Printing and Binding of Missouri Trout Tags

The Missouri Department of Conservation is soliciting bids under solicitation number MDC 0000000298SL for a firm fixed price blanket purchase agreement to provide printing and binding services for Missouri trout tags. The scope of work includes the production of 365,100 adult daily trout tags and 83,100 youth daily trout tags, with options for two additional renewal periods of the same quantities. The contractor must operate a printing facility within the continental United States and ensure all tags are produced in the proper numerical sequence. Key technical requirements include the ability to incorporate Department-provided QR codes and the provision of 100 sample tags. The contract emphasizes strict packaging and shipping standards, requiring tags to be shrink-wrapped in lots of 1,000 and shipped in 200lb test cartons on specific wooden warehouse pallets not exceeding four feet in height or 1,600 pounds. All shipments must be F.O.B. Destination, Freight Prepaid and Allowed. Award decisions will be based on a points-based evaluation of the lowest responsive supplier's price, with additional preferences given to Missouri-based firms and certified socioeconomic entities, such as Service-Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises or organizations for the blind and sheltered workshops. To be eligible for award, suppliers must be registered in MissouriBUYS and provide a Vendor No Tax Due certificate from the Missouri Department of Revenue, as well as registration with the Missouri Secretary of State. The original period of performance is one year from the date of award. Payments are processed within 30 calendar days of receiving a valid itemized invoice. Responses are due by November 12, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Time.