RFQ-171-260000000393-1 | VR-ENV-10 DECAL AND VEHICLE REGISTRATION ENVELOPES

Solicitation RFQ-171-260000000393-1 is a request for proposals issued by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget for the procurement of decal and vehicle registration envelopes. The contract is governed by Michigan law and utilizes a trade-off basis for award, evaluating proposals based on the best combination of price and value rather than the lowest price technically acceptable. All deliverables must be shipped F.O.B. destination to Michigan, with a specific delivery location noted at 7461 Crowner Dr., Lansing, MI. The State maintains sole authority for inspection and acceptance at the destination, with a 30-calendar-day window to verify that goods are free from defects and conform to industry standards. Strict packaging and marking requirements are mandated, including the use of specific hardwood pallets, secure wrapping, and detailed carton labeling containing commodity and purchase order numbers. Administratively, vendors must register for Electronic Funds Transfer via the SIGMA Vendor Self-Service portal to receive payment. The contract includes comprehensive clauses regarding the State's ownership of all data and intellectual property, a four-year records retention requirement, and a prohibition on unauthorized media releases. Additionally, vendors must comply with the Michigan Prevailing Wage Act and state nondiscrimination laws, and they are prohibited from engaging in boycotts of strategic trade partners as defined by federal law.