TS 004 CDL manual

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This state and local contracting opportunity is for the printing of the TS 004 CDL Manual on behalf of the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget. The contract will be awarded to a pre-qualified vendor to print 30,020 copies of the 172-page manual, with a finished size of 8-1/2 x 10-7/8 inches. The manual is to be printed in black text on 30# newsprint, with a 4-page cover printed in PMS 300 Blue and Black. The manuals must be perfect bound, with 38 books per carton on 4-way skids, not to exceed 4 cartons high. Vendors must submit a PDF proof for approval prior to printing. The contract will be awarded based on best price and value to the state, rather than necessarily the lowest bidder. The related jurisdictions include Ingham County and the City of Lansing. Bids are due on March 26, 2024.

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This opportunity is open only to vendors who are pre-qualified with the State of Michigan's Print & Mail Management (PMM) program and registered with the state. The solicitation does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There are also no details provided on any incumbent vendors or current contractors, or any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The solicitation does not include any information on the possible award value or budget range for this contract.