2026 DNR IC 9301-3 charter boat decals

The State of Michigan Department of Natural Resources, through the Department of Technology, Management & Budget Printing Services, is soliciting bids for the production of 2026 charter boat decals. The procurement is open to vendors serving Eaton County and Detroit City jurisdictions in Michigan. The deliverable consists of 1,500 vinyl decals measuring 5 inches by 8 inches with 0.125-inch rounded corners, featuring years 2026 and 2028 printed in Pantone 199 red background with black text on 4-mil white vinyl with over laminate and split backer. The decals must be color-fast, fade-resistant, and weatherproof to withstand Michigan's harsh environmental conditions and are designed for permanent affixation to fiberglass charter boats. Decals must be cut into singles and carton packed for shipment to Bradley M. Schumann at DTMB Print and Mail Management in Dimondale, Michigan. Eligible vendors must be pre-qualified with the State of Michigan Print & Mail Management program, registered with the State, and capable of accepting Electronic Funds Transfer payments; pre-qualification takes approximately one week and can be initiated by contacting Andrew Hale at 517-636-0092 or halea3@michigan.gov. All bids must be submitted online with detailed quote letters, and failure to include a quote letter will result in automatic disqualification. The bid was posted on November 21, 2025, with a due date of November 26, 2025. The State evaluates bids based on best price and value, meaning the lowest bidder may not receive the award if quality concerns or inability to meet requirements exist, and a PDF proof is required for approval prior to production.

No set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, minority-owned businesses, women-owned businesses, or other restricted categories are mentioned in the procurement documents. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation. All bids must be submitted on an F.O.B. Destination, prepaid basis with all costs for freight delivery to the state dock located at 7461 Crowner Drive, Lansing, Michigan 48913, with deliveries accepted Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., excluding standard holidays. Vendors are subject to standard Michigan contract terms requiring compliance with prevailing wage requirements where applicable, nondiscrimination standards, and maintenance of financial records for four years post-termination, with payment for undisputed invoices due within 45 calendar days of invoice receipt or final acceptance via Electronic Funds Transfer. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the available procurement documents, though the scope and specifications suggest a moderate-value production contract. The vendor's overs/unders policy stipulates that no underruns are permitted, and any overruns remain the vendor's financial responsibility.