GF&P Walk-In Area Signs and GPA Sign Order

The South Dakota Department of Game, Fish & Parks (GF&P) is seeking a vendor to produce high-quality printed signs for their Annual Walk-In Area and Game Production Area (GPA) Sign Order. The procurement involves manufacturing 25 different sign types across three sizes (10"x14", 12"x18", and 6"x10"), constructed from .125 ga high-density linear polyethylene with UV inhibitors and a urethane clearcoat. Sign quantities range from 25 to 750 units per design, including Walk-In Area signs, directional signs, and regulatory signs, with specific requirements for background colors, logos, and artwork. The signs must be silk-screened with legends and guaranteed against fading, bleeding, or clearcoat flaking for a minimum of three years under normal outdoor conditions. The contract requires delivery of all signs to various regional offices throughout South Dakota by May 1, 2025, with the solicitation posted on February 21, 2025, and proposals due by March 18, 2025. The primary contact for this opportunity is Mark Norton, who can be reached at 605-773-3096 or Mark.Norton@state.sd.us.

The procurement appears to be open to all qualified vendors, with the State of South Dakota providing preference to resident businesses and goods manufactured within the state when price, quality, and service are substantially equal. While no specific set-aside designations were explicitly mentioned in the documentation, vendors must comply with state procurement guidelines, including registration through ESM Solutions' online procurement system and potential requirements to register with the South Dakota Secretary of State. The contract will be divided into two billing categories: Walk-In Area program signs to be invoiced to Mark Norton in Pierre, SD, and Game Production Area signs to be billed directly to regional offices under separate project codes. Although a precise budget range was not specified, the comprehensive nature of the sign order suggests a significant contract value. Vendors must be prepared to meet stringent technical specifications, provide high-quality materials, and demonstrate capability to produce and deliver signs across multiple locations within the specified timeframe.