MSP notepad mouse pad

The State of Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget is soliciting bids for printing services to produce MSP Notepad Mouse Pads through this printing services procurement. The deliverables consist of notepad mouse pads available in quantities of 1,000, 1,500, 2,000, 2,500, or 5,000 units, each measuring 7.5 x 8.5 inches with 40 sheets per pad. The finished products must feature 4-color printing on one side with bleeds, rounded corners, and binding glued on the 8.5-inch edge, with a non-slip rubber dot pattern on the back side of the chipboard and heavy glue application to minimize page shifting. The State will provide electronic files, and vendors must submit a high-resolution PDF proof for approval prior to production. Carton packing is required with a maximum weight of 40 pounds per carton, and vendors must include a detailed quote letter with picture examples of the chipboard material that will be used, or face bid disqualification. Award decisions will be based on best price and value to the state rather than lowest bid alone, with past quality concerns or inability to meet specified requirements potentially resulting in rejection of the lowest bid. The bid submission deadline is May 28, 2026, with the posting date of May 21, 2026.

Only prequalified vendors are eligible to submit bids for this procurement. The solicitation documents do not identify any specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or restrictions on organizational types beyond the prequalification requirement. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed in the available materials, and no existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements are specified. The contract will be governed by the State of Michigan's Standard Contract Terms (Short Form) and Print and Mail Management Terms and Conditions, which establish vendor obligations including compliance with Michigan prevailing wage requirements where applicable, nondiscrimination provisions, intellectual property assignment, indemnification, and payment through Electronic Funds Transfer within 45 calendar days of invoice receipt or final acceptance. Vendors must bear all packaging, freight, and shipping costs with deliverables shipped F.O.B. destination. Budget or award values are not specified in the available solicitation documents.