Fish rulers

The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) is seeking a vendor to print and deliver fish ruler bumper stickers for freshwater and saltwater fishing regulations, with a solicitation targeting an annual production of approximately 51,000 rulers consisting of 6,000 freshwater rulers (36" x 3") and 45,000 saltwater rulers (37" x 3"). The procurement is specific to Richland County and will cover a one-year contract with four potential one-year renewal options, running from February 26, 2025, to February 25, 2029. The rulers must be printed on pressure-sensitive coated white vinyl with four-mil back adhesive using cast vinyl to prevent shrinking, and must include specific PMS background colors with white text that maintains color vibrancy for at least one year in extreme weather conditions. Bids are due by February 25, 2025, at 10:00 am EST, with questions accepted until February 4, 2025. The solicitation requires unit pricing for both regular production and reprint costs in 500-unit lots, with delivery mandated within 30 days of artwork receipt to multiple locations in West Columbia and Charleston, SC.

The solicitation includes preferences for South Carolina resident vendors, SC/US end-product preferences, and resident contractor preferences, which may provide competitive advantages to local businesses. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned in the documents. The estimated historical costs for these rulers have been $21,420 for 45,000 saltwater rulers in 2024 and $4,800 for 6,000 freshwater rulers in 2023, suggesting a potential annual contract value around $26,220. There are no minimum order requirements, and the artwork for the rulers will be available on www.procurement.sc.gov. The contract award will be posted on February 25, 2025, and offerors must hold their offers open for a minimum of 90 calendar days after the opening date. Potential vendors should note that orders are contingent upon legislative session completion and funding availability, with the first order expected in July 2025.