DCH 0508 "bunny occluder"

The Department of Technology, Management & Budget for the State of Michigan, on behalf of Grand Traverse County and multiple Lansing City jurisdictions, is soliciting bids for printing services under DCH 0508 "Bunny Occluder." The procurement requires the production of 50,000 units of die-cut printed marketing materials with finished dimensions of 3.5" x 7.5" using 110# Domtar Earthchoice Index stock in Pastel Yellow with no printing required. Vendors must provide electronic files as specified by the department, submit a color proof PDF for approval, and furnish a die-cut sample prior to the production run. All materials must be shrink-wrapped in quantities of 250 units per package and carton-packed on 4-way skids with a maximum weight of 40 pounds per carton. The bid was posted on December 14, 2023, with a submission deadline of December 20, 2023. Only vendors prequalified with the State of Michigan's Print and Mail Management (PMM) services and registered in the Michigan SIGMA VSS portal accepting Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) payments are eligible to bid. Award decisions will be made based on best price and value to the state, meaning the lowest bidder may not necessarily receive the contract if quality concerns or inability to meet requirements exist.

No specific set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises, small businesses, or other restricted categories are identified in the procurement documents. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed for this project. No award values, budget ranges, or pricing information has been disclosed in the bid request documents. Vendors must comply with the State of Michigan's Procurement Standard Contract Terms (Short Form) and Print and Mail Management Terms and Conditions, which specify that all costs include freight to the General Services Building dock at 7461 Crowner Drive, Lansing, Michigan 48913 on an F.O.B. Destination, prepaid basis. Invoices with itemized charges are due within 45 calendar days of the later of invoice receipt or final acceptance of deliverables, and the State reserves the right to inspect work at all reasonable times with final inspection occurring within 30 calendar days of delivery. Vendors must submit detailed quote letters with their bids, and failure to include this documentation will result in immediate disqualification.