24
REQUEST FOR QUOTE: AGVenture Trading Cards & Activity Map Quote: #15-112 Issued: February 16, 2015 Deadline for Quotes: February 18, 2015 ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo (the “Show”) was organized for charitable, educational and scientific purposes to encourage and promote the breeding, raising and marketing of better livestock and farm products at public fairs and to promote and maintain research and educational functions within the livestock industry. As the world’s largest livestock show and rodeo, the largest fair in North America and the site of 20 concerts from top-flight entertainers each year, the Show attracted over 2.48 million spectators in 2014. A Section 501(c)(3) charity, this organization has committed approximately $375 million in youth and educational support to Texas students since it began in 1932. The Show is backed by more than 31,000 volunteers serving on 105 different committees. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR REQUEST FOR QUOTE PRICING Pricing for all goods/services must be very specific, all inclusive and firm. All administrative fees, shipping, expedited delivery costs, labor, etc. must be included in the quote. All transportation, freight, drayage and other charges are to be listed as a separate line item. Based on your line item bid price for shipping on the Price Sheet, the Show may require that product shipments are to be done via Federal Express or UPS, using the Show’s existing account. Moreover, all design work, product set-up, production, repair work, etc. must be done according to the Show’s schedule, which may include weekends, nights and early mornings, at no additional cost to the Show. The Show will pay only for goods/services stated on the Price Sheet unless otherwise agreed to in writing by both parties before the order is placed or work is started. No price changes, additions, or subsequent qualifications will be honored. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY The vendor acknowledges that the names, logos, copyrighted material and trademarks of the Show are the sole and exclusive property of the Show (the “Show Marks”) and nothing herein shall provide the vendor any right, title or interest in the Show Marks. All Show Marks included in this Request For Quote are for bidding purposes ONLY. They may not be used for any other purpose, now or in the future, without the express written consent of the Show’s Marketing and Public Relations Department. VENDOR ADVERTISING, MARKETING AND PROMOTION The vendor may not promote itself in conjunction with the Show, use the Show as a client reference or display Show goods in any advertising, marketing or promotional materials.

AGVenture Trading Cards & Activity Map

  • Upload
    others

  • View
    4

  • Download
    0

Embed Size (px)

Citation preview

Page 1: AGVenture Trading Cards & Activity Map

REQUEST FOR QUOTE:

AGVenture Trading Cards & Activity Map

Quote: #15-112

Issued: February 16, 2015

Deadline for Quotes: February 18, 2015

ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo (the “Show”) was organized for charitable, educational and

scientific purposes to encourage and promote the breeding, raising and marketing of better livestock and

farm products at public fairs and to promote and maintain research and educational functions within the

livestock industry.

As the world’s largest livestock show and rodeo, the largest fair in North America and the site of 20

concerts from top-flight entertainers each year, the Show attracted over 2.48 million spectators in 2014. A

Section 501(c)(3) charity, this organization has committed approximately $375 million in youth and

educational support to Texas students since it began in 1932. The Show is backed by more than 31,000

volunteers serving on 105 different committees.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR REQUEST FOR QUOTE

PRICING

Pricing for all goods/services must be very specific, all inclusive and firm. All administrative fees,

shipping, expedited delivery costs, labor, etc. must be included in the quote. All transportation, freight,

drayage and other charges are to be listed as a separate line item.

Based on your line item bid price for shipping on the Price Sheet, the Show may require that product

shipments are to be done via Federal Express or UPS, using the Show’s existing account.

Moreover, all design work, product set-up, production, repair work, etc. must be done according to the

Show’s schedule, which may include weekends, nights and early mornings, at no additional cost to the

Show. The Show will pay only for goods/services stated on the Price Sheet unless otherwise agreed to in

writing by both parties before the order is placed or work is started. No price changes, additions, or

subsequent qualifications will be honored.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

The vendor acknowledges that the names, logos, copyrighted material and trademarks of the Show are the

sole and exclusive property of the Show (the “Show Marks”) and nothing herein shall provide the vendor

any right, title or interest in the Show Marks. All Show Marks included in this Request For Quote are for

bidding purposes ONLY. They may not be used for any other purpose, now or in the future, without the

express written consent of the Show’s Marketing and Public Relations Department.

VENDOR ADVERTISING, MARKETING AND PROMOTION

The vendor may not promote itself in conjunction with the Show, use the Show as a client reference or

display Show goods in any advertising, marketing or promotional materials.

Page 2: AGVenture Trading Cards & Activity Map

RFQ #15-112 AGVenture Cards and Map Page 2 of 4

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS / INSTRUCTIONS

The following requirements and instructions supersede GENERAL REQUIREMENTS where applicable.

SCOPE

The Show invites you to bid on printing the 2015 AGVenture trading cards and maps.

