2026 DNR diecut fish stickers-6 versions

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget's Printing Services has issued a Notice of Intent to Award for RFQ #26*0207 for the procurement of die-cut fish stickers for the 2026 DNR. The project involves the production of 21,500 stickers across six distinct versions: 5,000 Michigan Fish Trout Skin decals, 5,000 Michigan Fishing decals, 3,000 Sturgeon decals, 3,000 Northern Pike decals, 3,000 Brook Trout decals, and 2,500 Michigan Arctic Grayling decals. The evaluation criteria included pricing, turnaround time, printing experience, and Michigan printing preference considerations. Spartan Graphics was recommended for award based on best value criteria, submitting the lowest bid at $4,763.00 with a 15 working day turnaround time and demonstrated relevant printing experience in Michigan. The notice was posted on March 19, 2026, with a due date of March 20, 2026, and protests of the award decision must be submitted electronically through Vendor Self Service by the specified deadline. For inquiries, Brad Schumann, the print consultant, can be contacted at 517-636-6143 or SchumannB@michigan.gov, while Andrew Hale serves as the departmental technician for process-related questions.

While the procurement documents do not explicitly identify designated set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises or restrictions limiting eligible respondents to specific organization types, the evaluation criteria clearly emphasized Michigan printing preference as a key factor in the award decision. Spartan Graphics, the recommended vendor, demonstrated the competitive advantage necessary to win the contract, with other qualified bidders submitting bids ranging from $5,817.40 to $8,093.00, indicating that multiple contractors were capable of performing the work. The award does not guarantee actual work performance, as the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget's Printing Services reserves the right to perform the work in-house. The contract value for this procurement is $4,763.00 based on the winning bid submitted by Spartan Graphics. All qualified bidders demonstrated relevant printing experience and comparable turnaround capabilities, with most offering 15 working day delivery timelines, though Spartan Graphics provided the best overall value proposition.