DCH 0508 bunny occluder (4 colors)

The State of Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget Printing Services is soliciting bids for the production of 100,000 die-cut printed "Bunny Occluders" for distribution across Grand Traverse County and multiple Lansing City jurisdictions. The deliverables consist of 25,000 units each in four pastel colors (110# Pastel Yellow, Pastel Pink, Pastel Blue, and Pastel Green), with finished dimensions of 3.5" x 7.5", produced on 110# Domtar Earthchoice Index cover stock with die-cut shaping only and no printing. Vendors must submit detailed quote letters with their bids, one PDF color proof for approval prior to production, and a die-cut sample; failure to include the quote letter will result in automatic bid disqualification. Products must be packaged in cartons with a maximum weight of 40 pounds, organized by color groups with 250 units per package, and loaded onto 4-way skids for delivery to the General Services Building at 7461 Crowner Drive, Dimondale, Michigan 48821 under F.O.B. Destination, prepaid terms. Award decisions will be based on best price and value to the state, meaning the lowest bidder may not receive the award if quality concerns exist or requirements cannot be met. The opportunity was posted on June 4, 2025, with a bid due date of June 9, 2025.

Only prequalified vendors with the State of Michigan's Print & Mail Management (PMM) program are eligible to bid on this procurement; prospective vendors must achieve pre-qualification status, which requires approximately one week following submission of required information, in addition to registering as a State of Michigan vendor and accepting Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) payments. No specific set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises, minority-owned businesses, or women-owned businesses are identified in the procurement documents. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed for this solicitation. All bids must be submitted online and include complete costs with freight; invoices must be submitted via email to DTMB-PrintingServices@michigan.gov in addition to entry into the VSS system, with payment terms requiring invoice submission within 45 calendar days of receipt or final acceptance. The General Services Building dock operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM and is closed on standard holidays, with drivers required to obtain entry passes at the front office with valid identification. No specific budget range or award value is provided in the solicitation documents.