TS 004

The State of Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget is soliciting bids for printing services related to the production of the TS 004 Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Manual, Revision 09/19. This procurement requires the printing and binding of 15,200 copies of a comprehensive CDL manual designed for distribution by the Secretary of State. The deliverables include a 4-page cover printed on 65# white uncoated stock featuring PMS 300 blue and black colors, paired with 156 interior pages printed on 30# newsprint in black ink. The finished product will be perfect-bound to specifications measuring 8.5 by 10.875 inches, with all materials packed at 38 books per carton on 4-way skids (maximum 4 cartons per skid, totaling 400 cartons). Vendors must submit detailed quote letters with their bids or face automatic disqualification, and only prequalified vendors are eligible to bid on this project. The State will evaluate proposals based on best price and value, meaning the lowest bidder will not necessarily be selected if quality concerns or inability to meet requirements exist. The solicitation was posted on April 11, 2022, with a proposal due date of April 13, 2022, and an electronic file with one PDF proof for approval has been provided; a sample is available for inspection at the Department's office or nearby Secretary of State Service Centers.

The solicitation documents indicate that only prequalified vendors are eligible to respond to this printing services opportunity, though no specific disadvantaged enterprise set-asides or restrictions on organizational types are explicitly detailed in the bid materials provided. No incumbent vendor information, current contractor details, or existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements are specified in the procurement documentation. Similarly, no explicit award value or budget range is disclosed in the available bid request materials. All contracts resulting from this procurement will be subject to the State of Michigan's Procurement Standard Contract Terms (Short Form), which establish standardized conditions including vendor responsibility for all packaging and freight costs with F.O.B. destination delivery, a 30-day inspection and acceptance period, payment due within 45 calendar days of invoice receipt or final acceptance, and comprehensive compliance requirements with federal, state, and local laws. If the contract receives federal funding, additional requirements may apply, including prevailing wage compliance for construction-related activities and various federal certifications and compliance standards.