DCH 669 Fee For Service Handbook BID REQUEST 10-26 .docx

This is a bid request document from the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget for printing services related to the DCH 669 Fee For Service Handbook. The project requires the production of 40,000 handbooks with a finished size of 3.75" x 8.625". The handbooks consist of 4-page covers printed on 80# gloss cover stock with 4/4 color printing and bleeds, and 20 pages of text printed on 60# white offset uncoated stock, also with 4/4 color printing and bleeds. Bindery work includes trimming, folding, and saddle stitching. The completion timeline is 15-20 business days from proof approval, with proof review required before production. All materials must be packaged according to "Extend Your Reach" standards in wraps of 50 units per package, carton-packed on 4-way skids, and shipped directly to the specified destination.

Vendors must submit detailed quote letters with their bids, and failure to do so will result in disqualification. Freight costs must be included in the bid price with no additional freight billing permitted. The Department of Technology, Management & Budget awards contracts based on best price and value to the state, meaning the lowest bid may not be selected if concerns exist regarding quality or the vendor's ability to meet requirements. Only prequalified vendors are eligible to submit bids. Electronic files will be provided by the state in PDF format for vendor approval before production begins.