DNR game signage- 4 versions

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking a printing vendor to produce game area signage across multiple jurisdictions including Grand Traverse County and Lansing City. The procurement involves manufacturing 410 total signs in four distinct versions: 200 Game Area Rules signs (11" x 14"), 100 Parking Lot Open to Camping signs (18" x 6"), 100 Parking Lot Closed to Camping signs (18" x 6"), and 10 Game Area Map signs (24" x 37"). All signs must be printed on high-impact polystyrene plastic using UV inhibitor ink to ensure durability in outdoor conditions, with specific color printing requirements of 4/0c or 1/0c. The solicitation requires vendors to be pre-qualified and submit detailed cost estimates, with electronic PDF proofs mandatory. The bid deadline is April 4, 2025, with a required production turnaround of 10 business days after proof approval. Evaluation criteria will focus on best price and value, with the DNR reserving the right to reject bids that do not meet optimal quality standards or specific project requirements.

The contract opportunity appears to be open to pre-qualified vendors registered with the State of Michigan who can accept Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) payments. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, vendors must complete a pre-qualification process that takes approximately one week. The signs will be delivered to Bradley M. Schumann, Print Consultant, at the General Services Building in Dimondale, Michigan, with specific dock delivery requirements between 8:00 am and 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Vendors must provide electronic copies of materials in source software and PDF format, with strict packaging and labeling specifications. Though a specific budget range is not disclosed, the project involves producing 410 signs across four different versions, suggesting a moderate-scale printing contract. Invoicing will be conducted electronically, and vendors must comply with the state's comprehensive print and mail management terms and conditions.