Base Course Gravel, CSP

The State of South Dakota, specifically through Harding County, is soliciting a procurement opportunity for base course gravel to be delivered to Custer State Park. The contract opportunity, identified as 66ad3c74dc27b58f490a41da, was posted on June 12, 2023, with a response deadline of June 22, 2023. The procurement involves purchasing and delivering base course gravel with specific gradation requirements, with two potential tonnage options of either 2,000 or 2,500 tons. Deliveries are scheduled between June 26th and July 7th, with the final tonnage amount to be determined by Custer State Park. The work requires vendors to furnish all necessary labor, tools, equipment, and materials for gravel surfacing at designated locations. Successful contractors will be paid per ton of gravel, and tonnage weight tickets will be mandatory for payment verification. The procurement follows the state's standard bidding protocols as outlined in the South Dakota Vendor Manual, which includes processes for sealed bid submissions and evaluation.

While the procurement documents do not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises, the South Dakota Vendor Manual indicates a preference for resident businesses and goods manufactured within the state. The manual requires a standard $50 annual vendor registration fee for participation in state procurement opportunities. No incumbent vendors are mentioned in the provided documentation, and no specific budget range or award value is detailed for this gravel procurement contract. The specifications suggest this is a straightforward supply contract with clear delivery and quantity parameters. Vendors will need to comply with the state's procurement guidelines, demonstrate the ability to meet precise gravel gradation specifications, and provide appropriate documentation such as weight tickets to receive payment. The contract appears to be structured as a standard state procurement opportunity with standard terms and conditions as outlined in the vendor manual.