2027 michigan state park non-resident annual motor vehicle

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is soliciting bids for the production and distribution of 2027 Non-Resident Annual Motor Vehicle permits for Michigan state parks, with bids due September 30, 2026.

All bids must be submitted online by pre-qualified vendors registered with the State of Michigan and capable of accepting Electronic Funds Transfer payments. Pre-qualification requires approximately one week and can be arranged by contacting Andrew Hale at 517-636-0092 or halea3@michigan.gov. Vendors must comply with the State of Michigan Print & Mail Management Terms and Conditions, which establish strict operational requirements including F.O.B. Destination, prepaid shipping to 7461 Crowner Drive, Lansing, Michigan 48913; single-face hardwood pallet specifications (44" to 48" length, 36" to 48" width, maximum 5'6" height including pallet, maximum 4,000 gross pounds); detailed carton labeling with commodity numbers, descriptions, purchase order numbers, and piece counts; and dock operations Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., excluding standard holidays. Electronic copies of all materials must be provided in source software format with revisions, fonts, and images, as well as in PDF format.

The scope covers permit design, production, and distribution across approximately 70 state park locations. Total production quantity is 90,450 permits allocated across regional management districts, with delivery required to meet the 2027 permit year start. Specifications address physical dimensions, material composition, printing standards, color specifications, lamination or protective coatings, durability standards for outdoor conditions, security features to prevent counterfeiting, barcode or digital encoding for compatibility with existing state park scanning and verification systems, and quality control procedures.

The State of Michigan Standard Contract Terms apply, establishing final inspection and acceptance within 30 calendar days of delivery, vendor responsibility for correcting defects or replacing non-conforming deliverables within 10 calendar days, payment within 45 calendar days of invoice or final acceptance (whichever is later), and state ownership of all intellectual property developed during performance. The state reserves the right to terminate for cause or for convenience without penalty.