2025 Annual Entrance Licenses - Printing Project

The South Dakota Department of Game, Fish & Parks is seeking vendor(s) to print 2025 Annual Park Entrance Licenses and Trail Passes, with a specific procurement covering 100,000 park entrance decals, 80,000 double park entrance decals, 5,000 hanging tags, and 10,700 trail passes. The contract requires all printed materials to meet detailed specifications regarding material, size, perforations, ink, finishing, packaging, and shipping standards. Vendors must provide proofs and samples prior to production, with a mandatory delivery deadline of August 1, 2024. The printing project is specifically associated with Harding County (FIPS Code 46063) and will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Key submission requirements include adherence to comprehensive printing specifications, guaranteed materials with a 12-month warranty, and delivery to a specified address in Fort Pierre, South Dakota. The solicitation was posted on March 5, 2024, with proposals due by March 28, 2024.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly noted in the available documentation. The procurement appears to be open to all qualified vendors capable of meeting the technical printing specifications and delivery requirements. While the South Dakota Vendor Manual suggests potential preferences for resident businesses and goods manufactured in South Dakota, no definitive set-asides were identified for this specific contract. No incumbent vendors were mentioned, and no specific budget range or award value was directly stated in the procurement documents. The contract will be awarded based on the vendor's ability to meet technical specifications, deliver within the prescribed timeline, and provide the most competitive pricing. Vendors must be prepared to handle a substantial print volume totaling approximately 195,700 individual license and pass items, demonstrating significant production capacity and printing expertise.