Engineered Wood Fiber

The South Dakota Game, Fish & Parks Division of Parks/Recreation is soliciting bids for the procurement of 1,000 cubic yards of engineered wood fiber (EWF) to be delivered to 13 different state park and recreation areas across Jerauld and Kingsbury Counties. The engineered wood fiber is specifically intended for use as protective surfacing under and around playground equipment, with strict requirements for product quality and safety. Manufacturers must comply with ASTM standards for accessibility, impact attenuation, and safety surfacing, and provide toxicity test data demonstrating compliance with current playground safety guidelines. The vendor must carry $1 million in product liability insurance and provide a 2-year limited product warranty. Delivery is scheduled between April 15 and May 15, 2024, with vendors required to contact each drop point at least 2 days prior to delivery to confirm exact drop locations. The bid solicitation (24IFB10156) was posted on February 15, 2024, with proposals due by February 29, 2024.

While the documentation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or preferences, the South Dakota Vendor Manual suggests potential preferences for resident businesses and goods manufactured within the state. No incumbent vendors are identified in the provided documentation, and no specific budget range or award value is explicitly stated. The procurement appears to be an open competitive bidding process that will likely be awarded based on compliance with technical specifications, delivery capabilities, and potentially pricing considerations. Potential bidders must be registered vendors with the South Dakota Office of Procurement Management and must demonstrate the ability to meet the stringent product specifications for engineered wood fiber. The contract appears structured as a firm fixed-price procurement with potential for future extensions, though specific contract duration is not detailed in the available documents.