DHS-PUB-0779 english saddle stitch

The State of Michigan, through the Department of Technology, Management & Budget, is seeking bids for the production and delivery of 6,500 English Saddle Stitch books. The project includes two options - a 4/4-color book with 80# gloss cover and text stock, and a 1/1-color black and white book with 65# colored index cover and 60# offset white text stock. The finished size is 8.5" x 11" with bleeds, and the selected vendor must provide a detailed estimate as part of their bid. The books are to be shrink-wrapped in sets of 10 and shipped to three locations in Lansing, Michigan. Hard copy proofs are required before production, and the Department will award the bid based on best price and value to the state. The contract opportunity involves the jurisdictions of Ingham County and the City of Lansing, with a bid due date of January 22, 2024.

The bid request specifies that only prequalified vendors will be considered for the award. Vendors must be pre-qualified with Print & Mail Management (PMM) and registered with the State in order to submit bids, which must be done online and include all costs. The bid request does not provide pricing terms, set asides, incumbent information, funding sources, or other financial details. The total award value or budget range is not specified.