Miosha CET 0166 pocket folder

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget (DTMB) Printing Services issued Request for Quote (RFQ) #25*0605 for MIOSHA CET 0166 Pocket Folders, seeking to procure 3,000 printed pocket folders. The procurement process was structured as a competitive solicitation open to multiple bidders, with evaluation criteria focusing on pricing, turnaround time, and whether printing would be conducted within Michigan. Bidders were required to provide detailed pricing, demonstrate printing capabilities, and indicate their potential production timeline. The solicitation's key objective was to select a vendor that could deliver high-quality pocket folders efficiently and cost-effectively, with a specific emphasis on obtaining the "best value" for the State of Michigan. The procurement timeline was tightly managed, with a posting date of August 21, 2025, and an immediate response deadline of August 22, 2025. Five vendors participated in the RFQ, submitting bids that ranged from $1,870.92 to $2,749.88, with Lightning Litho emerging as the recommended vendor based on their lowest bid of $1,870.92 and a seven-working-day turnaround time.

While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions were explicitly mentioned in the documentation, the procurement process appeared to maintain an open and competitive approach. The DTMB Printing Services reserved the right to perform the work in-house or select an alternative vendor if deemed more advantageous, indicating flexibility in the award process. The total procurement budget for this project was relatively modest, with the lowest bid at $1,870.92 representing the potential contract value. No incumbent vendors were identified, and no specific infrastructure or technology integration requirements were noted in the available documentation. The procurement was specifically for printing services, with Lightning Litho recommended as the preferred vendor, though final vendor selection remained at the discretion of DTMB Printing Services. The solicitation demonstrated a comprehensive evaluation approach that considered multiple factors beyond simple price comparison, including production timeline and local economic impact.