DCH 1481 arabic

The State of Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget Printing Services issued RFQ #26*0297 for the printing of DCH 1481 ARABIC materials, a procurement for Arabic-language documents required by the state. The primary deliverable involves printing 4,000 units of the DCH 1481 ARABIC document, with evaluation criteria encompassing quote amounts, turnaround time in business days, price hold duration, printing location within Michigan, and relevant vendor experience. The project was posted on May 15, 2026, with a due date of May 18, 2026, providing a three-day submission window for interested bidders. Four vendors submitted proposals for this printing contract, with evaluation focusing on best value determination that balances cost competitiveness against service delivery factors such as production timelines and price stability commitments. Interested parties dissatisfied with the award determination may submit protests electronically through the Vendor Self Service system within the deadline specified in the Notice of Intent to Award. Technical questions regarding the project should be directed to print consultant Brad Schumann at 517-636-6143 or schumannb@michigan.gov.

The recommended vendor for award is Lightning Litho, which submitted the lowest bid at $1,358.44 with a 9-business-day turnaround time and a 15-day price hold, outcompeting bids from Lawson ($1,974.00), BRD Printing ($1,997.61), and Image Printing ($2,059.20). The State of Michigan reserves the right to award to a higher bidder if superior value is demonstrated through enhanced turnaround time or other qualifying considerations, indicating flexibility in the evaluation process beyond price alone. No formal award will be issued until an actual order is received and Printing Services confirms its determination to outsource the work rather than perform production in-house, suggesting the possibility that the work may be retained for internal state production capabilities. The solicitation document does not indicate specific set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises or minority-owned businesses, nor does it reference any restrictions limiting bidder eligibility based on organizational classification. The estimated award value is approximately $1,358.44 based on the lowest responsive bid submitted for this printing production contract.