Great lakes protection decal

The State of Michigan is soliciting bids for the production and delivery of Great Lakes Protection Decals, a promotional product designed to support the state's Great Lakes environmental protection initiatives. The procurement requires vendors to produce decals that meet specific physical dimensions, design requirements, and production standards, including defined material composition, color specifications, and durability standards to ensure the products withstand environmental conditions. Bidders must be pre-qualified with Michigan's Print & Mail Management (PMM) division and registered as Michigan state vendors prior to bid submission, with pre-qualification requiring approximately one week. All bids must be submitted online and include all costs on an F.O.B. Destination, prepaid basis, with delivery to the designated dock at 7461 Crowner Drive, Lansing, Michigan 48913. Bids are due by May 18, 2026, with the solicitation posted as of May 13, 2026. Vendors must comply with the State of Michigan Print & Mail Management Terms and Conditions, which establish requirements for shipping, pallet specifications (including single-face hardwood pallets with three 2" x 4" runners, maximum gross weight of 4,000 pounds, and dimensions between 44"-48" length and 36"-48" width), carton labeling, and invoice submission procedures. The Standard Contract Terms Short Form document establishes the foundational legal framework and mandatory conditions governing contract performance, including contractor obligations, payment terms, insurance requirements, indemnification clauses, compliance with applicable laws, and termination conditions.

The solicitation documents do not explicitly identify set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, small businesses, or other categorical preferences; however, vendors should review the complete solicitation package for any applicable set-asides or restrictions. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation. No specific budget allocation or award value range is provided in the posted materials, and vendors should contact the State of Michigan for detailed pricing guidance and quantity specifications. The contract will require submission of electronic copy materials in source software format and as PDF files, which become the property of the State of Michigan upon delivery. Direct shipments to locations other than the Lansing dock require signed packing slips submitted to Andrew Hale at halea3@michigan.gov or 517-636-7732, along with advance shipment notifications. Invoices must be emailed to DTMB-PrintingServices@michigan.gov and entered into the VSS system.