2025 Fishing Handbook

The South Dakota Department of Game, Fish & Parks is seeking a vendor to print the 2025 Fishing Handbook, a project involving the production of 150,000 printed handbooks. The procurement opportunity requires a printing vendor capable of meeting specific technical specifications, including a predetermined trim size, specified page count, and environmentally preferable paper stock that meets state recycling guidelines. Key deliverables include submitting print-ready files by November 15, 2024, delivering a hard copy proof by November 20, 2024, and completing final handbook production and distribution by December 12, 2024. The project covers multiple delivery locations, including Game, Fish and Parks offices and Cabela's retail stores. Critical technical requirements include strict adherence to paper stock certifications, precise banding and boxing specifications, and compliance with underrun/overrun limitations (not to exceed 2% per ordered item). The contract opportunity is open to qualified printing vendors, with the procurement process managed through the State of South Dakota's Office of Procurement Management.

The contract opportunity does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The procurement appears to be open to all qualified vendors who can meet the technical printing specifications and comply with state vendor registration requirements. Potential vendors must be registered with the State of South Dakota's procurement system and corporations must be registered with the Secretary of State prior to contract award. While a specific budget range is not directly stated, the project scope of 150,000 handbooks suggests a substantial printing contract. Penalties are outlined for late delivery and poor workmanship, indicating the state's expectation of high-quality performance. The vendor must be prepared to provide environmentally preferable paper products and demonstrate capability to meet precise production and distribution timelines. Interested vendors should carefully review the detailed printing specifications and vendor manual to ensure full compliance with all state procurement requirements.