DCH 1181 family support subsidy program

The State of Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget is soliciting bids for printing services related to the DCH-1181 Family Support Subsidy Program Application. The procurement requires vendors to produce 5,000 sets of five-part forms measuring 8.5 x 14 inches with a 5/8-inch perforated stub, consisting of two blue offset instruction pages (20# weight, black ink) followed by three carbonless NCR forms (white, yellow, and pink) printed with black and red marginal text. Each set must be shrink-wrapped in quantities of 50 with carton packing limited to 40 pounds maximum per carton, and vendors must deliver all materials F.O.B. Destination to the designated dock in Lansing, Michigan within 10 business days from proof approval. The bid request requires vendors to submit a detailed quote letter as a mandatory component; failure to do so results in automatic disqualification. Award decisions will be determined based on best price and value to the state rather than lowest bid alone, with past quality performance and ability to meet requirements as determining factors. Only vendors prequalified with Michigan's Print & Mail Management division and registered with the State of Michigan are eligible to bid, with the application deadline of May 8, 2026. Electronic files will be provided by the department with one PDF proof required for vendor approval prior to production commencement.

The contract opportunity documentation does not specify any designated set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises, small businesses, or other restricted classifications, nor does it reference any incumbent vendors or current contractors. The solicitation requires compliance with Michigan's Standard Contract Terms (Short Form), which mandates Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) payment through the SIGMA VSS system with all undisputed amounts payable within 45 calendar days of receipt or final acceptance, and establishes that all materials, designs, and copyrightable works become State property upon completion. Vendors must comply with Michigan law, applicable federal, state, and local laws, and nondiscrimination provisions under the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act and the Persons with Disabilities Civil Rights Act. The specific budget or award value for this printing contract is not disclosed in the available documentation. All work is subject to State inspection at any time before, during, and after delivery, with final inspection within 30 calendar days, and vendors must correct any defective or non-conforming deliverables within 10 calendar days or face rejection or correction at vendor expense plus a 10% administrative fee.