OK2SAY Banners

The state of Michigan, specifically the Department of Technology, Management & Budget's Printing Services division, issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ #190000000064) for OK2SAY Banners across Ingham County and multiple Lansing City jurisdictions. The procurement seeks banner production with quantity options of 500, 1,000, 2,000, or 2,500 units, with a clear objective of creating promotional materials for the OK2SAY program. Three vendors submitted competitive bids: Continental ID/General Form, Screen Graphics, and 4Imprint, with the procurement process focused on a best value evaluation. The solicitation was posted on November 28, 2018, with an immediate response deadline of November 29, 2018, indicating an expedited procurement timeline. Bidders were required to submit detailed pricing across the specified quantity ranges, with Continental ID/General Form presenting the lowest bid structure ranging from $6,396.25 for 500 units to $17,191.25 for 2,500 units. The procurement allows for potential in-house work performance by Printing Services, reserving their right to not necessarily award the contract to the lowest bidder.

The contract opportunity did not explicitly detail specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged business enterprises. Continental ID/General Form emerged as the recommended vendor based on their comprehensive bid submission and competitive pricing across all quantity options. The procurement appears to be open to standard commercial vendors with printing capabilities and experience in large-format banner production. While no specific budget range was definitively stated, the bid pricing suggests a total project value between $6,400 and $17,200 depending on the selected quantity. Vendors were instructed to submit any protests electronically through the Vendor Self Service system, with technical questions directed to Print Consultant Mark Miller and procedural inquiries to be addressed to Jerry W. M. Monroe, the DTMB/Printing Services Consulting & Pre-Press Manager. The notice emphasizes that the recommendation does not guarantee a final award, maintaining flexibility in the procurement process.