MDOC Employee Handbook 6-25.docx

This is a printing services bid request issued by the Department of Technology, Management & Budget for the Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC). The project involves printing 14,000 copies of an MDOC Employee Handbook consisting of 72 pages plus cover. The handbook specifications include a 4.5 x 7 inch finish size with the cover printing one-sided in PMS 326 with bleeds on 65# white uncoated cover stock, text printing in black two-sided without bleeds on 60# white offset, and the last page designed to be one-sided and perforated for tear-out capability. The bindery method is saddle stitch with bundling in quantities of 25 per carton. An electronic file will be provided by the department, and vendors must submit a color PDF proof for approval prior to production.

Award decisions will be based on best price and value to the state rather than lowest bid alone, with consideration given to past quality performance and ability to meet requirements. Only prequalified vendors are eligible to bid. Vendors are required to submit detailed quote letters with their bids; failure to do so will result in automatic disqualification. No specific response deadlines, site visits, or bidders' conferences are mentioned in this bid request document.