PRINTING, Bulk Milk Tank Inspector Sticker

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is soliciting bids for the printing of Bulk Milk Tank Inspector decals through contract opportunity AG-2020-23. The procurement seeks printed vinyl decals measuring 3.75" x 2.5" in size, to be produced on red vinyl stock with 4 mil thickness, featuring permanent adhesive with a split backer, black ink, and a clear coat laminate finish. Vendors must provide high-resolution proofs within three business days of receiving a purchase order and deliver the decals to DATCP's DFS Section in Madison, Wisconsin. The decals must be durable enough to adhere to semi-tractors for a minimum of 24 months, remain non-fading, and withstand exposure to gasoline, road salt, and cleaning agents. Bids were due by March 31, 2020, at 2:00 PM Central Time, with an anticipated award date of the same day. Evaluation criteria include previous performance, available equipment, production capacity, technical personnel, and delivery capabilities. Bidders must have three years of print production experience and maintain their own production facility.

The contract does not appear to have specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though the bidder form includes optional provisions for minority business enterprise or disabled veteran-owned business preferences through the Wisconsin Supplier Diversity Program. Bidders must certify compliance with non-discrimination, affirmative action, and anti-collusion statutes, and confirm manufacturing origin compliance under Wisconsin law. The contract includes provisions for potential cooperative purchasing, allowing municipalities to potentially utilize the state contract. No minimum purchase quantity is guaranteed, and DATCP reserves the right to reject any bids or lots that do not meet quality specifications. The initial contract term is one year, with options for two additional one-year renewals by mutual agreement. Pricing will be structured in tiers for quantities ranging from 1,000 to 5,000 units, with prices to remain firm for 365 days after bid opening. Vendors are prohibited from displaying their logotype or firm brand name on the printed materials.