TS-004 CDL Manual (rev 6-22)

The Department of Technology, Management & Budget for the State of Michigan is soliciting bids for printing and binding services related to the production of the CDL Manual (Revised June 2022). This procurement requires the printing and binding of two separate quantities: 40,014 copies and 60,002 copies, for a combined total volume between 1,053 and 1,579 cartons. The finished product specifications include an upright format measuring 8.5 by 10.875 inches with 168 total pages (164 text pages plus a 4-page cover). The cover shall be printed on 65-pound white uncoated stock in PMS 300 Blue and Black using 2-color front and 1-color back printing, while text pages shall be printed on 30-pound newsprint in black, 1-color on both sides. The deliverable must include perfect binding with specific packing requirements of 38 books per carton arranged on four-way skids with a maximum height of 4 cartons per skid; shipments exceeding this stacking height will be rejected. Bidders must provide one PDF proof for departmental approval prior to production and submit a detailed quote letter with their bid, with failure to include this documentation resulting in bid disqualification. A sample is available for inspection at the Department's office or at any Secretary of State Service Center. The bid was posted July 14, 2022, with a due date of July 19, 2022. Award will be made on a best price and value basis to prequalified vendors only, meaning the lowest bid does not guarantee award if quality concerns or requirement non-compliance exists.

The bid solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions limiting responses to particular types of organizations, such as disadvantaged enterprises or minority-owned businesses. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation. The procurement does not reference any existing infrastructure or technology requiring integration with the finished product. No specific budget range or award value is provided in the solicitation materials, though the scope of work involving the production of approximately 100,000 copies of a multi-page manual with specialized binding and packing requirements suggests a substantial contract value. Vendors interested in responding should note the tight timeline, as the due date of July 19, 2022, provides only five days from the July 14, 2022, posting date for bid preparation and submission.