TS-004 CDL Manual 12-18

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget (DTMB) Printing Services is seeking prequalified vendors to produce 68,400 Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Manuals through a competitive bid process. The procurement involves printing a perfect-bound manual with specific technical specifications, including an 8 1/2 x 10 7/8 inch upright format featuring a 4-page cover printed on 65# White Uncoated Cover stock in PMS 300 Blue & Black/Black and 168 text pages printed in black on 30# Newsprint. Vendors must submit electronic copy and provide a hard copy proof in book form for approval. The project requires precise packing specifications, with 38 books per carton placed on 4-way skids not exceeding 4 cartons in height. The bid was posted on November 13, 2018, with a submission deadline of November 16, 2018. DTMB will evaluate proposals based on best price and value to the state, considering factors beyond just the lowest bid, such as vendor performance history and capability to meet all specified requirements.

While the documentation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements, the opportunity is limited to prequalified vendors, which suggests a selective procurement process. The contract appears to be a state-level printing services contract with potential integration into existing state transportation documentation systems. No specific incumbent vendor information was provided in the available documents. The procurement seems focused on selecting a printing vendor capable of meeting precise technical specifications for reproducing CDL manuals. Though an exact budget range is not specified, the volume of 68,400 manuals indicates a potentially significant contract value. The strict technical requirements and emphasis on vendor qualifications suggest that DTMB is seeking a reliable, high-quality printing partner with demonstrated expertise in producing complex government documentation.