RFQ-171-260000000396-1 | HOT 50 POSTERS 2026

The solicitation RFQ-171-260000000396-1 for HOT 50 POSTERS 2026 is a state-level procurement issued by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management, and Budget (DTMB) with a response deadline of July 20, 2026. The contract requires delivery of posters under F.O.B. destination terms, with all shipping, packaging, and handling costs borne by the vendor. Packaging specifications mandate use of single-face hardwood pallets with three 2” x 4” runners, a maximum gross weight of 4,000 lbs per pallet, and cartons limited to 40 lbs each; partial cartons must be clearly marked and placed on top. Each carton must be labeled with commodity number, purchase order number, quantity, and total pieces per carton, though barcoding standards like GS1 are unspecified. The place of performance is the State of Michigan, with final inspection and acceptance occurring at the delivery site by the State. Payment will be made exclusively via Electronic Funds Transfer, and vendors must register with the SIGMAVSS portal, though no invoice system like WAWF is mandated. The contract does not specify unit pricing, total estimated value, or quantitative quantities beyond reference to 250 and 500 units, and no formal evaluation factors, weights, or technical scoring parameters are disclosed, though award is stated to be based on best price and value to the state. The contract contains 31 clauses covering critical operational and legal obligations, including indemnification requiring the vendor to defend the State against claims related to intellectual property, bodily injury, or breach of contract; confidentiality restricting use and return of state data within ten days of request; and strict prohibition on subcontracting or assignment without prior written consent. The vendor must comply with Michigan’s prevailing wage law, Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act, and Persons with Disabilities Civil Rights Act, and explicitly certify compliance with U.S. anti-boycott laws under 22 USC 8601–8606. All intellectual property, including designs, software, and documentation created under the contract, is assigned entirely to the State. Record retention requirements mandate financial and accounting records be maintained for four years after contract completion. Publicity and promotional use of the contract or State data are prohibited without prior written approval, which must be submitted at least 30 days in advance. The contract is governed by Michigan law,