Hero coloring book

The State of Michigan, through its Department of Technology, Management & Budget, is seeking printing services for the production of a HERO Coloring Book, an educational activity resource developed by the State Fire Marshal's office to teach children and families about life safety and fire prevention measures. The procurement involves the production of either 5,000 or 10,000 units of an 8.5" x 11" format, 16-page saddle-stitched book printed in black on both sides, utilizing 60# white offset paper for the cover stock and text-weight paper for interior pages. Bidders must submit a detailed quote letter with their bid response, and failure to include this documentation will result in automatic disqualification. The coloring book includes interactive educational elements such as coloring activities, planning worksheets, and checklists covering critical topics including smoke alarm placement and quantity, carbon monoxide detector installation, emergency escape planning, family preparedness protocols, and monthly testing schedules. The vendor must supply an electronic PDF file and provide a PDF proof for approval prior to production, with bindery requirements including saddle stitching and carton packing for shipment. Award decisions will be made based on best price and value rather solely on lowest cost, with consideration given to past quality performance and vendor capability to meet specifications. The bid submission deadline is August 27, 2024, with the solicitation having been posted on August 22, 2024.

Only prequalified vendors are eligible to submit bids for this printing services opportunity, which represents a restriction on the types of organizations that can respond. The solicitation documents do not specify any set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, minority-owned businesses, or other protected categories. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are referenced in the available procurement materials. The contract will be governed by the State of Michigan Procurement Standard Contract Terms (Short Form), which requires vendors to bear all packaging, freight, and shipping costs under F.O.B. destination terms, with payment due within 45 calendar days of invoice receipt or final acceptance of deliverables through Electronic Funds Transfer via the SIGMA VSS system. Specific budget ranges or award values are not disclosed in the available solicitation documents.