GF&P Walk-In Area Signs and GPA Sign Order

The South Dakota Department of Game, Fish & Parks is soliciting bids through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) procurement for the design, printing, and delivery of Walk-In Area Signs and Game Production Area (GPA) Sign orders. The procurement encompasses 19 distinct sign types totaling approximately 3,675 units across four regional offices (Rapid City, Chamberlain/Mobridge/Fort Pierre, Sioux Falls, and Aberdeen/Watertown), with delivery required by May 1, 2026. Signs must be manufactured from high-density linear polyethylene or plastic-reinforced fiberglass featuring UV inhibitors, silk-screened legends, rounded corners, mounting holes, and urethane clearcoat finishes in two standard sizes (10" X 14" and 12" X 18") with background colors including white, red, orange, yellow, and blue. All signs must include a three-year guarantee against fading, bleeding, or clearcoat flaking under normal outdoor conditions, and vendors must provide artwork proofs prior to production. The scope includes approximately 2,475 walk-in area sign units assigned to Mark Norton in Pierre under project code 0008-10601170 and approximately 1,200 Game Production Area and related sign units distributed across four regional project codes (0008-10608101 through 0008-10608104). The bid submission deadline is March 19, 2026, and contract awards for IFBs will be made within forty-five days to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder; evaluation criteria prioritize price as the primary factor in accordance with South Dakota procurement regulations.

The South Dakota Vendor Manual does not indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions limiting bidder participation based on business classification or disadvantaged enterprise status; however, all prospective vendors must register with the state's electronic procurement system through ESM Solutions and comply with South Dakota Secretary of State corporate registration requirements prior to contract award. Vendors must submit required documentation including federal tax identification information (Form W-9), non-discrimination certifications, and proof of general liability, workers compensation, and automobile liability insurance. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation documents, and no existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements are specified. The procurement does not establish a specific budget range or award value; however, as this is an IFB for a multi-unit manufacturing and delivery contract of substantial scope, the total contract value likely exceeds the $50,000 threshold triggering formal sealed bid advertising requirements. All bids must be submitted prior to the March 19, 2026 closing date and time, with late submissions automatically rejected, and delivery of all items is required within thirty days of order receipt unless otherwise specified, with all signs required to be new and of current production.