DNR PR 3330 apperance ticket books

The State of Michigan Department of Natural Resources, through the Department of Technology, Management & Budget Printing Services, is soliciting bids for the production of appearance ticket books designated as DNR PR 3330. The procurement requires the manufacturing of 1,000 books, each containing 20 sets (50 booklets total) of six-part carbonless forms printed on 125-pound manila tag stock. The finished ticket books must measure 4.25 by 10.375 inches and feature a wrap-around cover with lid, chipboard backers, double stubs with perforation, and sequential crash numbering beginning at 014461 in two positions. Color specifications include black, red, yellow, and green ink combinations across multiple plies. Deliverables must be completed and shipped approximately 10 business days after proof approval to Bradley M. Schumann, Print Consultant, at the DTMB Print and Mail Management office in Dimondale, Michigan, in carton packing. The bid submission deadline is April 10, 2025, with the posting date of April 7, 2025. Award will be determined based on best price and value to the state, meaning the lowest bidder may not necessarily receive the contract if quality concerns or requirement deficiencies exist. A sample and proof are required as part of the bidding process, and only prequalified vendors are eligible for consideration.

Participation in this procurement is restricted to vendors that are pre-qualified with the State of Michigan's Print & Mail Management program and registered with the State of Michigan, with pre-qualification requiring approximately one week. Bids must be submitted online and include complete costs with freight on an F.O.B. Destination, prepaid basis to the designated dock at 7461 Crowner Drive, Lansing, Michigan 48913. Late bids will not be accepted, and vendors must adhere to specified pallet and packaging requirements, including single-face hardwood pallets with maximum dimensions of 48" x 48" x 5'6" and a 4,000-pound gross weight limit. No incumbent vendor information or current contractor details are provided in the solicitation documents. Specific award values or budget ranges are not disclosed in the available procurement materials. All shipments must be properly labeled with commodity numbers, descriptions, purchase order numbers, and package quantities, with delivery to the General Services Building dock occurring Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., excluding standard holidays.