MDOT jobs pocket folder

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is seeking bids for the production of JOBS Pocket Folders through the Department of Technology, Management & Budget (DTMB) Printing Services. The procurement opportunity covers the production of pocket folders in three potential quantities: 2,000, 2,250, or 2,500 units, with specific design requirements including a 9 x 12 finish size, 4-inch left and right pockets, scoring, folding, and gluing, and business card slits on the left front cover pocket. Vendors must be prequalified and submit a comprehensive quote letter, with the cover stock specified as 100# Navy Blue Leatherette with opaque white ink. The solicitation requires vendors to provide a PDF electronic file and submit a proof for approval, with the DTMB reserving the right to evaluate bids based on best price and value, considering factors beyond just pricing. The contract opportunity was posted on May 29, 2025, with a proposal due date of June 3, 2025, and covers jurisdictions including Grand Traverse County and multiple Lansing City locations. Evaluation criteria will include past quality performance, ability to meet specifications, and overall value proposition.

The procurement appears to be open to all qualified vendors who can meet the state's prequalification requirements, with no specific set-aside designations mentioned in the provided documentation. Vendors must be registered with the State of Michigan, accept electronic fund transfers (EFT), and complete a pre-qualification process that typically takes approximately one week. The contract terms include specific delivery requirements, with deliveries restricted to dock hours of 8:00 am to 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday, at the General Services Building in Lansing, Michigan. Invoicing must be submitted electronically to DTMB-PrintingServices@michigan.gov and entered into the VSS system. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the procurement covers multiple quantity options suggesting flexibility in potential contract value. Vendors must provide electronic copies of materials in source software format, including all revisions, fonts, and images, with a PDF version, understanding that all materials will become the property of the State of Michigan.