RFP - Check Stock Responses - Round 2.docx
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- Solicitation number
- RFP-271-240000003119-3
- Issued by
- Michigan
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This document is a set of Bidder Questions & Answers - Round 2 related to an RFP (RFP No. 240000003119) issued by the State of Michigan, Department of Treasury - Financial Services Division for the Manufacturing of State Treasurer's Checks. The RFP outlines requirements for the check stock, including the use of watermarked paper, security features such as microprint angled lines and fugitive inks, and independent lab testing of 1,000 samples. It specifies the check numbering requirements, including a 5-digit control number in penetrating red ink. The Contractor is responsible for providing the test samples for lab testing, while the State of Michigan will conduct the testing.
The RFP also clarifies that the sample documents provided are not indicative of the actual requirements, and that the Contractor must ensure the paper stock is not standard safety paper and must provide a limited use of paper stock agreement between the paper mill and the Contractor upon award.
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STATE OF MICHIGAN
Department of Treasury – Financial Services Division
7285 Parsons Drive., Dimondale, Michigan 48821
Bidder Questions & Answers – Round 2 RFP No. 240000003119 Manufacturing of State Treasurer’s Checks
Bidders who have questions for the above Solicitation must fill the sections below and attach the document in an email to the Solicitation Manager, as described in the Instruction to Bidders.
| Q # |
| Document and Section |
| Page # |
| Bidder Question |
| Answer |
| 1 |
| Statement of Work-Samples – Paper |
Paper - Samples show part 1 of W-1003 (2 ply) is using watermarked paper - Forms W-1001 & W-1004 are not.
Should the same Watermark paper be used for part 1 of W-1003, W-1001 & W1004?
The samples provided are not indicative of the requirements. Test samples have been provided to show the overall “look and feel” of State of Michigan checks. Each production form (W-1001, W-1003, W-1004) must include an artificial watermark in fluorescent ink in a step-and-repeat pattern, to be approved by the Program Manager, on the back of the check.
| 2 |
| Statement of Work-Samples – Paper |
| The samples do not appear to be on paper that is limited to a specific vendor. This is paper that can be purchased from that Mill by any Security printer. Please explain if you would prefer a security paper that is only specific to the vendor and can’t be sold to anyone. |
| The samples provided are not indicative of the requirements. Test samples have been provided to show the overall “look and feel” of State of Michigan checks. Please refer to the requirements listed in the RFP. Contractor must ensure paper stock is not standard safety paper. Upon award, Contractor must provide limited use of paper stock agreement between paper mill and Contractor. |
| 3 |
| Statement of Work-Security Features |
| 50 |
| Are the microprint angled lines on the backer of the checks considered to be the laid lines (listed in the specs)? |
Yes.
| 4 |
| Statement of Work-Security Features – Inks |
| 49 |
| Specs call for fugitive inks but samples do not appear to use fugitive inks. Please advise if this is a requirement. |
| The samples provided are not indicative of the requirements. Test samples have been provided to show the overall “look and feel” of State of Michigan checks. Please refer to the requirements listed in the RFP. |
| 5 |
| Statement of Work-Testing |
| 65 |
| Specs show independent lab testing is required on 1,000 samples to verify toner adhesion/security features. Who is responsible for this requirement? |
| The Contractor must provide 1,000 test samples (of each check) for the purpose of independent lab testing to verify toner adhesion requirements and that all security features are present. The State of Michigan will be responsible for lab testing. |
| 6 |
| Statement of Work-Numbering |
| 57 |
| Specs shows a 5 digit control number printed in penetrating red ink. Is this control number in addition to the penetrating consecutive number on the check? 2 positions of penetrating red to red ink? |
| No. Requirements are stating for W-1003 forms, one consecutive five-digit control number on the front of the upper remittance portion of the check. |
| 7 |
| Statement of Work-Numbering |
| Sample shows Micr line is penetrating ink (black to red) but this is not listed as a requirement in the specs. Please confirm. |
| The samples provided are not indicative of the requirements. Test samples have been provided to show the overall “look and feel” of State of Michigan checks. Please refer to the requirements listed in the RFP. |
| 8 |
| Statement of Work-Security Features |
| Specs call for Visible & Invisible Fluorescent fibers. The samples do not have any Visible fibers. Is this a requirement or not? |
| The samples provided are not indicative of the requirements. Test samples have been provided to show the overall “look and feel” of State of Michigan checks. Please refer to the requirements listed in the RFP. |
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