Booster BUG coloring book

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget Printing Services issued Request for Quote #26*0289 for the production of a Booster Bug Coloring Book, with a Notice of Intent to Award posted on May 12, 2026, and a due date of May 13, 2026. This procurement seeks the printing of 40,010 units of the coloring book. The evaluation criteria for vendor selection included competitive pricing, turnaround time, price hold duration, preference for printing location within Michigan, and relevant printing experience. Vendors were evaluated on a points-based system, with multiple bidders submitting proposals ranging from $3,592.63 to $7,235.00. The recommended vendor, PRINTWELL, submitted the lowest bid at $3,592.63 with a 10 working day turnaround time and a 20-day price hold, while achieving 25-point scores for experience and Michigan printing location preference. Questions regarding this procurement should be directed to Scott Barclay, the print consultant, at 517-636-7744 or BarclayS@michigan.gov.

The procurement documentation does not indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions limiting participation to particular organizational types or disadvantaged enterprises. PRINTWELL has been identified as the recommended vendor based on best value analysis; however, the Notice of Intent to Award explicitly reserves the State's right to perform the work in-house and does not guarantee final award until receipt of an order and final decision. Competing bids were received from BRD Printing at $4,423.38 and Freeport Press at $7,235.00, with the latter being the only bidder not meeting the Michigan printing location preference, receiving an Ohio location designation. Protests to the Notice of Intent to Award must be submitted electronically through the Vendor Self Service portal by the posted deadline. The contract award value is expected to be approximately $3,592.63 based on the recommended vendor's bid.