The State of Wisconsin’s Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protections (DATCP) is soliciting a simplified bid to print a custom “F‑M‑21 – Retained/Reject Tag.” The contractor will supply a single quantity order (chosen from 1,000; 2,000; 3,000; 4,000; or 5,000 tags) with precise dimensions, material, finishing, numbering, and packaging requirements. All printing must be black on both sides, on 15‑pt Manila tag stock, with a reinforced brown fiber patch, die‑cut corners, perforation, and specific hole placement. The contractor must also provide all packaging (cartons, skids, pallets) and ensure secure shipment.
• Quantity options: 1,000 – 5,000 tags (only one quantity will be ordered)
• Tag size: 5‑1/4” × 2‑5/8”
• Material: 15 pt Manila, black ink both sides, no bleed
• Finishing: 9/16” brown fiber patch, reinforced hole, die‑angle cut corners, horizontal perforation
• Numbering: Four‑position numbering (same number printed twice per side) starting at 29002
• Packaging: Packs of 25, each order in its own cartons; contractor supplies all packaging materials
• Delivery: Must protect against jamming, shifting, spoilage, loss, or damage
• Submission: Simplified bid via the state e‑supplier portal (https://esupplier.wi.gov)
The opportunity is ideal for vendors with commercial printing capabilities, especially those experienced in custom tag/label production and logistics handling.