2024 Annual Entrance Licenses - Printing Project

The South Dakota Department of Game, Fish & Parks is seeking a vendor to print 2024 Annual Entrance Licenses and Trail Passes for the state, with specific procurement requirements for printing services. The project encompasses printing 100,000 park entrance decals, 21,000 second vehicle decals, 60,000 double park entrance decals, 10,000 trail passes, and 3,500 transferable hang tags. Detailed printing specifications mandate precise material standards, including specific sizes, perforations, ink colors, and packaging requirements. All printed materials must meet comprehensive quality guidelines and be delivered to designated locations by August 1, 2023. Vendors must submit proofs and samples for prior approval and guarantee the printing and materials for 12 months. The procurement opportunity was posted on February 22, 2023, with a response deadline of February 27, 2023. Evaluation will likely consider printing quality, adherence to specifications, delivery timeline, and ability to meet the precise technical requirements outlined in the printing specifications document.

The contract opportunity appears limited to vendors registered in South Dakota, with the state's Vendor Manual suggesting a $50 annual registration fee for participation. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged businesses were explicitly mentioned in the provided documentation. The procurement is specifically for Harding County and statewide use, with potential integration requirements involving existing state park licensing systems. While exact award values were not disclosed, the scope of printing 191,500 total licenses and passes suggests a substantial contract value. The vendor must demonstrate capability to handle large-volume printing with strict quality control, meet specific technical specifications, and comply with state procurement policies. Penalties may be enforced for failure to meet the August 1, 2023 delivery deadline, indicating the critical nature of timely and accurate performance for this state contract opportunity.