2027 egle EQP 2020 2030 2225 decals

The State of Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget Printing Services has issued a Notice of Intent to Award for Request for Quote #27*0044, covering production of decals for equipment models EQP 2020, EQP 2030, and EQP 2225, with the listed due date of November 5, 2026. WHITLAM is the recommended vendor on a best-value basis. Protests must be filed electronically through the Vendor Self Service system within the deadline stated on the notice.

The buy covers 250 units of EQP 2020 decals, 70 units of EQP 2030 decals, and 300 units of EQP 2225 decals. Four vendors bid: SMART SOURCE, IMAGE PRINTING, SHAYLESLIE, and WHITLAM. Evaluation weighed pricing, turnaround time, price hold duration, and Michigan-based printing capability, with a value rating also scored.

WHITLAM's total for the three product lines was $2,113.91 (EQP 2020 at $647.50, EQP 2030 at $651.91, EQP 2225 at $815.00). Lowest bidder SMART SOURCE totaled $435.00, at $145.00 per item, and was not recommended. The state selected WHITLAM for its 18-week delivery window against competitors' 10-week turnaround, a price hold guarantee and value rating of 25 points each, and demonstrated Michigan-based printing experience.

The print consultant is Brad Schumann at 517-636-6143 or SchumannB@michigan.gov. General inquiries go to Andrew Hale at 517-636-0092.