Bird Kill Tags (Labels) 2024-2025, Printing Project

The South Dakota Department of Game, Fish & Parks is seeking a vendor to print 500,000 Bird Kill Tags (Labels) for the 2024-2025 contract period. The procurement is specifically for printed labels on either Tyvek pressure sensitive 1073 labels or 4521 Enduro Classic labels, with precise technical specifications detailed in the attached Printing Specifications document. The contract requires the vendor to produce serially numbered labels with specific formatting and packaging requirements, to be delivered by July 11, 2024. Vendors are expected to provide detailed pricing information and may be required to submit a paper sample for review prior to contract award. The solicitation was posted on April 23, 2024, with proposals due by May 10, 2024, covering the jurisdictional area of Harding County, South Dakota. The procurement method appears to be a competitive bid process, with the state reserving the right to review and select the most appropriate vendor based on the submitted specifications and pricing.

While the procurement documents do not explicitly outline set-aside designations or specific restrictions on vendor participation, the State of South Dakota's Vendor Manual suggests an open competitive procurement process. No incumbent vendor is mentioned in the available documentation, and there are no clear indications of preferences for disadvantaged business enterprises or specific organizational types. The procurement appears to be a standard competitive bid for a specific printing service. Although a precise budget range is not specified, the scale of the project (500,000 labels) suggests a moderate-value contract. The contract is for a single year (2024-2025), with no explicit mention of renewal options, and covers the technical production of specialized bird kill tracking labels for the state's Game, Fish & Parks Department.