PR 3022 Campground Visitor Pass Hang Tag

The State of Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget is soliciting printing services for the production of 167,500 campground visitor pass hang tags for the Department of Natural Resources. The deliverable consists of rearview mirror hang tags measuring 3.5 by 6 inches, printed in black ink on both sides of 65-pound Astrobrights Martian Green cover stock, with bindery specifications including a die-cut 1.25-inch hole and diagonal slit at the top. Materials must be wrapped in bundles of 100 units and packed in cartons for shipment directly to 19 state parks and one recreation area across Michigan using the DNR's UPS account. Vendors must submit electronic files, provide one PDF color proof for approval prior to production, and deliver tracking numbers for all shipments to DTMB. Vendors are required to be prequalified with the State of Michigan Print & Mail Management program and registered as State vendors before submitting bids. Bids must be submitted online with F.O.B. Destination pricing (prepaid) to the General Services Building dock at 7461 Crowner Drive, Lansing, Michigan 48913, and must include a detailed quote letter with separate breakdowns of printing and handling costs. The bid submission deadline was December 3, 2021, with the opportunity posted on December 1, 2021. The State evaluates bids based on best price and value rather than lowest bid alone, considering factors such as past quality performance and ability to meet all specified requirements.

The procurement documents do not specify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting competition to particular types of organizations such as disadvantaged enterprises, minority-owned businesses, or woman-owned businesses. No incumbent vendor or current contractor information is identified in the available procurement materials. There are no special technology integration requirements beyond provision of electronic files in source software format with all revisions, fonts, and images, as well as PDF format deliverables. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the solicitation documents provided. Vendors must comply with State of Michigan Print & Mail Management Terms and Conditions, including pallet specifications, carton labeling requirements, and delivery protocols to the designated dock Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., excluding standard holidays.