Fish Cleaning Station

The State of South Dakota's Department of Game, Fish and Parks is seeking to procure a single fish cleaning station through Invitation for Bid (IFB) 23IFB8761, with proposals due by May 18, 2023. The specific procurement is for a Barracuda III Model 60139 fish cleaning station or an equivalent unit to be delivered to Fort Pierre, South Dakota. The station's detailed specifications include dual 8-inch grinder inlet chutes, Sanalite cutting boards, a 60-inch by 139-inch main cutting table, an ADA-compliant 48-inch by 20-inch end-mounted cutting table, automatic basin and inlet bowl flush nozzles, four 60-inch side-mount spray hoses, and four 120V GFCI convenience outlets. Additional features encompass a heavy-duty dual-shaft 5HP waste grinder and the Barracuda Intelligent Control System. The procurement follows the guidelines outlined in the State of South Dakota Vendor Manual, which details formal bidding processes, submission requirements, and vendor registration protocols.

The contract opportunity does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation. While the Vendor Manual discusses corporate registration requirements and includes a $50 annual registration fee, no explicit limitations on respondent types are evident in the provided documentation. The procurement appears to be an open competitive bid for a specialized fish cleaning station, with potential vendors required to meet the technical specifications outlined in the bid document. No incumbent vendor information or specific budget range was disclosed in the available materials. Interested vendors must complete vendor registration, comply with the state's procurement guidelines, and submit a proposal that meets or exceeds the detailed technical specifications for the fish cleaning station by the May 18, 2023 deadline. Vendors should carefully review the specification document to ensure their proposed solution fully meets the technical requirements for the Fort Pierre location.