AI-207 CWD tag

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) and the Department of Technology, Management & Budget are jointly procuring specialized Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) tags for cervid animal tracking and documentation. The procurement involves producing 5,000 tags with precise technical specifications, including a 7 x 3.125 inch finish size printed on 12 mil Teslin weatherproof stock. These tags must feature chronological numbering in three locations, a corresponding barcode, a reinforced eyelet with wire, and specific perforations. The starting tag number is 135756, and tags will be printed in black and Pantone yellow, with a mandatory color PDF proof required for approval before production. The contract opportunity is posted with a response deadline of August 27, 2025, and requires vendors to be prequalified. Evaluation criteria will focus on best price and value, with the understanding that the lowest bidder may not automatically receive the contract if they cannot meet all technical and quality requirements.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors must be registered with the State of Michigan, accept electronic funds transfer (EFT) payments, and complete a pre-qualification process with Print & Mail Management that takes approximately one week. Detailed shipping and packaging requirements are mandated, including delivery to 7461 Crowner Dr. in Lansing, Michigan, with strict protocols for pallet specifications, carton labeling, and delivery timing (restricted to 8:00 am to 3:30 pm, Monday-Friday). While no specific contract value is listed, the procurement involves a specialized printing job with complex technical specifications. Vendors must submit electronic copies of materials in source software and PDF format and provide comprehensive shipping documentation. The contract is specifically for producing CWD tracking tags for the Animal Industry Division, suggesting this is a recurring need for wildlife and agricultural monitoring purposes.