TS 004 CDL manual

The State of Michigan, Department of Technology, Management & Budget, is soliciting bids for printing services related to the TS 004 CDL Manual (Revision 03/24) procurement. This printing services contract encompasses the production and delivery of 30,020 copies of a 172-page manual to be delivered in 790 cartons across multiple jurisdictions including Grand Traverse County and three Lansing City locations. The manual specifications require printing a 4-page cover on 65# white uncoated cover stock using PMS 300 Blue and Black inks in a 2/1 color configuration, with 168 interior pages printed on 30# newsprint using black ink in a 1/1 configuration, and perfect binding for all units. Books must be packed with 38 units per carton on 4-way skids with a maximum height of 4 cartons, and vendors must submit a detailed quote letter along with one PDF proof for approval prior to production. The Department evaluates bids based on best price and value rather than lowest bid alone, with consideration given to past quality performance and ability to meet requirements. The posting date was March 20, 2024, with a bid due date of March 26, 2024, and all bids must be submitted online with complete costs including freight to the designated dock at 7461 Crowner Drive, Lansing, Michigan 48913.

Only vendors prequalified with the State of Michigan's Print & Mail Management (PMM) program and registered with the State of Michigan are eligible to submit bids, with prequalification taking approximately one week. All bids must be submitted F.O.B. Destination with prepaid freight, and late bids will not be accepted; vendors must ensure books are not damaged and all cartons contain the same number of units, with jobs not meeting packing specifications subject to rejection. Detailed labeling, packaging, and pallet specifications are mandated, requiring single-face hardwood pallets meeting precise dimensional requirements with a maximum of 4,000 gross pounds, and all cartons must be clearly labeled with commodity numbers, descriptions, purchase order numbers, and quantity information. Delivery to the General Services Building dock occurs during specified hours of 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with drivers required to obtain entry passes at the front office before proceeding to the dock. No information regarding set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, incumbent vendors, or specific award values is provided in the available procurement documents.