DNR 'DON't feed the wildlife' signage-2 options

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking a printing vendor to produce "Don't Feed Wildlife" signage through the Department of Technology, Management & Budget (DTMB) Printing Services. The procurement opportunity involves manufacturing either 250, 500, or 1,000 signs with specific technical requirements, including an 18" x 24" finish size printed in 1/0c black ink on either 3mm white PVC or .080 white aluminum. Vendors must provide detailed estimates and can quote on both material types, with the aluminum option requiring mounting holes drilled at the top and bottom center. The bid evaluation will be based on best price and value, considering factors beyond just the lowest price, such as past quality performance and ability to meet requirements. Only prequalified vendors are eligible to submit bids, and all proposals must include electronic PDF proofs. The project timeline requires completion within 10 business days after vendor proof approval, with signs to be carton-packed with a maximum of 40 pounds per box. The bid submission deadline is May 15, 2025, with the opportunity initially posted on May 12, 2025.

While the procurement documents do not explicitly outline set-aside designations or specific restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises, the contract requires vendors to be pre-qualified with Print & Mail Management (PMM) and registered with the State of Michigan. Vendors must accept electronic funds transfer (EFT) payments and complete a pre-qualification process that typically takes approximately one week. The signs will be shipped to Bradley M. Schumann, a print consultant in Dimondale, Michigan, and all materials will become the property of the State of Michigan upon delivery. Electronic copies must be submitted in source software format with all revisions, fonts, and images, as well as in PDF format. Although a specific budget range is not disclosed, the procurement allows for multiple quantity options (250, 500, or 1,000 signs), suggesting flexibility in potential contract value. The DTMB reserves the right to evaluate bids comprehensively and is not obligated to select the lowest bidder.