OK2SAY Banners

The State of Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget is seeking a printing services contract for OK2SAY school safety program banners. The procurement involves producing vinyl banners in quantities of 500, 1,000, 2,000, or 2,500 units, with specific dimensional requirements of 20" x 70" that fold down to 10" x 10". Deliverables must include vinyl banners featuring the OK2SAY logo in specific color specifications (Blue 285, Green 360, Orange 1655) with white text on a black background, including six grommets for mounting. Required production specifications mandate USA-based manufacturing, color PDF proof submission for pre-approval, and potential pre-production sample review. The contract opportunity was posted on November 19, 2018, with proposals due by November 26, 2018. Evaluation criteria will focus on best price and value to the state, with consideration given to vendor performance, ability to meet technical requirements, and pre-qualification status. Vendors must be pre-qualified with Print & Mail Management and registered with the State of Michigan to submit bids, with the pre-qualification process taking approximately one week.

The contract opportunity does not explicitly mention set-aside designations or specific restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors must comply with detailed packaging and delivery specifications, including pallet requirements (44-48" length, 36-48" width, 5'6" maximum height) and weight limitations (4,000 lbs maximum). Delivery must be made to the General Services Building dock at 7461 Crowner Dr. Lansing, MI 48913, with delivery hours restricted to 8:00 am to 3:30 pm Monday through Friday. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, the procurement allows for flexible banner quantity ordering. Invoicing must be submitted through the VSS system directly to Print & Mail Management, and all materials, including electronic copies, become property of the State of Michigan. The contract terms indicate that no under-runs will be accepted, and any over-runs will be at the vendor's expense. Vendors must also obtain necessary dock entry passes and adhere to strict labeling requirements for cartons.