Title 44, Public Printing and DocumentsRelease 119-110
§511 Opening Bids; Bonds
Title 44 › CHAPTER 5 — PRODUCTION AND PROCUREMENT OF PRINTING AND BINDING › § 511
Summary
Sealed bids for paper and envelopes must be opened by the Joint Committee on Printing and awarded to the lowest bidder for the Government. Each bid must include a $5,000 bond or certified check; unknown bidders must show they make or sell such items.
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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 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
Sep 23, 2026
Release point: 119-110