DCH 1481 arabic

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget is soliciting bids for printing services related to DCH 1481 ARABIC, a nutritional guidance document titled "Feeding Your Baby - 6 to 12 Months" in Arabic. The procurement requires production of 4,000 units with a finished size of 5.5" x 8.5", consisting of a 4-page cover printed on 80# matte cover stock and 16-page text on 80# matte text stock, with 4-color ink printing on both sides and bleeds. Materials must be saddle-stitched along the 8.5" spine and packed in bands of 50 units. The bid request was posted on May 8, 2026, with a submission deadline of May 14, 2026 (10 business days upon proof approval). Vendors must submit completed bids with detailed cost estimates to Bradley M. Schumann, Print Consultant, at the General Services Building in Dimondale, Michigan, and must include all shipping costs on an F.O.B. destination basis. Award decisions will be made on a best price and value basis rather than solely on lowest cost, with the state reserving the right to reject bids that do not meet specifications or demonstrate past quality concerns. Only prequalified vendors are eligible for consideration, and failure to include a detailed cost estimate will render a bid non-responsive.

Participation in this procurement is restricted to vendors who are prequalified with Print & Mail Management (PMM) and registered as State of Michigan vendors accepting Electronic Funds Transfer payments; bids from non-prequalified vendors will not be accepted. Pre-qualification takes approximately one week and can be initiated by contacting Andrew Hale at 517-636-0092 or halea3@michigan.gov. All shipments must be delivered to the State's dock at 7461 Crowner Drive, Lansing, Michigan 48913, which operates from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding standard holidays. Shipments requiring pallets must meet specific physical specifications, including single-face hardwood pallets with three 2" x 4" runners and a maximum gross weight of 4,000 pounds. Per the Standard Contract Terms (Short Form), vendors are responsible for all shipping costs, and the state retains the right to inspect work at any time before, during, and after delivery, with final inspection occurring within 30 calendar days. No specific budget or award value is identified in the procurement documents provided.