2023 Game, Fish & Parks Public Hunting Atlas

The South Dakota Department of Game, Fish & Parks is seeking a vendor to print the 2023 Public Hunting Atlas, with the procurement targeting printing services for an 85,000-copy production of an 88-page atlas. The atlas will require 4-color printing throughout on 45# white offset paper, with specific requirements including a mandatory color proof before full production and delivery by July 31, 2023, to multiple distribution points such as Cabela's, Scheels retail stores, and various Game, Fish and Parks facilities. The printing specifications mandate strict adherence to recycled paper guidelines, including documentation of total copies printed and per-copy cost. The agency will provide a print-ready PDF around July 7, 2023, with the successful bidder required to guarantee accurate printing and binding, understanding that excessive errors could result in penalties or mandatory reprinting at the vendor's expense. The contract opportunity was posted on May 16, 2023, with proposals due by June 7, 2023, covering Harding County and potentially other jurisdictions within South Dakota.

The procurement appears open to qualified vendors, with the State of South Dakota Vendor's Manual suggesting a $50 annual registration fee for bidders. While no specific set-aside designations were explicitly mentioned, the manual indicates potential preferences for resident businesses, minority business enterprises, and vendors offering recycled or biobased products. The vendor must comply with state procurement policies, including detailed contract formation guidelines and payment terms under the Prompt Payment Act. Although a specific budget range was not provided, the comprehensive printing specifications for 85,000 atlas copies suggest a potentially significant contract value. The procurement method appears to be a competitive bid process, with evaluation likely focusing on printing quality, accuracy, timely delivery, and compliance with the detailed technical specifications outlined in the printing requirements document.