MDHHS DO NOT EAT THE FISH DIBOND SIGNAGE WITH HARDWARE & POLES BID REQUEST 10-25.docx

This document is a Bid Request from the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget (DTMB) Printing Services for the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS). The bid solicits 100 aluminum DIBOND signs measuring 12" x 18", designed with a "Do Not Eat the Fish" warning, which must include tamper-resistant hardware and 8-foot matching channel posts. Vendors are required to submit a detailed estimate with their bid, and only prequalified vendors will be considered. The signs must be produced with 4/0 ink, include bleeds, and have specific holes cut in the top and bottom to fit channel posts. The project requires completion within 15-20 business days after proof approval, with electronic PDF proofs to be submitted.

The bid will be awarded based on best price and value, with the understanding that the lowest bidder may not automatically receive the contract. The bid emphasizes quality and meeting all specified requirements. Vendors must ship the completed signs to Bradley M. Schumann, a Print Consultant located in Dimondale, Michigan. The Department reserves the right to evaluate bids comprehensively, considering factors beyond just price, such as past performance and ability to meet technical specifications. Specific hardware details are referenced in an attached document, and two images are included with the bid request, though their specific content is not described in the text.