2026 DNR bear hunting regs

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget seeks prequalified vendors to print and distribute the 2026 DNR Bear Hunting Regulations. The procurement requires the production of 13,060 saddle-stitched booklets measuring 5.375 x 8.375 inches, with an 8-page cover printed on 60-pound gloss stock and 48 pages of text on 40-pound white gloss stock, utilizing four-color ink printing with bleeds. Materials must be wrapped in bundles of 20 units and distributed to approximately 412 locations across Michigan, including DNR field offices, customer service centers, wildlife areas, state game areas, and retail sporting goods retailers such as Cabela's, Walmart, Dunhams Sports, and Meijer, with delivery via the vendor's use of the state's FedEx account number. The in-store delivery deadline is April 10, 2026. Vendors must submit detailed cost estimates with their bids, provide electronic PDF proofs, and answer specific questions regarding timeline capabilities for press-ready files and final proof approval. Award will be based on best price and value, considering past quality performance and ability to meet all requirements. The bid request was posted on January 21, 2026, with a due date of January 27, 2026, and only prequalified vendors registered with the State of Michigan are eligible to submit proposals.

This procurement is restricted to vendors that are prequalified with the State of Michigan's Print & Mail Management program prior to bid submission, with the prequalification process taking approximately one week. All bids must be submitted online and include all costs with freight on an F.O.B. Destination, prepaid basis to the designated state dock at 7461 Crowner Drive, Lansing, Michigan 48913. Vendors must comply with the State of Michigan's Standard Contract Terms, which include mandatory Electronic Funds Transfer payment processing with payment due within 45 calendar days of receipt or acceptance, Michigan Prevailing Wage Act compliance where applicable, and comprehensive warranty and indemnification obligations. No specific pricing or budget information is disclosed in the available documentation, and no set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or other special categories are identified. All materials become the property of the State of Michigan upon delivery, and vendors must provide both source software format and PDF copies of all materials with all revisions, fonts, and images included.