MDHHS CWL PUB 10 SADDLE STITCH BOOKLETS BID REQUEST 5-26.docx

This is a bid request document from Michigan's Department of Technology, Management & Budget Printing Services for the production of saddle stitch booklets for the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS). The project requires the printing of 10,000 booklets with a finished size of 8.5" x 11". Each booklet consists of 4-page covers in 65# green opaque cover stock and 16 pages of text in 60# white offset text stock, with black ink printing on both front and back covers and text pages. The bindery specification calls for saddle stitch binding along the 11" dimension, with finished booklets packaged in bundles of 10 and cartons not exceeding 40 pounds. Vendors must provide electronic PDF proofs and complete production within 10 business days of proof approval. Finished materials should be shipped to Bradley M. Schumann, Print Consultant, at the General Services Building in Dimondale, Michigan.

Only prequalified vendors are eligible to bid on this contract. All bids must include a detailed estimate; bids submitted without this requirement will not be considered. The Department of Technology, Management & Budget awards contracts based on best price and value to the state, meaning the lowest bidder may not automatically receive the award if concerns exist regarding past quality performance or ability to meet specifications. Past quality issues or demonstrated inability to fulfill requirements may result in bid rejection regardless of pricing.