TS 004 CDL manual

The State of Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget is soliciting bids for printing and binding services for the production of TS 004 CDL Manuals. The procurement requires vendors to produce 15,028 copies of a 172-page manual in an 8-1/2 x 10-7/8 inch upright format with perfect binding. Specific specifications include a 4-page cover printed on 65# white uncoated cover stock with PMS 300 Blue and Black/Black printing, and 168 interior pages on 35# newsprint with black printing; books must be packed 34 per carton (442 cartons total) and stacked on 4-way skids with a maximum height of 4 cartons per skid. Qualified vendors must be pre-qualified with the State of Michigan's Print & Mail Management (PMM) program prior to bid submission, with pre-qualification requiring approximately one week after submission of required information. The bid deadline is May 22, 2026, with bids submitted online and all costs including freight to the delivery dock at 7461 Crowner Drive, Lansing, MI 48913 on an F.O.B. Destination, prepaid basis. Award selection will be based on best price and value to the state, meaning the lowest bidder may not receive the award if concerns exist regarding past quality or ability to meet requirements; vendors must submit a detailed quote letter with their bid or face automatic disqualification. All electronic materials must become property of the State upon delivery in source software format with PDF copies, and books must arrive undamaged with all cartons within shipments containing the same number of books.

The contract opportunity does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types eligible to respond, nor does it identify any incumbent vendors or current contractors. No budget range or award value is listed in the solicitation documents. Vendors must comply with Michigan prevailing wage requirements where applicable, maintain confidentiality of state data, and assign all intellectual property rights to the State. Standard contract terms establish that delivery is F.O.B. destination with vendor responsibility for all shipping costs, inspection and acceptance will occur within 30 calendar days of delivery, and payment will be made within 45 calendar days of invoice receipt or final acceptance via Electronic Funds Transfer only. Vendors must contact Andrew Hale at 517-636-0092 or halea3@michigan.gov for pre-qualification inquiries, and invoices should be submitted to DTMB-PrintingServices@michigan.gov in addition to entry into the VSS system, with notification of shipment and expected arrival required for all deliveries.