ST. Paul AME church and kovacs bar books on archival paper

The State of Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget Printing Services is procuring printing services for two separate archival book projects across Grand Traverse County and multiple Lansing City jurisdictions. The first project involves printing six copies of the St. Paul AME Church Book, a 64-page document (60 pages plus cover) finished at 6 x 9 inches, while the second project requires printing six copies of the Kovacs Bar Book, an 88-page document (84 pages plus cover). Both projects mandate printing on 80# matte archival paper for cover and text stock to meet State Historic Preservation standards, with four-color (4/4) printing on covers, saddle stitch binding, two-sided printing, and carton packing. Electronic PDF files will be supplied by the requestor, and vendors must provide a proof prior to production. The state will award contracts based on best price and value to the state rather than lowest bid alone, with evaluation considering quality performance and vendor ability to meet specified requirements. The opportunity posting date is March 6, 2026, with a bid due date of March 13, 2026. Only prequalified vendors registered with the State of Michigan and pre-qualified with Print and Mail Management services are eligible to submit bids, and vendors must submit detailed quote letters with their bids or face automatic disqualification.

The procurement documents do not specify any set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or requirements for particular types of organizations. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the bid request materials. All bids must be submitted online and must include complete costs with freight to the State's General Services Building dock located at 7461 Crowner Drive, Lansing, Michigan 48913, on F.O.B. Destination, prepaid terms. Delivery hours are 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding standard holidays, and all shipments requiring pallets must meet specific packaging standards including hardwood pallets with maximum dimensions of 48" x 48" x 5'6" and gross weight not exceeding 4,000 pounds. Invoices must be emailed to DTMB-PrintingServices@michigan.gov and entered into the VSS system, with payment due within forty-five calendar days following receipt of an itemized invoice or final acceptance of deliverables. The bid request documents do not specify budget amounts, award values, or contract term and renewal options.