Public Higher Education Bulletin

for labels (Bid # C-2-IPHEC-E-7). The Illinois Public Higher Education Cooperative (IPHEC) is seeking bids for labels, pressure sensitive, continuous feed for the period October 1, 2001 through 30 June 2002 with the Cooperative's option for two additional one-year renewal periods beginning July 1, 2002. The labels being requested are to be blank, white smudge proof stock of the highest quality, with permanent adhesive, consistency controlled. The labels are to be marginally precision punched, 3/8" on each side in continuous form for computer printout, waste removed, 10 print spaces per inch, standard, with strong carrier sheet with smooth unbroken surface, fan folded.

The requested products are to be precision perforated at folds horizontally, and lightly perforated vertically between the labels on multiples, flat packed to feed directly from box and refold automatically. Containers are not required to have display packaging, but must be marked with the following: size of label, quantity or number of labels per box, and manufacturers cross reference number. A sample box must be submitted with the bid for evaluation purposes. Each University within the IPHEC will establish a distinct purchase order with the successful bidder. A contract will be awarded to the lowest bidder meeting specifications and conditions.

The University reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids or parts thereof. Vendor may expect payment thirty to sixty days after receipt of invoice, unless otherwise stated in the bid/RFP documents. Bidding documents may be obtained by contacting the Purchasing Office. Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) eligibility number is required on all bid proposals.

(Submitted by Pamela Brandt, State Purchasing Officer.)