MDE summer program-yard signs

The State of Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget's Printing Services is procuring yard signs for the Michigan Department of Education's Summer Program through Request for Quote #26*0307. The procurement requires the production and delivery of 3,000 total yard signs, consisting of 1,500 units measuring 18x24 inches and 1,500 units measuring 24x36 inches. Evaluation criteria for vendor selection include pricing, turnaround time, price hold duration, Michigan manufacturing preference, and bidder experience. Seven vendors submitted bids for consideration, and the evaluation process has been completed with a Notice of Intent to Award issued. The posted date for this opportunity was May 20, 2026, with a due date of May 21, 2026, providing a compressed timeline for submission. Interested parties may file protests electronically through the Vendor Self Service portal according to deadlines specified in the Notice of Intent to Award. LAWSON has been recommended as the awarded vendor based on best value analysis, offering a total recommended price of $10,697.00 for the 24x36 signs with a 10-business-day turnaround and a 25-day price hold guarantee.

No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or restrictions on organizational types are detailed in the available documentation. The RFQ evaluation specifically considered Michigan manufacturing preference as an evaluation criterion, indicating a priority for in-state suppliers. Seven vendors submitted bids to the State of Michigan, with VOSS SIGNS noted as a non-prequalified vendor; the competing bids for the 18x24 signs ranged from $5,099.00 to $12,750.00, while 24x36 signs ranged from $9,482.65 to $24,000.00. LAWSON's total recommended award price of $10,697.00 represents the best value determination based on the evaluation criteria, though Printing Services retains discretion to award to a higher bidder if superior value is demonstrated through turnaround time or other factors. Interested parties seeking additional information or details regarding the procurement may contact Kristin Bergan, the assigned print consultant.