Title 44 — Public Printing and DocumentsRelease 119-73not60
§511 Opening Bids; Bonds
Title 44 › Chapter 5— PRODUCTION AND PROCUREMENT OF PRINTING AND BINDING › § 511
Summary
Sealed bids for paper and envelopes are opened in front of the Joint Committee on Printing, which awards the contract to the lowest bidder who is best for the government. Bids must include a $5,000 bond or certified check to guarantee the winner will sign the contract, and unknown bidders must show they are a manufacturer or dealer.
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Title 44, §511
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The sealed proposals to furnish paper and envelopes shall be opened in the presence of the Joint Committee on Printing who shall award the contracts to the lowest and best bidder for the interest of the Government. The committee 11 So in original. Probably should be capitalized. may not consider a proposal that is not accompanied by a bond with security or certified check in the amount of $5,000, guaranteeing that the bidder if his proposal is accepted, will enter into a formal contract with the United States to furnish the paper or envelopes specified. The Committee may not consider a proposal from a person unknown to it unless accompanied by satisfactory evidence that he is a manufacturer of or dealer in the description of paper or envelopes proposed to be furnished.
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Historical and Revision Notes
Based on 44 U.S. Code, 1964 ed., § 7 (Jan. 12, 1895, ch. 23, § 5, 28 Stat. 602; June 16, 1938, ch. 477, § 3, 52 Stat. 761).
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44 U.S.C. § 511
Title 44 — Public Printing and Documents
Last Updated
Apr 5, 2026
Release point: 119-73not60