The attached files show preliminary layouts of the 2014 trading cards (low res files) and a sample of the

2013 map. The 2015 art files will be available immediately upon award of bid. THESE FILES ARE NOT

THE FINAL ARTWORK.

While product cost is important, quality will be given equal consideration in the selection process.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Provide all labor, materials, supplies and equipment necessary to produce and deliver the item(s)

described herein and as directed by Show staff.

ITEM #1 – TRADING CARDS – 9 DIFFERENT STYLES

Quantity: 585,000 total (65,000 of each card)

Dimension: 2 ½” wide by 3” tall plus bleed

Stock: 150# Springhill Tag or equivalent

Graphics: 4cp/4cp

Delivery: no later than February 28, 2015

ITEM #2 – MAPS

Quantity: 75,000

Dimension: 16 1/2” x 10 3/4” flat; 4 1/8”x 5 3/8” folded plus bleed (poster fold – will provide

mock up)

Ink: 4cp/4cp

Stock: 70# uncoated text

Delivery: no later than February 28, 2015

PACKAGING & DELIVERY

1. Do not mix product (cards or maps) when items are boxed. Each card character and the maps are

to be boxed separately.

2. Delivery will be to the Show warehouse.

OTHER

1. Quotes should include all applicable fees and taxes, including delivery charges.

2. All artwork & print proofs must be approved by the Show prior to any production.

3. All images/logos/trademarks included in this bid request are for bidding/proposal purposes

ONLY. They may not be used for any other purpose, now or in the future, without the express

written consent of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Marketing and Public Relations

Division.

Please contact Laura Lambert at [email protected] with questions or for additional

information.

Page 3: AGVenture Trading Cards & Activity Map

RFQ #15-112 AGVenture Cards and Map Page 3 of 4

Deadline for Quotes: Wednesday, February 18, 2015

YOUR SIGNATURE ATTESTS TO YOUR OFFER

TO PROVIDE THE GOODS AND/OR SERVICES DESCRIBED IN THIS QUOTE.

Please return all pages via hardcopy, fax, or email to:

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™

Attn: Wade Hooker

Three NRG Park

Houston, Texas 77054

832-667-1007 fax or [email protected]

OFFERED BY: ________________________________________________________________

Signature Title

________________________________________________________________

Printed Name

________________________________________________________________

Phone Email

________________________________________________________________

Company Name Date

ACCEPTED BY:

________________________________________________________________

Signature Title

________________________________________________________________

Printed Name

________________________________________________________________

Phone Email

________________________________________________________________

Company Name Date

Page 4: AGVenture Trading Cards & Activity Map

RFQ #15-112 AGVenture Cards and Map Page 4 of 4

PRICE SHEET

Description Price Ea Total

Trading Cards – Quantity of 585,000 $ $

Maps – Quantity of 75,000 $ $

Estimated Shipping $ $

Other $ $

Other $ $

TOTAL $____________________

Page 5: AGVenture Trading Cards & Activity Map

• Honeybeesaretheonlyinsectsthatproducefood(honey)forhumans.

• Allbeesthatworkoutsidethehive,gatheringpollen,arefemale.

• Theaveragebeehivecontains50,000bees.

• Duringherlifetime,theaverageworkerbeeonlymakesabout1/12thofateaspoonofhoney.

• Chickensareomnivores–theyeatbothplantsandinsects.

• Cockscombsandwattles (thefleshypartonthehead) helpkeepchickenscool.• Henswillturntheireggs severaltimesduringincubation tobesurethatthechickinside developscorrectly.

• Goatscanjumpuptofivefeetandstandontheirhindlegs.

• Aroundtheworld,morepeopledrinkgoat’smilkmorethancow’smilk.

• Thesmallestgoatbreedisthe Nigeriandwarfgoat.Itweighs about20pounds–thesame sizeasasmalldog!

• Sheepmoveingroupscalledflocks.• PresidentWoodrowWilsonkeptsheeponthelawnoftheWhiteHousein1918.

• Dolly,asheepfromScotland,wasthefirstanimaltobecloned.

• Texasisoneofthetopstatesforwoolproduction,alongwithWyomingandCalifornia.

• Therearemorethan250breedsofcattleworldwide,butonlylessthan20areusedforbeefproduction.• Nearly1millionbeefcattlefarmsintheU.S.producemorethan24billionpoundsofbeefeachyear.•Texasisthetopbeefcattlestate,withmorethan13.8millioncowsandcalves.

• Thereareapproximately350“squirts”ina gallonofmillk.

• Cowsareconsideredtobesacred animalsinIndia.• Acowliesdownandgetsupabout

14timesaday.• Therearemorethan920breedsof

cattleintheworld.

