BID - Ceremonial Award Pins 2006

The document is an invitation to bid for the production of ceremonial award pins for Baltimore County, Maryland. The specifications for the design, materials, finishes, and variables denoting the length of service for the pins are provided. The design of the pins includes the Baltimore County Seal at the center, surrounded by a raised relief wreath. The pins will have a pentagonal shaped panel at the twelve o'clock position, which will display the years of service numerically with the letters "YRS" under the numeral. The pins for years 5 to 25 will not have a pentagonal shaped panel at the six o'clock position, while the pins for years 30 to 50 will have a pentagonal shaped panel at the six o'clock position. The pins will be made of different materials and finishes based on the years of service, including copper/zinc alloy, brass alloy with Rhodium plating, 10K gold filled, and 10K gold. The edges of the pins will be polished or satin finished based on the material used. The detail in the seal and numerals will be filled with a lacquer based finish with colored pigment. The pins will also include recessed stars and jewels, such as diamonds and synthetic rubies, to denote different years of service. The pins will be lapel pin/tie tac combination style with a Ballou clutch fastener back. Each pin will be individually packaged in an appropriate presentation box. The document also includes information on the submission of payments to minority subcontractors and suppliers and the possibility of requesting a waiver for minority contractor requirements. Inquiries regarding the bid should be directed to the buyer mentioned in the document.