Bulk Dryer

Dakota Bioproducts Innovation Institute (Dakota BioWorx) and South Dakota State University are seeking proposals for a bulk dryer system to be procured for Brown County, South Dakota. The project requires a bulk dryer with a minimum capacity of 30 liters of wet material per batch and the ability to process at least 90 liters of wet material within an 8-hour period. The procurement is specifically for equipment procurement, delivery, and start-up support, with no installation services required. Evaluation criteria will include compliance with the User Requirement Specification (URS), pricing, lead time, and the vendor's experience and track record relevant to the equipment. The request for proposals was posted on June 24, 2024, with bid submissions due by July 8, 2024, and should be submitted to three specific contacts: Craig Arnold, Greg Opdahl, and Bobby Markham via their provided email addresses.

The contract opportunity is partially funded by the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration and is subject to federal regulations, including the Buy America provision and restrictions on interactions with prohibited entities. Vendors must certify compliance with these federal requirements and use food-grade materials in the bulk dryer system. The system must include specific technical capabilities, such as data logging for temperature and food-grade validation, and must be designed for easy cleaning. While no specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are explicitly mentioned, the procurement appears to be open to qualified vendors who can meet the technical specifications and federal compliance standards. No specific budget range or award value is provided in the available documentation, though the procurement is focused on a specialized scientific equipment procurement for bioproduct development.