DNR PR 3330 apperance ticket books

The State of Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget, on behalf of the Department of Natural Resources, is soliciting bids for printing and production services to manufacture 213 books of appearance ticket books (DNR PR 3330), with each book containing 20 sets of carbonless forms. The finished products must measure 4.25 x 10.375 inches and feature a specialized 6-part carbonless form with black, red, and green ink printing on various paper stocks. Each book requires specialized bindery work including crash numbers positioned in two locations with a 2-character prefix, double stubs with glued components, chipboard backing, and wrap-around covers with lids fabricated from 125# manila tag. Vendors must obtain electronic files from the department, submit a PDF proof for approval prior to production, and distribute completed books to 23 separate locations using the DTMB FedEx account with detailed shipping specifications provided at the time of order. The procurement was posted February 10, 2025, with a due date of February 13, 2025. Award decisions will be based on best price and value rather than lowest bid alone, with consideration given to factors including past quality performance and ability to meet specifications.

This procurement is restricted to prequalified vendors within the State of Michigan Print & Mail Management (PMM) program who are also registered vendors with the State and capable of accepting Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) payments. Prospective vendors must obtain PMM pre-qualification status, a process requiring approximately one week, in addition to meeting standard state vendor registration requirements. All bids must be submitted online with complete costs including freight to the designated dock at 7461 Crowner Drive, Lansing, Michigan 48913, on an F.O.B. Destination, prepaid basis. Delivery and shipment specifications are strictly defined, including requirements for single-face hardwood pallets meeting specific dimensions and weight limitations, uniformly labeled cartons with commodity numbers and descriptions, and submission of signed packing slips for direct shipments to non-dock locations. No specific budget range or award value is provided in the solicitation documents. Pre-qualification inquiries should be directed to Jerry Monroe at 517-636-0297 or Andrew Hale at 517-636-0092, with invoices submitted to DTMB-PrintingServices@michigan.gov.