CAX-435 SCBA inspection record

The State of Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget is soliciting bids for printing services to produce CAX-435 Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Inspection Records through its Print and Mail Management (PMM) program. The procurement requires the production of 1,000 units of inspection record forms measuring 3 1/8 by 6.25 inches, printed in black ink on both sides on 13-point salmon-colored tag stock. Bindery specifications include a 1/4-inch hole with fiber-reinforced eyelets and metal wire tied through the eyelet, with top corners cut, wrapped in bundles of 100 and packed in cartons not exceeding 40 pounds each. Vendors must submit a detailed quote letter and a color PDF proof for state approval prior to production. The state will award the contract based on best price and value considerations, with the lowest bid not automatically guaranteed selection if quality concerns or inability to meet requirements exist. The bid was posted on February 2, 2024, with a due date of February 7, 2024.

Only prequalified vendors registered with the State of Michigan PMM program are eligible to submit bids for this opportunity; prospective vendors must complete pre-qualification, which typically requires approximately one week, and maintain active status as Michigan state vendors while accepting Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) payments. All bids must be submitted online with complete costs including freight to the General Services Building dock located at 7461 Crowner Drive in Lansing, Michigan, on an F.O.B. Destination, prepaid basis, with dock hours limited to 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding standard holidays. The state enforces a strict no-underrun policy with overruns at the vendor's expense, and all electronic copies of materials must be provided in source software format along with PDF copies, becoming state property. Pallets must meet specific dimensional and construction standards including single-face hardwood construction with three 2" x 4" runners, 3/4" minimum deck board thickness, and maximum gross weight of 4,000 pounds. No specific budget range or award value has been disclosed in the available documentation.