19-20 Attorney General Biennial Report

The State of Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget is soliciting bids for printing services to produce the 2019-2020 Attorney General Biennial Report. This procurement encompasses the printing and binding of 200 copies of a 400-page hard-bound book with specific technical and aesthetic specifications. Deliverables include Smyth-sewn hard-bound books finished at 6x9 inches, bound in Corona Bonded Leather case cloth in black with Definity imitation gold foil stamping on the front and spine, plus blind stamping on all covers. Interior pages must be printed on 70# gloss text stock in black ink with black head and foot bands, 0.88 binder boards, and black interior printing, with text files supplied in PDF format. The final product must be individually shrink-wrapped and carton-packed for delivery to the General Services Building dock located at 7461 Crowner Drive, Lansing, Michigan 48913. A full mock-up proof and one hard copy proof are required for approval prior to production commencement. Only prequalified vendors registered with the State of Michigan Print & Mail Management (PMM) program are eligible to bid, requiring approximately one week for pre-qualification; interested vendors should contact Mark Miller (517-636-7746, millerm13@michigan.gov), Scott Barclay (517-636-7744, barclays@mighigan.gov), or Graham Martin (517-636-6186, marting1@michigan.gov). The posted date was January 28, 2021, with a bid due date of February 3, 2021. Award will be made based on best price and value to the state rather than solely on lowest cost, and the Department reserves the right to reject the lowest bidder if quality concerns or inability to meet requirements are identified.

No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, minority-owned businesses, or other protected categories are mentioned in the procurement documents. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available materials. All bids must be submitted online and include all costs with freight on an F.O.B. Destination, prepaid basis to the designated dock. Deliveries are accepted Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM, excluding standard holidays, with drivers required to obtain entry passes from the front office with valid identification. All electronic materials supplied by vendors, including source files in original software format with revisions, fonts, and images plus PDF copies, become the property of the State of Michigan and are subject to return upon request. The bid request documents do not specify an award value, budget range, or contract term information.