SSfW - Something Special from Wisconsin items

The State of Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Finance Office is seeking bids for printing services related to "Something Special from Wisconsin" (SSfW) promotional items. The procurement involves multiple printing products including rectangular shelf sliders (2.25" x 1.25"), shelf danglers (approximately 4" x 6"), dry erase signage in three different sizes, and vinyl banners (19" x 12"). Quantities range from 500 to 20,000 units depending on the specific item, with strict specifications for stock weights, color specifications (PMS 1856 Red, 109 Yellow, Black, and White), and printing quality. Bidders must have been in business for at least three years performing screen printing on vinyl and paper stock, provide a designated Contract Manager available Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM CST, and submit three professional references. The bid solicitation (Request for Bid #AG-2019-15) was issued on May 2, 2019, with questions due by May 6, 2019, bid responses due on May 10, 2019 at 2:00 PM Central Time, and an anticipated award date of May 13, 2019. The initial contract term is one year, with potential for two additional one-year renewals by mutual agreement.

The procurement does not appear to have specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged businesses, though bidders can claim minority business enterprise or disabled veteran-owned business preferences if certified through the Wisconsin Supplier Diversity Program. Bidders must complete the DOA-3832 Bidder Required Form, which includes certification of non-discrimination, independent bidding practices, and compliance with solicitation specifications. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the contract does not guarantee minimum purchase quantities. The state reserves the right to conduct background checks on the organization and its employees, and will award the contract to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder. An initial 90-day evaluation period is included, during which the contract may be canceled if the contractor's quality or responsiveness is deemed unacceptable. Overruns are limited to 10 percent, and the contractor will be responsible for return shipping of defective goods. Pricing will remain unchanged during the first year of the original contract, and bids must include complete pricing information on the provided Bidder's Price Sheet.