NOTICE TO AWARD TS-004 CDL Manual 12-18

The state of Michigan's Department of Technology, Management & Budget, Printing Services issued a notice to award contract TS-004 for the production of Commercial Driver's License (CDL) manuals. The procurement specifically involves the printing of 68,400 books, with Adair Printing selected as the successful vendor at a contract value of $33,516.00. The contract opportunity was initially posted on November 16, 2018, with a response deadline of November 19, 2018. Key submission requirements included electronic protest submissions through Vendor Self Service, with protests needing to be filed by 1:00 pm on the specified date. The procurement appears to be a standard state printing contract focused on producing educational/instructional materials for driver licensing purposes. Potential vendors were directed to www.michigan.gov/micontractconnect for additional information about the procurement process, and could seek clarification by contacting Jerry W. Monroe at 517-636-0297 or monroej1@michigan.gov.

While the documentation does not explicitly outline set-aside designations or specific vendor restrictions, the procurement process seems to follow standard state government contracting protocols. The contract was competitively bid under solicitation #19000000043, suggesting an open bidding process. Adair Printing was selected as the primary contractor for this specific manual production project, indicating they met the state's qualifications and pricing requirements. The total contract value of $33,516.00 represents a relatively modest printing project, likely intended to replenish state educational materials for commercial driver's license applicants. No specific information was provided about disadvantaged enterprise participation or integration requirements with existing technology infrastructure. The procurement appears to be a straightforward print production contract focused on delivering a specific quantity of CDL manuals to support the state's licensing operations.