Do not eat the fish dibond signage with hardware & poles

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget (DTMB) Printing Services, on behalf of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), is soliciting bids for 100 aluminum DIBOND signs with a specific public health warning. The procurement covers 12" x 18" signs featuring a multilingual "Do Not Eat the Fish" advisory, which must include tamper-resistant hardware and 8-foot matching channel posts. Vendors must produce the signs with 4/0 ink, incorporate bleeds, and cut specific holes for channel post installation. The bid requires electronic PDF proofs and demands completion within 15-20 business days after proof approval. Evaluation criteria will focus on best price and value, with the understanding that the lowest bidder is not guaranteed contract award. The solicitation is open to prequalified vendors, with a bid submission deadline of October 29, 2025, and an anticipated contract start date of October 24, 2025. Completed signs must be shipped to Bradley M. Schumann, a Print Consultant located in Dimondale, Michigan.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors must be prequalified with the State of Michigan and capable of meeting detailed technical specifications for sign production. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the contract requires adherence to the State of Michigan's Standard Contract Terms, which include provisions for electronic funds transfer, compliance with federal and state laws, and potential contract auditing. The bid request does not specify a precise budget range, but vendors will be expected to provide detailed cost estimates with their submissions. The signs are part of a broader public health initiative by MDHHS to warn residents about fish consumption risks in specific water areas, with the signage intended to communicate multilingual health advisories across jurisdictions including Grand Traverse County and multiple Lansing City locations. Interested vendors must carefully review all attached documentation, including print management terms and conditions, to ensure full compliance with procurement requirements.