Mdos mini step elections booklet

The Michigan Department of State (MDOS) is seeking printing services for a Mini Step Elections Booklet, with a procurement opportunity targeting qualified print vendors to produce 5,000 or 10,000 election informational booklets. The detailed specifications require a 48-page self-cover design measuring 5.83" x 8.28" with 4/4 color printing on 80# gloss text paper, utilizing saddle-stitch binding with bleeds. Vendors must submit comprehensive quote letters with mandatory PDF proofs, and will be evaluated based on best price and value, understanding that the lowest bidder will not automatically receive the contract. The contract opportunity was posted on March 11, 2025, with proposals due by March 14, 2025, and requires vendors to be pre-qualified with Print & Mail Management (PMM) and registered with the State of Michigan. Key deliverables include electronic source files with all revisions, fonts, and images, along with a corresponding PDF version, and physical delivery to the General Services Building dock in Lansing, Michigan.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, but vendors must meet strict pre-qualification requirements, including the ability to accept electronic funds transfer (EFT) payments. Vendors must comply with comprehensive shipping and packaging specifications, including precise pallet and labeling protocols. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the contract will cover printing and delivery of election informational materials. Invoicing must be completed electronically through both email and the VSS system, with payment expected within 45 calendar days of invoice receipt or final deliverable acceptance. The contract includes standard state provisions for performance, confidentiality, legal compliance, and potential termination, emphasizing the state's rigorous standards for vendor selection and project execution.