Hot 50 posters 2026

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget (DTMB) Printing Services has issued a Notice of Intent to Award for RFQ #26*0396 to produce HOT 50 posters, with the proposal due date of July 22, 2026 already passed as of today's date (July 22, 2026).

SHAYLESLIE has been selected as the recommended vendor based on best value, offering the lowest pricing at $810.00 for 250 units and $975.00 for 500 units. The evaluation criteria included pricing, turnaround time, price hold validity, whether work is printed in Michigan, and relevant experience. SHAYLESLIE's quote carries an 11-business-day turnaround and the work is not printed in Michigan, yet pricing prevailed in the best-value determination.

Four other vendors submitted quotes: Lawson, Image Printing, Colortech Graphics, and Foresight, with pricing ranging from $1,019.00 to $1,532.93 depending on quantity. DTMB Printing Services reserves the right to perform the work in-house and will issue an actual award only after an order is received and a decision is made to proceed with the recommended vendor. Protests of the award must be submitted electronically through the Vendor Self Service portal within the deadline specified on the Notice of Intent to Award. Questions regarding the outsource process should be directed to Andrew Hale, Departmental Technician at DTMB Printing Services, 517-636-0092.