To be Bid - Pile-Fed Folder and BP-115 Cutter w/ Jogger

The State of Michigan's Department of Technology, Management, and Budget (DTMB) Financial Services issued Request for Proposal (RFP) 25000002185 for Print and Mail Management equipment, specifically seeking a Pile-Fed Folder and BP-115 Cutter with Jogger. The procurement was posted in SIGMA VSS on 4/18/2025, with a proposal submission deadline of 5/2/2023. Only one bidder, Mid-State Litho, Inc., submitted a proposal by the published due date. The solicitation sought two specific pieces of equipment: an AFV-566FKT Folder and a Perfecta BP115 & BP BSB 3L Cutter. The procurement was managed by Bethany Preston, whose contact information (prestonb2@michigan.gov) was provided on the documentation. The key objective was to acquire specialized printing and mail management equipment to support state operations, with the evaluation seemingly based on meeting technical specifications and being the sole responsive bidder.

The procurement did not explicitly mention set-aside designations or specific restrictions on responding organizations. Mid-State Litho, Inc. was the sole bidder and recommended for award, indicating potential sole-source characteristics. The total contract value is $424,242.58, broken down as $242,969.58 for the AFV-566FKT Folder and $181,273.00 for the Perfecta BP115 & BP BSB 3L Cutter. No information was provided about incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure requiring integration. The award recommendation suggests that Mid-State Litho, Inc. met all necessary qualifications and technical requirements for the state's print and mail management equipment needs. The contract appears to be a direct procurement for specific, specialized equipment to enhance the state's printing and mail processing capabilities.