• Thedomesticpighasmorethan15,000tastebuds–that’smorethanhumans!

• Apig’ssquealcanbelouderthananairplaneengine.

• InEurope,somepigsaretrainedtofindaspecialkindofmushroomcalledatruffle.

• Thelargestrecordednumberofpigletsborninonelitteris32.

• Arabbit’sfootisconsideredtobealuckycharm.

• Rabbitscanbetrainedtousealitterbox,justlikeacat!

• Rabbits’longearscanmoveinanydirection.

• Therearemorethan45breedsofrabbits.

•Turkeys’headschangecolorwhentheyareexcited.

•Turkeyskincanbetannedandusedtomakecowboybootsandbelts.

•Turkeybreastmeatisverypopular.•JuneisNationalTurkeyLoversMonth!

Collect ALL

9 trading cards!

The buzz on BEES: DAIRY cattle call: This little PIGGY:

The truth about BEEF cattle: Lucky RABBIT:

GOBBLE up the facts:Did EWE know?

CHICKEN coop knowledge:

GOAT fun facts:

Hall DEntrance

Hall CEntrance

Hall BEntrance

Hall AEntrance

CattleDate

CattleDate

CattleDate

CattleDate

CattleDate

Boer Goats & Dairy GoatsDate

Breeding SheepDate

Cattle SalesDate

Breeding GiltsDate

Market Lambs& Goats

DateMarket Barrows

DateAg Mechanics

Date

EastArena

MainArena

Champion RowDateBees

Borden

Spinners &Weavers

CottonGin

Birt

hing

Cen

ter

MissMoo

Howdy

RabbitsPoultry

Breed Row BarnElsie

PettingZoo

PlanetAg

PonyRides

LonghornPhoto

ReliantEnergy Horticulture

Dairy

Page 6: AGVenture Trading Cards & Activity Map

WelcometotheHoustonLivestockShowandRodeo™TexasFarmBureau

AGventure, homeofseveraldifferenteducational,informationalandagriculturalactivities.You’lllearnsomethingnewtoday

andhavefunwhiledoingit!YOUR MISSION:

UsethemapontheothersidetoguideyouthroughTexasFarmBureauAGventure.Followthefootprintsalongthepath,visitwiththeanimalsandreceiveatradingcardasyoureacheachdestination.CheckoutalloftheFUNFACTSalongthewaytolearnabouttheanimalsfoundonthefarmandtry

tocompleteeachactivitygameinthisbooklet.Bestofluckandwecan’twaittoseeyoulearningasyouwalkaround!

1.Therearemorethan350differentbreedsofhorsesandponiesintheworld.TrueorFalse2.Adultmalehorseshave34teeth.TrueorFalse3.Horsespreferthingsthattastesalty.TrueorFalse4.Humanshavemorebonesthanahorse.TrueorFalse5.Amuleisacrossbetweenadonkeyandahorse.TrueorFalse

6.Horsesseebetterthanhumansindimlight.TrueorFalse7.Youcantelltheageofahorsebyitsteeth.TrueorFalse8.Horsescanonlysleeplyingdown.TrueorFalse9.Horseshavebiggereyesthananyothermammalthatlivesonland.TrueorFalse10.Afemalehorseiscalledastallion.TrueorFalse

Equine Trivia

Scramble Babies

Cow Fact Crossword

Didyouknow?

Can you guess which of these sayings below are true or false about horses? Circle the correct answer.

...thatahorse’sdigestivetrackis85feetlong?

...thathorsescanlivetobe35yearsold?

...thatthereareapproximately75millionhorsesintheworld?

Answers:1.TRUE2.FALSE(Malehorseshave40teeth.)3.FALSE(Theyactuallyprefersweettastes.)4.TRUE5.TRUE6.TRUE7.TRUE8.FALSE(Themajorityofthetimehorsessleepstandingup.)9.TRUE10.FALSE(Afemalehorseiscalledamare.)

Answers:1.Piglets2.Lamb3.Chicks4.Foal5.Kid6.Calf

During the springtime, many babies are born on the farm. See if you can unscramble the words

to learn more about the babies on the farm.

Connect the numbered dots below in order to create a surprise barnyard animal.Here’s a hint, this one really enjoys playing in the mud!

tlgipsebalm

iskcch

aflodkiafcl

1.Thisbabycanhavelotsofbrothersandsistersandtheysquealrealloudwhentheyarehungry.

2.Thisbabyhasastrongbondwithitsmotherandcanidentifyitsmotherbytherbleat.

3.Thisbabyhatchesoutofanegg.Beforeithatches,itcanactuallybreatheoutofitseggthroughsmallpores.

4.Thisbabyisbornwithitslegsalmostthesamelengthaswhenitbecomesfullygrown.

