Diplomas and Diploma Covers

Background

The School Board of Brevard County, Florida is seeking sealed responses for the procurement of diplomas and diploma covers. The goal of this contract is to furnish approximately 5,000 diplomas and diploma covers for use by the School Board, which operates numerous schools in the district. The district aims to ensure that all graduating students receive their diplomas in a timely and professional manner.

Work Details

The contractor will provide approximately 5,000 diplomas and diploma covers with the following specifications: - **Diplomas:** - Quantity: Approximately 5,000 diplomas to be supplied and delivered to individual schools for graduating classes starting in 2027. - Workmanship: Thermograph raised printing with clear sharp copy in black ink. Each diploma will feature the School Board Seal on a 6" x 8" size insert. - Stock: 100% rag content diploma parchment, cream white engrosser’s finish. - Printing: Rich black non-fading ink, sharp and clean. - Engrossing: Mechanically engrossed with graduate's name and date of graduation. - **Cases:**

Cover Material

Morocco grained leatherette, pyroxylin coated for a diploma insert size of 6" x 8".

Case Board

Warp resistant .060-inch thickness binder’s board (Red Label Davey Board or equivalent). No chip or straw board allowed. - Padding: Lamination of cotton wadding glued to case board with additional lamination separating wadding from cover material. - Stamping: Non-tarnishable gold leaf lettering on cases as required for each high school in the county.

Lining Specifications

Two pads (6" x 8") with corner places to secure the diploma snugly, made from white moiré acetate.

Period of Performance

The contract period will commence upon award and will cover the delivery of diplomas and diploma covers for graduating classes starting in 2027.

Place of Performance

Delivery will be made to individual schools within Brevard County, Florida.

Bidder Requirements

Bidders must comply with all applicable federal and state laws, local ordinances, rules, regulations, and orders related to their work. They must also possess all necessary licenses and permits required to conduct business in Florida. Additionally, bidders must certify that they are not on any scrutinized companies list as defined by Florida Statutes.