DNR PR 3330 apperance ticket books

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget (DTMB) Printing Services is conducting a Request for Quote (RFQ) #24*0341 for appearance ticket books on behalf of the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The procurement seeks 1,000 books containing 20 tickets each, with vendors evaluated based on pricing, turnaround time, and local printing experience. Three vendors were considered in this solicitation: ROTARY, Image Printing, and Shayleslie, with ROTARY emerging as the recommended vendor. The RFQ was posted on April 11, 2025, with proposals due by April 14, 2025, presenting a narrow three-day window for submission. Evaluation criteria included not only price but also operational considerations such as production speed, with ROTARY offering the lowest bid of $2,002.00 and a 14-working day turnaround time. The procurement process allowed for potential in-house production or alternative vendor selection if a demonstrably better value could be established. Vendors were provided an opportunity to protest the award recommendation through the Vendor Self Service system within a specified timeframe.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the documentation. The solicitation appears to be open to qualified printing vendors with the capability to produce appearance ticket books meeting the state's specifications. While ROTARY is recommended as the preferred vendor, the document indicates flexibility in the final award decision. The total contract value is $2,002.00 for the 1,000 ticket books, representing a relatively modest procurement. DTMB Printing Services retains significant discretion in the award process, including the option to perform the work internally or select an alternative vendor if deemed more advantageous. The procurement does not indicate integration requirements with existing infrastructure or technology, suggesting a straightforward product acquisition. The recommended vendor, ROTARY, appears to have distinguished itself through competitive pricing and a reasonable production timeline.