Fish Cleaning Stations, GFP

The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Department is seeking to procure two QM&M Fish Cleaning Station Barracuda I Model 60115 units, with specific delivery locations at Farm Island Recreation Area in Pierre and Roy Lake State Park. Each stainless-steel fish cleaning station is a comprehensive unit featuring a 60" x 115" main cutting table, an ADA-compliant 30" x 20" end-mounted cutting table, dual 6-inch grinder inlets, and four 60-inch side-mount spray hoses with GFCI convenience outlets. The equipment includes a heavy-duty dual-shaft waste grinder powered by a 2HP/230V AC motor with counter-rotating 60 RPM shafts equipped with 15 hardened cutters, capable of operating on single or three-phase power. The Barracuda Intelligent Control System provides advanced features such as programmable grinding and post-flush times, automatic jam release functionality, and usage statistics tracking. The contract opportunity was posted on January 13, 2026, with proposals due by January 27, 2026, and requires delivery to the specific state park locations. Vendors must comply with South Dakota's procurement policies, including registration on the state's electronic procurement system and adherence to state vendor guidelines.

The procurement appears open to all qualified vendors, with South Dakota law providing potential preferences to resident businesses and goods manufactured within the state when price, quality, and service are substantially equal. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned in the provided documentation. Potential bidders must be registered with the South Dakota Secretary of State and complete vendor registration in the state's electronic procurement system. The state will utilize standard procurement methods, likely an Invitation for Bid (IFB) process given the specific equipment specifications. While exact budget ranges are not disclosed, the procurement includes comprehensive equipment with delivery, featuring a lockable winter cover, optional discharge adapter, and JamRam component. Contractors will need to demonstrate compliance with state procurement regulations, including non-discrimination certifications, Equal Employment Opportunity requirements, and appropriate insurance coverage. The state reserves the right to award the contract based on the most advantageous offer and can reject any or all bids if deemed in the state's best interest.