DCH-0508 "bunny occluders"

The Department of Technology, Management & Budget for the State of Michigan is soliciting bids for printing services under contract DCH-0508 "Bunny Occluders," posted on February 10, 2023, with a deadline of February 15, 2023. The procurement requires the production of 100,000 units of die-cut printed materials with finished dimensions of 3.5" x 7.5" manufactured on 110# Domtar Earthchoice Index stock in pastel yellow with no printing applied. Vendors must submit electronic files and one PDF color proof for approval prior to production, along with a die-cut sample, and are responsible for packaging the finished goods in shrink-wrapped bundles of 250 units per bundle, packed on four-way skids with cartons not exceeding 40 lbs. The award will be determined based on best price and value to the state rather than lowest cost alone, with the Department reserving the right to reject the lowest bidder if quality concerns or inability to meet requirements exist. Only prequalified vendors are eligible to bid, and all responses must include detailed quote letters; failure to provide this documentation will result in automatic disqualification.

The solicitation is restricted to prequalified vendors only, meaning interested parties must have prior qualification status with the State of Michigan to participate. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation. The contract is subject to the State of Michigan Procurement Standard Contract Terms (Short Form), which establishes standard conditions including F.O.B. destination shipping with all packaging and freight costs borne by the vendor, payment within 45 calendar days via Electronic Funds Transfer, and comprehensive federal compliance requirements including equal employment opportunity, debarment verification, and anti-lobbying certifications. The vendor must provide warranties regarding product conformity and merchantability and maintain records for four years following contract termination or final payment. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the solicitation documents.