Mdhhs CWL PUB 10 saddle stitch booklets

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is procuring printing and binding services for 10,000 saddle stitch booklets of Publication 10, a comprehensive regulatory guidance document outlining licensing rules for foster family homes and foster family group homes. The finished booklets must measure 8.5" x 11" with 4-page covers in 65# green opaque cover stock and 16 pages of text in 60# white offset text stock, printed in black ink on both front and back covers and all text pages, and bound using saddle stitch binding along the 11" dimension. Finished booklets must be packaged in bundles of 10 and cartons not exceeding 40 pounds, with delivery required to Bradley M. Schumann at the General Services Building in Dimondale, Michigan. Vendors must provide electronic PDF proofs and complete production within 10 business days of proof approval, with all packaging, freight, and shipping costs included on an F.O.B. Destination, prepaid basis to the PMM facility at 7461 Crowner Drive, Lansing, Michigan. The contract opportunity was posted on May 5, 2026, with a bid submission deadline of May 8, 2026. Only prequalified vendors with the State of Michigan Print & Mail Management (PMM) program are eligible to bid, and all bids must include a detailed estimate; bids submitted without this requirement will not be considered. Award determination will be based on best price and value to the state, with consideration given to past quality performance and demonstrated ability to meet specifications, meaning the lowest bidder may not automatically receive the award if concerns exist regarding quality history or capability.

This procurement is restricted to prequalified vendors registered with the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget's Print & Mail Management program, requiring pre-qualification approximately one week prior to bid submission. The solicitation documents do not identify any existing incumbent vendors, current contractors, or set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. No budget range or award value is specified in the contract opportunity materials. All bidding must occur online with submission of comprehensive cost estimates covering all materials, labor, and delivery expenses. Vendors must comply with the State of Michigan's Standard Contract Terms (Short Form) and Print & Mail Management Terms and Conditions, including prevailing wage requirements, nondiscrimination statutes, and electronic funds transfer registration via the Michigan SIGMA VSS system. Final inspection and acceptance of deliverables will occur within 30 calendar days of delivery, with vendors responsible for correcting any defects or replacing non-conforming materials within 10 calendar days or face correction at vendor expense plus a 10% administrative fee. Payment terms require invoices submitted to DTMB-PrintingServices@michigan.gov within 45 calendar days of the later of invoice receipt or final acceptance.