WI Lottery Printing of the Badger 5 Desk Calendar with Stand

The Wisconsin Department of Administration's State Bureau of Procurement is seeking a printing vendor to produce 4,000 Badger 5 Desk Calendars for the Wisconsin Lottery. The calendars will measure 5-1/4" x 4-1/4" with white chipboard backers, printed in black and red (32 PMS) on 50# recycled book offset stock, covering dates from December 1, 2017, through December 31, 2018. Each calendar will be paired with a black plastic stand measuring 6-1/8" x 5-1/8" featuring an easel back and a shelf capable of supporting the calendar's weight while keeping it securely attached during use. The bid was posted on July 11, 2017, with responses due by July 18, 2017, at 2:00 PM CT. Evaluation criteria include pricing, previous performance, equipment capability, personnel qualifications, plant location, proof delivery timeliness, and communication ease. Delivery of the completed calendars is required by September 12, 2017, to the Wisconsin Lottery Warehouse in Madison, with color proofs due by August 11, 2017.

The procurement allows limited subcontracting, with only the stand component permitted to be outsourced by the primary vendor. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises were mentioned in the documentation. The previous bid abstract revealed three competing vendors: SUN Printing of Wausau (awarded the contract at $15,954.00), Rotographic Printing of Wausau ($25,958.00), and In*Tech of La Crosse ($29,376.00). Vendors must comply with labor laws, nondiscrimination requirements, and maintain worker's compensation and commercial liability insurance. Payment terms are net 30 days, with invoices requiring returned electronic art files and two copies of the finished product. The contract includes standard Wisconsin printing terms and conditions, with no specific budget range provided beyond the previous bid amounts. All materials and electronic files will become state property upon completion of the project.