Mdhhs caro hospital flags (annin brand)

The State of Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget's Printing Services issued a Notice of Intent to Award for five hospital flags for the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) CARO Hospital under RFQ #26*0034, recommending SHAYLESLIE with a listed due date of October 29, 2026. The notice was posted October 28, 2026.

The recommended quote is $546.50 per flag with a 20-week turnaround, a 20-year experience requirement, in-Michigan printing, and a 25-year pricing hold. Evaluation is best value, combining pricing with non-price criteria including turnaround time, ability to print in Michigan, and vendor experience. The State reserves the right to perform the work in-house or to award to a higher-priced bidder that offers superior value.

Two competing bids were received. AGAS Manufacturing quoted $257.00 per flag with a 14-week turnaround, Pennsylvania printing, and a 25-year hold. Blink Marketing quoted $890.40 per flag with a 20-week turnaround, Ohio printing, and a 25-year hold.

Vendors may submit protests electronically through the Vendor Self Service portal within the deadline stated on the award notice. Brad Schumann, Print Consultant, handles RFQ inquiries at 517-636-6143 or schumannb@michigan.gov. Andrew Hale, Departmental Technician, addresses questions on the outsource process, bidding, protest, and award procedures.