Nascla consumer guide to home improvement projects

The State of Michigan's Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) Bureau of Construction Code, in collaboration with NASCLA, published a home improvement consumer guide under an opportunity record with a listed due date of October 30, 2026. The guide is an informational homeowner resource, not a competitive solicitation, and it carries no bid scope, pricing, set-aside, incumbent, or funding terms. It covers contractor selection, contracts and insurance, lien protection, complaints, and code inspections.

The record's attachments also include a State of Michigan Print & Mail Management terms document stating the state is soliciting bids for printing and mail management services. Bids must be submitted online by vendors pre-qualified with the state, registered with the state, and accepting EFT payments. Pre-qualification takes about one week and is handled through Andrew Hale at 517-636-0092 or halea3@michigan.gov. Freight must be included on an F.O.B. Destination basis, prepaid to 7461 Crowner Drive, Lansing, Michigan 48913, and late bids are not accepted. No underruns are acceptable, and overruns are at vendor expense. Cartons and pallets must meet detailed labeling and dimensional requirements, and deliveries are accepted Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

The attached standard short-form terms require invoices to be itemized and undisputed amounts paid within 45 calendar days of the later of invoice receipt or final acceptance. The state disburses only by EFT, may withhold payment for nonconforming deliverables, and owns all intellectual property developed under the contract. Vendors must retain financial records for four years after termination or final payment.