Wildlife - 2019 Deer Patches - to be bid

The State of Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Wildlife Division, is issuing an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for the production and delivery of 60,000 embroidered commemorative patches for the 2019 deer hunting season. The patches will be distributed to hunters participating in Michigan's yearly deer check program, which has operated since 1972. Each patch must measure 5 inches wide by 3 inches tall (plus or minus 1/8 inch) and feature specific design elements including the DNR logo in black, PMS 347 green lettering, state silhouette in PMS 128 yellow, and an orange merrowed edge. The successful contractor must submit fabric swatches and thread samples immediately following contract award, with the DNR Project Manager selecting thread colors and approving the final design. All 60,000 patches must be delivered to the DNR Gaylord Customer Service Center no later than August 15, 2019, with pre-production samples required by June 15, 2019. Bidders must submit a sample patch demonstrating quality and detail capabilities as part of their proposal. The bid due date is May 17, 2019, and the bid price must be all-inclusive, covering pre-production work, samples, and delivery with no additional or miscellaneous charges permitted.

The procurement documents do not specify set-aside designations or restrictions on eligible bidders based on business type or disadvantaged enterprise status. No incumbent contractor information is provided in the available documentation. Payment will be made under Michigan's standard payment procedures (1984 Public Act No. 279) with Net 45 Days terms, though quick payment discount terms are encouraged and may be considered as a factor in contract award. Contractors must be compliant with Michigan's electronic funds transfer (EFT) requirement under Public Act 533 of 2004 before final contract signature; non-compliance may result in DNR withdrawal of the recommendation and award to an EFT-compliant vendor. The specific contract award value or budget range is not disclosed in the available procurement documents.