OLE Hunter Safety Education Manuals

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is seeking to procure 30,000 copies of the "Today's Hunter" education student manual through a small purchase with sole source conditions. The requested manual is a copyrighted product of Kalkomey Enterprises, LLC, which is the only company that publishes the required print student manual for purchase by state agencies. The vendor will be responsible for providing a companion internet course, writing the text, developing exam questions, creating graphics, designing the cover and layout, and allowing the state to approve all content. The vendor must also update information, provide color proofs, and allow the state to use the graphics for informational activities. The contract term is not specified, and the procurement has a posted due date of July 31, 2024.

This opportunity is restricted to Kalkomey Enterprises, LLC as the sole source provider of the required student manual. No set-aside designations or restrictions on other types of organizations are mentioned. The incumbent vendor or current contractor is not explicitly identified, and the contract value or budget range is not provided in the information given.