Effective Performance Life: 2.1.3.1. Properly color printed and applied, the decals will perform well for an 18-month period. All transparent ink colors and printing shall be guaranteed for a period of 18 months. 2.1.3.2. Penalties may include replacement of product or reimbursement of expenses in correcting defects. 2.1.4. Application: 2.1.4.1. Pressure sensitive adhesive is convenient, vandal resistant application, using finger pressure to areas that are properly prepared, i.e., smooth, dry and clean surfaces. Selection and use are dependent on temperature conditions existing at the time of application. 2.1.5. Fabrication: 2.1.5.1. Color and Print processing 2.1.5.1.1. The background color fields and IFTA logo will be processed by Offset, screenprint, flexography, rotogravure, digital, or other similar method of printing. Additionally, it is required that the decals be numbered consecutively. 2.1.5.2. Clear Coating 2.1.5.2.1. Decals may be clear coated with a Coating Clear U10V or R101 or equivalent, which will guarantee surface exposure to the elements for a period of 18 months. A minimum dry thickness of .0004 inches (.4mil) should be obtained. 2.1.5.3. Adhesive 2.1.5.3.1. The adhesive shall not exude from edges of the sheeting when processed into finished decals so as to cause stacked pieces to stick together during shearing, cutting, printing, handling, or packaged in shipment and distribution. 2.1.5.4. Appearance 2.1.5.4.1. Decal sets shall be free from ragged edges, crack, and blisters. Decals shall be moisture resistant. 2.1.5.5. Border 2.1.5.5.1. Decals are to have a white border approximatley1/8 inch thick.
