Fish Transport Tank

South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks is soliciting bids on one SEFMA (Southeast Fisheries Management Area) fish transport tank under IFB 26IFB19928, with proposals due September 10, 2026 and delivery required by May 1, 2027.

The tank must be constructed from 5052 grade aluminum with three separate parallel compartments, each holding 250–260 gallons working capacity, external dimensions of 76" W × 40" H × 98" L, 1.5" to 2" insulated walls, a 1/4" thick inner tank wall, and 1/8" outer aluminum skin. Each compartment includes a 27" long by at least 17" wide lid with rubber seals and toggle latches, a 10" diameter port with knife gate valve and camlock dust cap, continuous piano-style hinges, gas shocks, and ram air vents at front and rear. The tank must be equipped with three DC 12-V Model TT Fresh Flo aerators mounted at the front end with mesh cages and wired into a switch box; six ceramic stone diffusers (two per tank) mounted on the tank floor; and three oxygen flowmeters mounted on the front passenger side with protective boxes. Delivery is FOB Destination with no paint finish on the aluminum construction.

Delivery is to South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks at 5316 W 60th Street N, Sioux Falls, SD 57107. Bidders must register on the state bidders' list through the electronic procurement system at no cost and select appropriate commodity categories to receive solicitation notices. All bids must be submitted by the specified deadline; late submissions are rejected regardless of circumstances. Award will be made within 45 days of bid opening to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder. The State of South Dakota is exempt from federal and state taxes and should not be charged such taxes in pricing except for gasoline. Vendors must comply with South Dakota Secretary of State corporate registration requirements before contract award unless claiming exemptions.