DCH 0508 Bunny Occluder

The State of Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget is procuring printing services for a die-cut product designated DCH 0508 Bunny Occluder. This printing services bid request applies to Grand Traverse County and three jurisdictions within Lansing City in Michigan. The procurement calls for the production of either 50,000 or 100,000 units of die-cut products with finished dimensions of 3.5" inches by 7.5" inches. The work involves die-cutting only on 110# Domtar Earthchoice Index stock in pastel yellow with no printing required. Vendors must provide electronic files, a PDF color proof, and a die-cut sample for approval prior to the production run, with finished units shrink-wrapped in quantities of 250 units per bundle and packed on four-way skids at a maximum of 40 pounds per carton. All bids were due February 8, 2022, with a posting date of February 4, 2022. The Department awards contracts based on best price and value rather than lowest bid alone, and past quality concerns or inability to meet requirements may result in bid rejection.

Only pre-qualified vendors registered with the State of Michigan's Print & Mail Management (PMM) program are eligible for consideration on this procurement; vendors must submit detailed quote letters with their bids or face automatic disqualification. All bids must be submitted online with complete costs including freight on an F.O.B. Destination, prepaid basis to the designated dock at 7461 Crowner Drive, Lansing, Michigan 48913. Vendors are subject to an overs/unders policy whereby no underruns are permitted and overruns are at the vendor's expense, with all shipments requiring compliance with specific pallet specifications including single-face hardwood construction and dimensional limits not exceeding 44" to 48" length by 36" to 48" width with a maximum gross weight of 4,000 pounds. All electronic copies of materials must be provided in source software format with all revisions, fonts, and images included, along with PDF copies, and become property of the State of Michigan upon delivery. The contract opportunity documents do not specify a budget range or award value for this procurement.