NOTICE TO AWARD TS-004 CDL Manual 12-18

This Notice to Award represents a completed procurement by the Department of Technology, Management & Budget (Printing Services) for the State of Michigan, issued on November 16, 2018. The solicitation, identified as RFQ Bid #19000000043, sought proposals for the provision of printed books, with the primary deliverable consisting of the production of 68,400 books. The evaluation process has been completed, and a recommendation for award has been issued to the selected vendor. The protest deadline for unsuccessful bidders was established as 1:00 pm EST on Monday, November 19, 2018, providing a three-day window from the posting date for vendors to file formal protests through the Vendor Self Service portal. Unsuccessful bidders are invited to schedule debriefing sessions with the buyer to obtain detailed information regarding the State's evaluation rationale and reasons for their non-selection. Additional protest procedures and information are available through the Michigan Contract Connect website under the Vendor Information section, with inquiries regarding this award directed to Jerry W. M. Monroe at (517) 636-0297 or monroej1@michigan.gov.

Adair Printing has been recommended for award of this contract at an award price of $33,516.00 for the production and delivery of the 68,400 books. The procurement documents do not specify particular set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or limitations on the types of organizations eligible to respond to this solicitation. No information regarding incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure or technology requiring integration is provided in the available documentation. The established award value of $33,516.00 represents the total contract consideration for the printing services and book production deliverables outlined in this procurement.