Printing, DATCP "AH-AT-0051", sticker / decal

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is soliciting bids for printed vehicle decals and stickers under procurement number AH-AT-0051. The procurement seeks approximately 1,000 sequentially numbered decals measuring 3.5" x 7", featuring a PMS 1040C orange background with black numbering in Arial, size 16 font. Decals must be printed on 4-mil white vinyl with permanent adhesive suitable for outdoor vehicle applications, using silk-screen technology with a clear coat overlay. Bidders are required to have three years of print production experience, demonstrate email and FTP capabilities, and work with multiple software platforms including Quark Xpress, Adobe Suite, and Microsoft Suite. The bid was issued on April 14, 2021, with questions due by April 16, 2021, and sealed bids due on April 22, 2021, at 2:00 PM Central Time. Mandatory submission requirements include three non-returnable samples produced within the past 12 months and at least three client references for similar work completed recently. The initial contract term is one year, with potential for two additional one-year renewals, and includes a 90-day evaluation period during which DATCP may cancel and rebid if performance is unsatisfactory.

The procurement does not appear to have specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though the Bidder Required Form (DOA-3832) offers optional participation in Wisconsin's Supplier Diversity Program, allowing potential preferences for minority-owned, disabled veteran-owned, or work center-certified businesses. Bidders may claim such preferences if properly certified by the Wisconsin Supplier Diversity Program. The solicitation does not identify any incumbent vendors or specify existing technological infrastructure requirements for integration. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the procurement is for 1,000 units with pricing to be submitted on a per-unit basis, with prices remaining firm for 365 calendar days after bid opening. The contract includes provisions for potential liquidated damages up to 5 percent per day for late deliveries, and DATCP explicitly states that it does not guarantee any minimum purchase quantity or dollar amount. Contractors must perform work within their own plant unless specifically approved by DATCP, and brokers are not eligible to bid.