DNR PR 3069-2 campsite ID

The State of Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget's Printing Services division is procuring printing services for the production of 3,500 campsite identification units organized into 14 packs of 250 items under project DNR PR 3069-2 (RFQ# 26*0187). This Notice of Intent to Award represents a best value procurement based on multiple evaluation criteria rather than lowest price alone. The evaluation process weighted pricing and turnaround time at 25 points each, with an additional 25 points allocated to price hold capability, Michigan printing requirement compliance, and relevant experience. Four vendors submitted bids for consideration: RMI (recommended at $514.12 with 10 business days turnaround), Image Printing ($519.40, 15 business days), Walker ($620.00, 15 business days), and Smart Source ($736.50, 20 business days). The posting date was March 11, 2026, with an extremely compressed due date of March 12, 2026, indicating this was a rapid procurement process.

The procurement includes a mandatory Michigan printing requirement, establishing a geographic restriction on vendor eligibility that effectively creates a set-aside for Michigan-based printers. RMI was identified as the recommended vendor selection based on the comprehensive evaluation criteria, though the award is contingent upon receipt of an actual order and the department's formal decision to issue the project. The Department of Technology, Management & Budget reserves the right to perform the work in-house, providing flexibility in final award determination. Unsuccessful bidders have the opportunity to file protests through the Vendor Self Service system within established deadlines. The contract value for the recommended award is $514.12, representing the lowest price among qualified vendors, though final project cost may be subject to adjustment based on actual order quantities and specifications at the time of award issuance.