Form 550A

The State of Michigan, through the Department of Technology, Management & Budget, is soliciting bids for printing services related to the production of Form 550A MDOT Sampled Tags. This procurement seeks proposals for manufacturing tags in three quantity tiers: 1,000, 1,500, and 2,000 units. Each tag must measure 4.25 inches in length by 1.75 inches in width, printed on fluorescent yellow/lemon 14-point cardstock with black ink on one side, and feature 45-degree angle cuts on the top two corners, a centered 1/4-inch diameter reinforced hole on the left edge, and a metal eyelet with an attached 6-inch wire positioned approximately 3/4 inch from the left edge. An electronic PDF file will be supplied by the requesting agency, and vendors must submit a proof prior to production, with tags packed in cartons for delivery. Bidding vendors must submit detailed quote letters with their proposals, and failure to include this documentation will result in automatic disqualification. The bid submission deadline is July 8, 2022, with evaluation based on best price and value to the state rather than automatic award to the lowest bidder. The State may consider factors beyond price, including vendor history, past quality performance, and demonstrated ability to meet project specifications and requirements.

Only prequalified vendors are eligible to submit bids for this printing services contract, which restricts participation to vendors that have met the State's qualification standards. The procurement documents do not identify any incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure requiring integration. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the available documentation. Vendors selected for award must comply with Michigan's Standard Contract Terms (Short Form), which governs all aspects of the contract relationship, including payment terms, inspection requirements, warranty assignments, termination rights, and compliance with applicable federal regulations if the contract is funded with federal funds, such as prevailing wage requirements under the Davis-Bacon Act for construction-related work.