UAW Contract Book

The State of Michigan, through the Department of Technology, Management & Budget, is procuring printing services for the UAW Contract Book. The contract involves printing 29,450 copies of the book, with 26,201 copies in a perfect bound format and 3,249 copies in a spiral bound format. The finished size is 4.75"(w) x 7"(t), and the books must have a union bug on the cover and text. The cover specifications include 65# Uncoated Cover printing in PANTONE 206 Red and Black, with full bleeds on all sides, and the spiral bound covers must be laminated with 1.5 mil laminate. The text is to be printed on 20# White Bond paper, black 2 sides, with 320 pages. The contract opportunity covers the jurisdictions of Ingham County and the City of Lansing. Vendors must submit a detailed quote letter and be pre-qualified with the Print & Mail Management (PMM) division in addition to being registered vendors with the State of Michigan. The Department of Technology, Management & Budget will award the bid based on best price and value to the state, and the lowest bidder may not necessarily receive the award due to past quality concerns or inability to meet requirements. The bid is due on April 4, 2022.

This contract opportunity does not include any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The incumbent vendor or current contractor is not specified. The budget or award value range is also not provided in the information given.