DNR daily lock permit

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Parks and Recreation Division is seeking a vendor to print 3,000 daily lock permits for the 2026 calendar year. The specific procurement requires printing salmon-colored 7 pt index stock permits measuring 2 x 4-1/4", sequentially numbered from DL32501-DL35500, with horizontal perforation, stapled in books of 50, and packaged in boxes of 1,000 with exterior carton numbering. The contract mandates strict security protocols for permit production, including comprehensive accountability measures to prevent loss, theft, or unauthorized reproduction. Electronic camera-ready art will be provided by the Parks and Recreation Division and sent to DMB Print & Graphic, with completed permits to be shipped to the Cheboygan Field Office. The solicitation was posted on September 17, 2025, with proposals due by September 22, 2025, requiring vendors to maintain a reviewable security system and provide detailed tracking of any overruns, duplicates, or spoilage for state audit purposes.

While no specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are explicitly mentioned in the documentation, vendors must be registered with the State of Michigan and capable of accepting electronic funds transfer (EFT) payments. The procurement appears to be open to qualified print and mail management vendors who can meet the stringent specifications outlined in the contract documents. The vendor must return printing plates and negatives to the Parks and Recreation Division upon order completion and adhere to the standard contract terms detailed in the attached documentation. Though no specific award value is listed, the contract involves printing 3,000 permits, suggesting a relatively modest procurement. Potential bidders should carefully review the Standard Contract Terms - Short Form and Print & Mail Management Terms & Conditions, which outline comprehensive requirements for vendor performance, including delivery protocols, invoicing procedures, and compliance expectations.