Printing Bid: AG-2021-07

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is seeking bids for printed "F-M-23, RETAINED" tags through a competitive procurement process (Bid AG-2021-07). The procurement requires the production of tags with specific technical specifications, including a finished gang size of 6.25" x 3.25" and individual tag size of 3.25" x 1.25", printed on 13-point coated two-sided white paper stock. Each gang will consist of five tags with five individually punched, reinforced holes using 5/8" red rope patches, four partial slits between tags, and trimmed left edge corners. Bidders must submit three samples of previously printed tags and demonstrate at least three years of print production experience, with all work performed in-house. The bid was posted on September 4, 2020, with responses due on September 11, 2020, at 10:00 AM CDT, and an anticipated award on the same day. The initial contract will run for one year with options to renew for two additional one-year periods, with quantity requirements ranging from 500 to 5,000 tags. Evaluation criteria include technical specifications compliance, pricing, production experience, and sample quality.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were mentioned in the procurement documents. The contract does not list incumbent vendors or require integration with existing infrastructure or technology. Pricing will be evaluated based on unit prices submitted on the provided cost sheet, with prices remaining firm for 365 calendar days and including all associated costs such as packing, freight, insurance, and proofing. While no specific budget range was explicitly stated, the bid solicits pricing for quantities between 500 and 5,000 tags. The contract includes provisions for a 90-day initial evaluation period, during which DATCP may cancel and rebid if performance is unsatisfactory. Late delivery charges of up to five percent per working day may be assessed, and defective products can be returned within 30 days at no charge to DATCP. The State reserves the right to cancel the contract with 30 days' notice for cause or convenience, providing flexibility in contract management.