2024 Game, Fish & Parks Hunting Handbook - Print Project

The South Dakota Department of Game, Fish & Parks is seeking a vendor to print the 2024 Hunting Handbook, a project located in Day County with specific printing requirements. The procurement calls for 125,000 copies of a handbook with precise specifications, including a trim size of 5.25" x 8.375", full bleeds, 4-color process, and saddle-stitched binding. Vendors must provide environmentally preferable paper products meeting recycled content requirements. Key deliverables include camera-ready copy to be furnished by July 30, a hard-copy proof delivered by August 4, and the final product distributed to various state locations by August 19, 2024. The printing project requires strict adherence to detailed specifications covering paper stock, ink colors, binding, and packaging. Evaluation will likely focus on technical capabilities, adherence to specifications, and ability to meet precise delivery timelines. The solicitation was posted on May 31, 2024, with proposals due by June 25, 2024, giving potential vendors approximately 25 days to prepare and submit their bids.

The contract opportunity does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The Office of Procurement Management will be responsible for evaluating workmanship quality and managing potential penalties for late delivery or substandard work. While no specific budget range is listed in the documents, the scale of printing 125,000 handbooks suggests a substantial contract value. The vendor must be prepared to comply with the South Dakota Vendor Manual's procurement policies, which include non-discrimination requirements and potential utilization of minority businesses. No incumbent vendor is mentioned in the available documentation. Potential bidders will need to carefully review the Printing Specifications and Vendor Manual to understand the full scope of requirements, including technical specifications, delivery expectations, and potential contractual obligations. Vendors should be prepared to demonstrate their printing capabilities, environmental compliance, and ability to meet the precise timeline outlined in the solicitation.