2026 South Dakota Park Entrance Licenses-Print Project

The South Dakota Department of Game, Fish & Parks is seeking a printing vendor to produce two types of park entrance licenses for the 2026 calendar year: 180,000 resident annual park entrance licenses and 60,000 nonresident annual park entrance licenses. The procurement requires precise specifications, including 2-5/8" x 4-1/2" decals with consecutive numbering, printed using four-color process with sun-fast inks on permanent acrylic adhesive material. Deliverables must include 75,000-140,000 resident licenses bound in 25-license books with manila tag covers, 40,000 unbound resident licenses in 100-license bundles, 50,000 nonresident licenses bound in books of 25, and 10,000 unbound nonresident licenses grouped in 100-license bundles. All printing and materials must be guaranteed for 12 months, with a firm delivery deadline of August 1, 2025, to the Game, Fish & Parks Warehouse in Ft. Pierre, SD. The solicitation requires bidders to submit color charts, detailed proofs, and sample finished books for agency review prior to final production. The proposal submission deadline is April 15, 2025, with the opportunity posted on March 21, 2025.

The contract opportunity does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The vendor manual suggests potential preferences for resident businesses and manufacturers, but no definitive set-asides are specified for this particular procurement. While the exact budget range is not disclosed, the project involves producing approximately 240,000 total park entrance licenses, which indicates a substantial printing contract. The state's vendor manual emphasizes open competition and fair procurement practices, requiring vendors to register through an electronic procurement system and comply with state and federal regulations. Potential bidders must demonstrate capability to meet precise printing specifications, including die-cutting, numbering, and packaging requirements. Vendors will need to provide appropriate insurance and understand the state's payment terms and potential penalties for non-compliance. The procurement appears to be open to qualified printing vendors who can meet the stringent technical and logistical requirements outlined in the specification documents.