Specifications include, but are not limited to: Trim size 5.25" x 8.375", full bleeds throughout, 4-color process in close registration throughout. 76 pages, including cover. 3-knife trim. Binding, Saddle-stitched with two wire staples. Cover stock: 8-page cover, 80# text, coated offset, white. All inside pages stock: Pages 5-72, 45# text, offset white. Paper stock must conform to State of South Dakota recycled paper stock guidelines. Shall include the statement “Printed On Recycled Paper” Shall include an inscription listing the publisher, number of copies published, and approximate cost per copy per SDCL 5-18D-15 The vendor must provide environmentally preferable paper products that meet one of the following criteria: (1) Green Seal certified as defined in ARSD 10:02:05:04; (2) Ecologo certified as defined in ARSD 10:02:05:05; or (3) Comply with the minimum requirements for recycled content as published in the United States Environmental Protection Agency Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines, Buy-Recycled Series, Paper Products, October 2007. The Comprehensive Guide can be viewed on OPM’s website at https://boa.sd.gov/central-services/procurement-management/default.aspx under “Info for Vendor’s” 4) or any other certification program or comparable data. The vendor may offer lower cost alternative paper products that do not meet one of the listed requirements, as long as all other specification requirements are met. The State may consider the alternative products for award if it is apparent that no product is available that meets any of the stated requirements or if the environmentally preferable paper product does not exceed the price of the alternate product by more than five percent.
