2025 DNR ranger books

The State of Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget is procuring printing services on behalf of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources for the production of 52,000 ranger books. This procurement targets Eaton County and Detroit City jurisdictions and requires vendors to produce 50,000 English-language copies and 2,000 Spanish-language copies of a comprehensive ranger book. The finished product specifications include an 8.5" x 11" size with bleeds, a 4-page cover printed in 4-color on 80# gloss cover stock, a 16-page text section on 60# offset paper, and saddle-stitch binding with paper-band packing in bundles of 50 and cartons not exceeding 40 pounds. Vendors must be pre-qualified with the State of Michigan's Print & Mail Management program and registered with the state prior to bid submission, with pre-qualification requiring approximately one week. Bids must be submitted online and include detailed cost estimates with electronic PDF and hard copy proofs, with all materials to be shipped F.O.B. Destination to the state's dock at 7461 Crowner Drive, Lansing, Michigan 48913, or directly to Bradley M. Schumann at the General Services Building in Dimondale. The state awards contracts based on best price and value rather than solely on lowest bid, reserving the right to reject bids presenting quality concerns or inability to meet specifications. The bid was posted on December 8, 2025, with a response deadline of December 11, 2025.

This procurement is restricted to vendors pre-qualified with the State of Michigan's Print & Mail Management program, limiting the pool of eligible respondents. No set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are specified in the available documentation, nor are incumbent vendors or current contractors identified. Delivery requirements mandate that shipments be received Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the state dock, with drivers required to obtain entry passes at the General Services Building front office. All shipments requiring pallets must comply with strict specifications including single-face hardwood pallets measuring 44"-48" in length and 36"-48" in width with a maximum gross weight of 4,000 pounds and height of 5'6". Vendors assume all costs for overruns while underruns are not permitted, and all material becomes state property upon delivery. The specific award value or budget range for this 52,000-unit printing project is not disclosed in the available contract documentation.