5.Thisbabytakes5monthstobebornandcanstandandwalkshortlyafterbirth.

6.Whenthisbabyisborn,itcanweighapproximately50–90pounds. C

ON

NE

CT

THE

DO

TS!

8

1

2

4

5

6

3

7

Across2.Thenameofacow’sskin,whichisusedtomakefootballs,basketballsandothersportsequipment.4.ThisindustryisthelargestpartofAmericanagriculture.6.Thenameofthebagthatholdsacow’smilk.7.Thenameforafemalecowthathasnothadababyyet.8.Whatisababycowcalled?

Down1.“Cow”isthenameofamatureadult_______.3.Whatmaindairyfoodproductismadefromacowbesidesmilk?5.Thenameofanadultmalecow.

Answers:1.Female,2.Hide,3.Cheese,4.Cattle,5.Bull,6.Udder,7.Heifer,8.Calf

Page 7: AGVenture Trading Cards & Activity Map

2014 Sheep

A sheep’s body is covered with wool.Sheep live in flocks and can survive on

land that isn’t able to support other livestock.

Texas sheep producers shear 600,000 sheep every year.

Page 8: AGVenture Trading Cards & Activity Map

2014 Sheep

Ewe: mature female sheepRam: mature male sheep

Lamb: sheep less than 1 year in age

Page 9: AGVenture Trading Cards & Activity Map

Gobbling turkeys can be heard a mile away on a quiet day.

45 million turkeys are consumed each Thanksgiving.

Turkeys are the only species of poultry native to the Western hemisphere.

2014 turkeys

Page 10: AGVenture Trading Cards & Activity Map

Tom or Gobbler: male turkey

Hen: female turkey

Poult: baby turkey

2014 turkeys

Page 11: AGVenture Trading Cards & Activity Map

In a worker bee’s 8-week life, it flies the equivalent of 1.5 times the circumference of

the earth.About one-third of all the food Americans eat

is dependent upon honey bee pollination.A queen bee lays around 3,000 eggs per day.

2014bees

Page 12: AGVenture Trading Cards & Activity Map

A honey bee colony contains one queen bee, male drone

bees and female worker bees.Bees make honey from

flower nectar.

2014bees

Page 13: AGVenture Trading Cards & Activity Map

Both male and female goats grow beards.Goats provide meat, milk, hides, mohair

and cashmere.Texas leads the nation in goat and

mohair production.Domestic goats are found world-wide.

2014 goats

Page 14: AGVenture Trading Cards & Activity Map

Billy: mature male goat

Doe: mature female goat

Kid: baby goat

2014 goats

Page 15: AGVenture Trading Cards & Activity Map

A rabbit uses its whiskers to sense touch.Rabbits can run up to 35 miles per hour.

Rabbits have large eyes on the sides of their heads that allow almost 180

degrees of vision.

2014 rabbits

Page 16: AGVenture Trading Cards & Activity Map

Buck: mature male rabbitDoe: mature female rabbit

Kit or Kitten: baby rabbit

More than 20 breeds of rabbits compete at the Houston Livestock Show and RodeoTM.

2014 rabbits

Page 17: AGVenture Trading Cards & Activity Map

Pigs have four toes on each hoof, but only walk on two.

Pigs have no sweat glands, so they pant and roll in mud to stay cool.

Insulin and about 40 other medicines come from pigs.

Pork is a good dietary source of protein, thiamine and B vitamins.

2014pigs

Page 18: AGVenture Trading Cards & Activity Map

Boar: mature male swineSow: mature female swineSows usually give birth to

litters of eight to 12.

2014pigs

Page 19: AGVenture Trading Cards & Activity Map

U.S. dairy cows produce about 6.5 gallons of milk per day.

Milk is a good source of calcium, protein, riboflavin, and

vitamins A and D.

2014cattledairy

Page 20: AGVenture Trading Cards & Activity Map

Holsteins, typically the large black and white cows, produce the

highest volume of milk.

2014cattledairy

Page 21: AGVenture Trading Cards & Activity Map

A chick takes 21 days to hatch.It takes at least four pounds of feed per

chicken to lay a dozen eggs.One large egg contains 12 percent of

the recommended daily protein.

2014 chickens

Page 22: AGVenture Trading Cards & Activity Map

Rooster: mature male chicken

Hen: mature female chicken

Chick: baby chicken

2014 chickens

Page 23: AGVenture Trading Cards & Activity Map

Texas has the most beef cattle in the U.S.One cowhide can produce enough

leather to make 20 footballs.Meat from one steer would equal 720

quarter-pound burgers.

2014 cattlebeef

Page 24: AGVenture Trading Cards & Activity Map

Bull: mature male bovineCow: mature female bovine

2014 cattlebeef