PR 3021 Campground Pass Hang Tag

The State of Michigan, through the Department of Technology, Management & Budget (DTMB), is soliciting printing services for the production of campground pass hang tags under project PR 3021. The procurement requires the manufacturing of 246,400 hang tags with finished dimensions of 3.5 x 6.5 inches, printed in black ink on both sides using 65# Astrobrights Cosmic Orange cover stock, with a die-cut 1.25-inch hole and diagonal slit at the top. Products must be wrapped in units of 100, packed in cartons, and shipped directly to 25 designated Michigan DNR state park and recreation area locations across the Lower and Upper Peninsulas via UPS using the department's account number 2X742X. Vendors must submit detailed quote letters with a complete breakdown of printing and handling costs by the December 3, 2021 deadline, with failure to provide this documentation resulting in automatic bid disqualification. The state will provide electronic files with one PDF color proof required for vendor approval prior to production, and vendors are responsible for providing tracking numbers for all shipments to DTMB. Award selection will be based on best price and value to the state rather than lowest bid alone, with consideration given to past quality performance and ability to meet all specified requirements.

Only prequalified vendors registered with the State of Michigan's Print & Mail Management (PMM) program are eligible to bid on this opportunity, with prequalification taking approximately one week. All bids must be submitted online and include all costs with freight prepaid and F.O.B. Destination to the General Services Building dock located at 7461 Crowner Drive, Lansing, Michigan 48913; late submissions will not be accepted. Shipments must comply with specific pallet construction standards, including single-face hardwood pallets with three 2" x 4" runners, minimum 3/4" deck board thickness, and precise dimensions (44"-48" length, 36"-48" width, maximum 5'6" height including pallet, 4,000 lbs. maximum gross weight), with any overruns at the vendor's expense. Electronic materials must be supplied in source software format with revisions, fonts, and images, plus a PDF version, all of which become the property of the State of Michigan. The contract documents do not specify a set-aside designation for disadvantaged enterprises, identify any incumbent contractors, or provide an explicit budget range or award value, though the total estimated cost must be entered into the Sigma system as part of the bidding process.