Form 6201 #10 FF window SS envelope

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget's Printing Services issued a Notice of Intent to Award for Request for Quote #25*0288 to procure 600,000 Form 6201 #10 FF Window SS envelopes. This procurement involves the production and delivery of standard business envelopes with specific formatting requirements. The evaluation process has been completed, and award determination is based on best value to the State of Michigan, considering a combination of pricing, turnaround time, price hold duration, Michigan printing capability, and relevant experience in envelope production. Six vendors submitted bids with pricing ranging from $12,840.00 to $19,492.00 and turnaround times varying from 5 to 30 working days. The Envelope Printery has been identified as the recommended vendor with the lowest bid of $12,840.00 and a seven-working-day turnaround time. Protests regarding the award decision must be submitted electronically through Vendor Self Service by the deadline posted on the Notice of Intent to Award. The posting date was May 12, 2026, with a due date of May 13, 2026.

The procurement documents do not specify formal set-aside designations or restrictions limiting participation to particular enterprise categories such as disadvantaged, minority-owned, or women-owned businesses. However, Michigan printing capability was explicitly listed as an evaluation criterion, effectively prioritizing vendors with in-state production capacity. The Envelope Printery, the recommended vendor, demonstrated favorable alignment with all evaluation criteria, including documented Michigan printing capability and relevant experience. The Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget reserves the right to perform the work in-house if elected, indicating the potential for internal production as an alternative to external procurement. The awarded contract value is $12,840.00 based on the lowest responsive bid. The actual award will be issued following receipt of an order and final departmental confirmation to proceed with the recommended vendor.