DCH 0381 4 part NCR

The State of Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget is soliciting bids for printing services under project DCH 0381 11-24, with a due date of November 18, 2024. The procurement requires the production of 2,500 units of a four-part NCR (No Carbon Required) form with specific technical specifications, including 8.5" x 11" stock dimensions with a 0.5" snap-out tab at the top. The forms must be printed with Plies 1 and 2 on white NCR stock and Plies 3 and 4 on pink NCR stock, with all plies receiving identical one-sided black ink printing. Deliverables must be completed within 10 business days following proof approval, with electronic PDF files to be provided by the state for vendor approval before production commences. The completed forms must be packaged in cartons containing 100 forms each with a maximum weight of 40 pounds per carton and returned to Print and Mail Management. Eligible bidders must be prequalified vendors and are required to submit detailed quote letters with their bids; failure to provide detailed quotes will result in automatic disqualification. Award decisions will be made on the basis of best price and value to the state rather than lowest bid alone, with factors such as past quality performance and demonstrated ability to meet requirements influencing the selection process.

The procurement is restricted to prequalified vendors only, limiting competition to vendors who have already met the state's qualification requirements. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, minority-owned businesses, or women-owned businesses are mentioned in the available documentation. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the bid materials, and no specific technology integration or existing infrastructure requirements are noted for this straightforward printing project. The bid request does not provide an explicit budget range or award value, leaving pricing to be determined through the competitive bidding process based on vendor quotes and the state's evaluation of overall value to the state.