SPECIFICATIONS FOR:

2027 MICHIGAN STATE PARK NON-RESIDENT ANNUAL MOTOR VEHICLE PERMITS

Total permits to be printed 90,450 Item 1 – Nonresident Annual Motor Vehicle Permit

Permits to be printed on .002 inch clear acetate with permanent adhesive on 55# paper protective covering. Adhesive to be permanent type. Fasson Acetate. Instructions for correct application to be printed on the protective covering in BLACK INK.

PAPER – Permits to be 2.5” X 2.5” die cut with .125 radius corners.

SECURITY CUT – Permits to have security die cuts to make them tear apart if attempted to be transferred.

COLORS – Printing for each permit to be One PMS color and black. Electronic art file (PDF) to be furnished to successful bidder by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation Division. Vendor is responsible for separations and color matching. Vendor shall submit color samples for final selection of colors and a pre-production sample of each permit to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation Division before proceeding with the production run. Color should be Green PMS 3275.

PACKAGING & NUMBERING – Permits to be 1-up fan fold, perforated between permits, in groups of 50 left to right. Each Package to be individually shrink wrapped and numbered in exact sequence. Each bundle to start with last digit of 1. Example: 00001 thru 00050

Numbering shall include a 3 of 9 format barcode with readable number. Barcode shall be prefixed with 801. Example: 801-0000001.

No dead numbers allowed.

Multiple packs of permits to be packaged in cartons of measurements to contain 1,000 permits and the numerical sequence of the permits shall be in order. Each carton shall have the numbering of its contents printed on the outside end of the carton.

The permits must easily separate from each other and must be free of curling.

Permits to be fan folded left to right with lowest number on left of pack of 50. First and last permit to be visible when packaged. Package must be labeled with a barcode and readable number showing the start and end number in each package.

The vendor is held responsible for the satisfactory completion of the order and for the permanence of the printing and adhesion during the full life of the permits. (one year)

INKS – The inks used in printing shall be sun-resistant, non-fading and impervious to windshield washing solvents and other household cleaners.

SECURITY – Vendors’ accountability system to be reviewed by the State of Michigan, prior to award of purchase order. Upon award of a purchase order, the successful bidder shall take the necessary precautions to ensure complete control over the manufacturing of the permits to eliminate loss by careless placement and theft. Vendor shall also maintain strict accountability of all overruns, duplicates and spoilage for audit by the State of Michigan. Any subcontractor involved in the production of this order shall observe the same security precautions as the principal vendor.

The successful bidder shall advise the State of Michigan, Department of Technology, Management and Budget, Print and Mail Consulting Services, sufficiently in advance of printing to enable representatives of the State of Michigan to be present to observe operations.

MISCELLLANEOUS – Twenty (20) unnumbered permits of each item shall be furnished to the DTMB PMM.

ITEM 1-Permit Back Specifications: The back view of the permit as seen from the inside of the vehicle shall be printed in BLACK INK to read as follows: “This permit will admit this motor vehicle and occupants to all Michigan State Parks and Recreation Areas during the calendar year 2027. Issued in accordance with Act 33, P.A. of 2010, section 74116 and Act 34, P.A. of 2010 section 78119. “IMPORTANT: Law requires permit to be permanently affixed to the inside lower corner, passenger side of windshield. Entry subject to available parking space. NOT TRANSFERABLE. NON-REFUNDABLE. Permit issued to Non-Michigan Registered Vehicle.” Also, Printed in BLACK INK, the back of item 1 permit shall be numbered and bar coded (3 of 9) sequentially from NR801-0000001- NR801-0090450.

CARTONS OF PERMITS – THE FOLLOWING COMMODITY CODE MUST BE SHOWN ON THE END OF EACH CARTON:

(2027) IC3123-3 NON Resident Annual Permit Quantity – and permit numbers

PROOF REQUIREMENTS – Delivery of proof required within 10 working days after receipt of purchase order. Send proofs to Print and Mail Management, Brad Schumann, 7461 Crowner Drive, Lansing, MI 48913. Press check required. Printing facility must be within a two-hour drive of Lansing, Michigan.

DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS – Delivery of finished permits to Parks & Recreation Division locations required within 20 days after receipt of approved proofs or no later than November 16, 2026. Contractor will be responsible for all packaging, mailing labels, and drop shipping. DNR will provide addresses and quantities, and corresponding serial numbers, to be shipped to each location.

DNR will also provide DTMB FedEx account number (294170709) to be used for shipping. Note: Direct Signature Required.

VENDOR MUST ENTER SIGMA P.O. # IN FEDEX 3rd PARTY SHIPPING MODULE SO WE CAN TRACK BACK THE CHARGES

PRELIMINARY WORK – All negatives, color separations, and all other material and information submitted to or produced by the vendor in fulfillment of this resulting purchase order shall become the property of State of Michigan and returned to designated Department upon completion and delivery of order.