PR 3022-1 marina harbor visitor hang tag

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget is soliciting bids for printing services to produce Marina Harbor Visitor Hang Tags for the Department of Natural Resources Parks and Recreation Division. This procurement involves the production of 10,000 hang tags organized as 100 packs of 100 units each, with finished dimensions of 3.5 inches by 6.5 inches. The specifications require 65# ASTROBRIGHT Planetary Purple cover stock with 1/1 color black ink, no bleed, and bindery work including a 1.25-inch hole die cut with a diagonal slit at the top. Units must be wrapped in packs of 100 and carton packed according to specific pallet and packaging requirements. Vendors must submit one PDF color proof for approval prior to production and are responsible for direct shipping to approximately two locations using the department's FedEx account with the purchase order number included in third-party shipping documentation. The vendor must register with the State of Michigan, accept Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) payments, and complete a pre-qualification process; only prequalified vendors are eligible for consideration. All bids must be submitted online on an F.O.B. Destination, prepaid basis with complete costs including freight to 7461 Crowner Drive, Lansing, Michigan 48913. The bid due date is March 13, 2026, with the solicitation posted on March 9, 2026. Award will be made on the basis of best price and value to the state, with the lowest bidder not automatically receiving the award if concerns exist regarding past quality or inability to meet requirements. Vendors must submit a detailed quote letter with their bid; failure to do so will result in disqualification.

This procurement is restricted to prequalified vendors only, and there are no specific set-aside designations mentioned for disadvantaged enterprises in the available documentation. The standard contract terms follow Michigan's Short Form Contract Terms established by the Department of Technology, Management and Budget, which establishes comprehensive obligations for delivery, inspection, payment processing, warranties, and compliance with state policies including the Prevailing Wage Act where applicable and nondiscrimination requirements. Vendors must comply with all Print & Mail Management (PMM) program requirements, including specific pallet specifications (single-face hardwood pallets with 44"-48" length, 36"-48" width, maximum 4,000 pounds gross weight) and carton labeling requirements with commodity numbers, descriptions, purchase order numbers, and package quantities. All electronic materials must be provided in source software format and PDF, with all materials becoming State of Michigan property upon delivery. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation documents. The specific contract award value or budget range for this printing project is not disclosed in the available procurement materials.