TS 004 CDL manual

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget is soliciting bids for printing and binding services for Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Manuals under contract opportunity TS 004 CDL MANUAL, with a submission deadline of October 10, 2024. The procurement requires the production of 30,022 copies of a 172-page manual with specific printing and binding requirements: a 4-page cover printed on 65-pound white uncoated stock using PMS 300 blue and black inks, and 168 interior pages printed on 30-pound newsprint in black ink on both sides. The finished manual dimensions are 8.5 x 10.875 inches, perfect bound, and must be packed 34 units per carton on 4-way skids with a maximum height of 4 cartons, totaling 883 cartons for delivery. The vendor must provide a detailed quote letter with their bid submission; failure to submit this documentation results in automatic disqualification. The department will award the contract based on best price and value to the state rather than lowest price alone, reserving the right to reject bids from vendors with past quality concerns or inability to meet specifications. An electronic file will be provided by the department, and one PDF proof is required for vendor approval prior to production. The State reserves the right to inspect samples at its office or at a Secretary of State Service Center, and all cartons must contain uniform quantities with books arriving undamaged; jobs with improper packing will be rejected and must be repacked before acceptance.

Only prequalified vendors are eligible to bid on this contract opportunity, which represents a restriction on the types of organizations that can respond. No incumbent vendors, set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, or specific budget ranges are identified in the procurement documents. Vendors must comply with the State of Michigan Procurement Standard Contract Terms (short form), which establishes comprehensive obligations including F.O.B. destination delivery with all shipping costs borne by the vendor, final inspection within 30 days, payment within 45 calendar days of invoice receipt or final acceptance via Electronic Funds Transfer only, and full warranty coverage for conformity to specifications and freedom from defects. The State is exempt from sales tax on direct purchases, and vendors must assume all applicable sales, use, excise, and other similar taxes. The contract is governed by Michigan law with disputes resolved in the Michigan Court of Claims, and all intellectual property and copyrightable works developed under the contract become the exclusive property of the State.