To comply with 18.1261 and 18.1268 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, and Executive Directive 2004-3, a bidder must complete the vendor registration process, and submit the Certification of Michigan Based Business form.

Vendor Registration - To register with the State of Michigan, access the on-line vendor registration website. This site requires businesses to enter some general business information and an indication of the types of goods and/or services they can offer the state. Vendors are allowed to maintain their own vendor record at this website by entering updated information when necessary.

For assistance with on-line vendor registration, contact the Office of Financial Management, Vendor Registration Help Desk at (517) 373-4111 or toll free at (888) 734-9749.

Michigan Business Certification- In purchasing commodities and services for the State of Michigan, a preference may be applied as follows:

Michigan Preference - A preference is given to products manufactured or services offered by Michigan-based firms if all other things are equal and if not inconsistent with federal statute. (MCL 18.1261)

Reciprocal Preference - A reciprocal preference to a Michigan business against an out-of-state business is allowed for purchases exceeding $100,000 and if not inconsistent with federal statutes.  Under this provision, a Michigan bidder is preferred in the same manner in which the out-of-state bidder would be preferred in its home state.  To claim this preference a bidder must certify to being a Michigan business and must authorize the Department of Treasury to release information necessary to verify the entitlement (see Certification of Michigan-Based Business form).  A business that purposefully or willfully submits a false certification is guilty of a felony, punishable by a fine of not less than $25,000. (MCL 18.1268)