UD-70 abandoned vehicle tag

The State of Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget Printing Services issued Request for Quote #26*0267 for the production of UD-70 Abandoned Vehicle Tags. This procurement seeks printing services for the manufacture of 5,000 or 10,000 units of specified tags, with deliverables requiring high-quality tag production meeting state standards. The evaluation was conducted using a best value standard that combines evaluation criteria factors with pricing considerations. Two vendors submitted quotes for this project: SMART SOURCE quoted $934.20 for 5,000 units with an 11-day turnaround and $1,102.65 for 10,000 units, while WHITLAM submitted quotes of $1,693.66 for 5,000 units and $2,202.97 for 10,000 units. SMART SOURCE was selected as the recommended vendor based on best value criteria and meets the requirement for Michigan-based printing. The Notice of Intent to Award was posted on April 29, 2026, with interested parties able to file protests electronically through the Vendor Self Service portal by the specified deadline. Scott Barclay, the printing consultant, can be contacted at 517-636-7744 or BarclayS@michigan.gov for inquiries regarding this procurement.

The procurement appears to contain a preference for Michigan-based vendors, as SMART SOURCE's selection was noted to meet the requirement for Michigan-based printing. SMART SOURCE and WHITLAM were the two vendors who responded to this quote request. The State of Michigan reserves the right to perform the work in-house and will issue an actual award only after an order is received and the final decision is confirmed. Award values range from $934.20 to $2,202.97 depending on the selected vendor and quantity ordered, with SMART SOURCE's pricing representing the lower cost option at $934.20 for 5,000 units and $1,102.65 for 10,000 units. Price holds for the selected vendor extend 25 days from quote submission, with turnaround times of 11 days for the recommended vendor, ensuring timely delivery of the abandoned vehicle tags to the State of Michigan.