2 Agriculture tags

The State of Michigan, specifically the Department of Technology, Management & Budget (DTMB) Printing Services, is seeking procurement of two specialized agricultural tags through Request for Quote (RFQ) #25*0302: the DY-394 Milk or Dairy Product Tag and the DY-391 Condemned Tag. The procurement involves acquiring 1,000 tags of each type, with a comprehensive evaluation process that considers multiple factors beyond price, including vendor pricing, turnaround time, printed-in-Michigan status, and overall vendor experience. Evaluation criteria prioritize best value to the state, with specific attention to competitive pricing and efficient production timelines. The solicitation was posted on March 20, 2025, with proposals due by March 21, 2025, and requires electronic submission through Vendor Self Service. Three vendors submitted proposals: Rotary, Image Printing, and ShayLeslie, with Rotary emerging as the recommended award recipient based on their competitive pricing and operational capabilities.

The contract opportunity does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Rotary has been preliminarily recommended for the contract, offering the lowest pricing at $185.00 per tag type with a 16-working day turnaround for the DY-394 tag and comparable terms for the DY-391 tag. Image Printing submitted alternative proposals with slightly higher pricing ($189.99 for DY-394 and $196.00 for DY-391), while ShayLeslie proposed the highest pricing at $255.00 for the DY-391 tag. The total estimated contract value appears to be approximately $370.00 for the 2,000 total tags, though precise budget allocations are not comprehensively detailed in the available documentation. Potential bidders were advised that any protests must be submitted electronically through the specified vendor platform by the established deadline, ensuring a transparent and structured procurement process.