DATCP: Printing, AG-2021-35

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is seeking a printing contract (AG-2021-35) for producing specialized tags for rejected materials. The procurement involves manufacturing tags measuring 6 1/4" x 3 1/8" on 60-pound Astrobright Red cover stock, printed one-sided in black ink, with fiber-board reinforced holes and angled corner cuts. The solicitation requests bids for three quantity levels: 1,000, 2,000, and 3,000 units. Bidders must have a minimum of three years printing production experience, possess email and FTP capabilities, and submit three non-returnable samples produced within the previous 12 months. Key dates include bid questions due by May 4, 2021, at 10:00 AM CDT, with final bids due on May 7, 2021, at 2:00 PM CDT. The contract will commence on May 10, 2021, with an initial one-year term and potential for two additional one-year renewals. Evaluation criteria include vendor experience, sample quality, and pricing, with a 90-day post-award evaluation period during which the contract may be cancelled if quality or responsiveness is unsatisfactory.

No specific set-aside designations were explicitly identified in the solicitation documents. However, the bidder required form allows vendors to claim minority business enterprise, disabled veteran-owned business, or work center certifications. The procurement enables potential participation in Wisconsin's Cooperative Purchasing Service for municipal purchases. Vendors must certify compliance with state non-discrimination and affirmative action requirements, and confirm non-participation in collusion. The contract includes provisions for late delivery charges up to 5 percent per day and allows DATCP to return defective products within 30 days at no charge. While specific budget ranges were not detailed, previous similar procurements suggest modest contract values, with a historical bid for 1,000 units ranging between $190 and $292. Delivery is expected approximately 20 business days after contract award, with tags to be delivered to DATCP's facility in Madison, Wisconsin.