PR 2056-1 Necropsy Tag

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget issued a printing services procurement (PR 2056-1) for the production of 10,000 necropsy tags with a posted date of November 4, 2021, and a due date of November 9, 2021. The deliverable consists of tags measuring 3 x 5.5 inches produced on white Tyvek material with black ink printing on one side, reinforced eyelets with fiber patches, and 6-inch wire attachments. Products must be bundled in groups of 50 and packed in cartons not exceeding 40 pounds each. The tags and printing must withstand washing with water and strong disinfectant solutions. Vendors are required to submit detailed quote letters with their proposals, provide PDF proofs, and may be required to submit test samples for approval prior to production. Evaluation will be based on best price and value to the state rather than lowest bid alone, with the department reserving the right to reject low bids if quality concerns exist or requirements cannot be met.

Only prequalified vendors through Michigan's Print & Mail Management (PMM) program are eligible to submit bids, requiring vendors to complete pre-qualification, register as state vendors, and accept EFT payments. All bids must be submitted online with complete costs including freight to the designated dock at 7461 Crowner Drive, Lansing, Michigan 48913 on an F.O.B. Destination, prepaid basis. Deliveries are accepted at the General Services Building dock during business hours of 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding state holidays. Vendors must comply with strict pallet specifications including single-face hardwood construction with dimensions of 44-48 inches length, 36-48 inches width, and a maximum height of 5'6" including pallet with a 4,000-pound maximum gross weight. Vendors are responsible for all overruns at their own expense, with no underruns permitted. No specific budget range or award value was provided in the procurement documentation.