IC 2026 snowmobile permit decals

The State of Michigan, specifically the Department of Technology, Management & Budget (DTMB) Printing Services, is seeking bids for the production of 100,000 snowmobile permit decals for the 2026 license year. The procurement requires vendors to produce decals with precise specifications, including a 1.875" x 3.5" finish size, sequential numbering from 000001-100000, and unique barcodes. The decals must be printed on 3 mil Matte White Synthetic material with 2 mil clear UV overlamination, featuring a custom silver hologram strip and security tamper cuts. Key printing requirements include using Pantone 0821c and black inks, with Data Matrix ECC200 format barcodes capable of grade A scanning. Delivery is split between two locations: 65,000 units to Lansing, MI, and 35,000 units to Elgin, IL, with specific packaging and labeling instructions. The bid is due on March 26, 2025, with the contract expiring on September 30, 2026. Vendor qualifications include being within a 2-hour drive of Lansing, MI, conducting a press check, and securely destroying all printing waste onsite.

The solicitation appears to be open to prequalified vendors, with no specific set-aside designations mentioned in the documentation. Vendors must be registered with the State of Michigan and accept electronic funds transfer (EFT) payments. The pre-qualification process takes approximately one week and requires vendors to contact specific Print & Mail Management representatives. While no incumbent vendors are explicitly listed, the contract will be awarded based on best price and value among prequalified bidders. Although a specific budget range is not provided, the project involves producing 100,000 permit decals for the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Vendors must comply with extensive technical specifications, including electronic bid submission, detailed documentation requirements, and strict delivery protocols to the General Services Building dock in Lansing, Michigan. The total project value is not disclosed, but it represents an annual contract for snowmobile trail permit decal production.