BCC-0880 white window booklet envelope

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget (DTMB) Printing Services is conducting a Request for Quote (RFQ) #24*0301 for the procurement of 80,000 white window booklet envelopes. The solicitation seeks vendors capable of providing these specific envelope products with detailed performance requirements. Evaluation criteria for the contract include pricing, turnaround time, printing location, and overall vendor experience. The procurement process involves a competitive bidding approach where three vendors submitted proposals: The Envelope Printery at $3,920.00, Image Printing at $3,998.00, and Rotary Multiforms at $4,300.50. The current recommendation is to award the contract to The Envelope Printery, who submitted the lowest bid with a 15-working day turnaround and met all specified experience requirements. The solicitation was posted on March 25, 2025, with proposals due by March 26, 2025. Potential bidders were instructed that any protests must be submitted electronically through the Vendor Self Service system by a specified deadline.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The procurement appears to be open to qualified printing vendors who can meet the state's specifications for window booklet envelopes. The total contract value is relatively modest at $3,920.00 for the 80,000 envelope order. Jerry W. M. Monroe, the DTMB Printing Services Consulting & Pre-Press Manager, is designated as the primary contact for process-related inquiries. The state reserves the right to award the contract to a higher bidder if deemed more advantageous based on criteria beyond price, suggesting flexibility in the final vendor selection. While three vendors submitted bids, The Envelope Printery appears to be the preferred vendor based on their competitive pricing and meeting all required qualifications. The procurement process emphasizes value and performance over strictly the lowest price point.