Printing of UDC Stop Work Notice

The State of Wisconsin, specifically the Department of Administration's State Bureau of Procurement, is seeking a printing contractor to produce 1,000 UDC Stop Work Notices for the Department of Safety and Professional Services. The detailed procurement (Bid No. DS180004) requires printing 11 x 8 inch notices on 175# or 12pt C2S weather-resistant stock with precise specifications, including a flood coat of fluorescent pink, black print, and full varnish coating. Each notice must feature two adhesive strips on the back (1" width by 10" length), and materials must be shrink-wrapped in 25-unit packages with uniformly labeled cartons. Key procurement dates include a bid submission deadline of July 14, 2017 at 2:00 PM CT, proof delivery required by July 21, 2017, and final delivery expected by August 1, 2017. The award will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder based on evaluation criteria including previous performance, equipment capability, production personnel, experience, plant location, proof delivery, and communication ability.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises, though contractors estimated to be over $25,000 with 25 or more employees must submit a written affirmative action plan within 15 working days of contract award. The previous bid abstract reveals that five vendors competed for a similar contract in December 2016, with bids ranging from $650.00 to $2,173.65. Supreme Graphics of Arcadia, Wisconsin, was the lowest bidder at $650.00 and was awarded the previous contract. Payment terms are net 30 days, and all work must be completed within the awarded bidder's plant, with the contract explicitly not being awarded to a broker. Delivery is F.O.B. destination freight prepaid, and the contractor must comply with all state and federal labor laws, nondiscrimination requirements, and quality standards. While no specific budget range is provided for this current procurement, historical pricing suggests an anticipated contract value between $650 and $2,200.