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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.
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.
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: ________________________________________________________________
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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 $____________________
• 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
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EastArena
MainArena
Champion RowDateBees
Borden
Spinners &Weavers
CottonGin
Birt
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MissMoo
Howdy
RabbitsPoultry
Breed Row BarnElsie
PettingZoo
PlanetAg
PonyRides
LonghornPhoto
ReliantEnergy Horticulture
Dairy
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!
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1.Thisbabycanhavelotsofbrothersandsistersandtheysquealrealloudwhentheyarehungry.
2.Thisbabyhasastrongbondwithitsmotherandcanidentifyitsmotherbytherbleat.
3.Thisbabyhatchesoutofanegg.Beforeithatches,itcanactuallybreatheoutofitseggthroughsmallpores.
4.Thisbabyisbornwithitslegsalmostthesamelengthaswhenitbecomesfullygrown.
5.Thisbabytakes5monthstobebornandcanstandandwalkshortlyafterbirth.
6.Whenthisbabyisborn,itcanweighapproximately50–90pounds. C
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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
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.
2014 Sheep
Ewe: mature female sheepRam: mature male sheep
Lamb: sheep less than 1 year in age
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
Tom or Gobbler: male turkey
Hen: female turkey
Poult: baby turkey
2014 turkeys
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
A honey bee colony contains one queen bee, male drone
bees and female worker bees.Bees make honey from
flower nectar.
2014bees
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
Billy: mature male goat
Doe: mature female goat
Kid: baby goat
2014 goats
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
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
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
Boar: mature male swineSow: mature female swineSows usually give birth to
litters of eight to 12.
2014pigs
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
Holsteins, typically the large black and white cows, produce the
highest volume of milk.
2014cattledairy
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
Rooster: mature male chicken
Hen: mature female chicken
Chick: baby chicken
2014 chickens
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
Bull: mature male bovineCow: mature female bovine
2014 cattlebeef