2026 mdhhs 5435 NBS labels 1. 75 x 0. 5

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget Printing Services is requesting bids for the production of 600,000 newborn screening (NBS) labels measuring 1.75 by 0.5 inches, with bids due June 30, 2026. Only prequalified vendors registered with Print & Mail Management will be considered; prequalification takes approximately one week upon submission of required documentation and requires contact with Andrew Hale at 517-636-0092 or halea3@michigan.gov.

The scope consists of blank thermal transfer labels based on Fasson Spec #12906, die-cut with 0.125-inch radius corners, with permanent adhesive backing. Labels are to be converted one side and arranged two across in rolls of 10,000 units wound on 3-inch core rolls — 60 rolls total. Roll end labels must display code number, quantity per roll, and lot number on the inside of the roll rather than the outside. Vendors must provide an electronic PDF proof for approval prior to production and submit a detailed quote letter with their proposal; failure to provide the quote letter results in bid disqualification.

Delivery is FOB Destination with prepaid freight to the DTMB Print and Mail Management facility at 7461 Crowner Drive, Lansing, Michigan. All bids must be submitted online and include all costs with no underruns accepted; overruns are the vendor's responsibility. Shipments requiring pallets must use single-face hardwood pallets (44–48 inches in length, 36–48 inches in width, maximum 4,000 pounds gross weight) and be labeled with commodity numbers, descriptions, purchase order numbers, and piece counts. Vendors must submit signed packing slips to Andrew Hale via fax or email (halea3@michigan.gov or 517-636-7732) along with shipment notifications.

Award decisions are based on best price and value to the state; the lowest bidder may not receive the award if past quality concerns exist or if requirements cannot be met. Invoices should be emailed to DTMB-PrintingServices@michigan.gov in addition to entry into the VSS system. All electronic materials must be supplied in source software format and become the property of the State of Michigan.