Specifications include, but are not limited to: QUANTITY: ROLLS OF 30,000 FOR 20’S - Quantity and denomination will be indicated on the requisition. Bidders must submit price per roll of stamps, manufactured and packed according to specifications. Stamps must offer maximum security against illegal counterfeiting. These Stamps must be heat applied stamps or equal, consisting of five impressions or layers including safety tint lettering and must be produced by the gravure process and be suitable for high speed, positive application with heat to the receiving surface such as cellophane, paper, etc. Each stamp is to be of irregular shape and outline and shall contain not less than three distinctive colors. Half-tones, BenDay effects, shades, tints or tones of a color will not be acceptable or considered as separate and distinctive colors. The safety tint lettering shall not be considered as any one of the stamp colors. Stamps for machine and heat iron applications shall measure approximately ½” x ½”. Colors and design of stamps are to be approved by the Tax Account Administration. Bidders should submit with proposal, and without charge, samples of designs and colors. The following will be printed on the face of each stamp: The words “State of West Virginia 20 Cigarette Tax Stamp” for rolls of 30,000 for 20’s. Vendor must instruct the tobacco distributor’s employees in the proper operation of the stamp applying machine or heat iron for correct application of the stamps.
