Global Position System Equipment

The State of South Dakota Office of Procurement Management is requesting bids on Global Positioning System equipment under IFB 26IFB19834, with proposals due September 1, 2026. Awards may be made to multiple vendors, with each manufacturer potentially receiving an award; if multiple vendors submit the same manufacturer, the vendor offering the best price including discount shall be awarded.

The scope encompasses a full-line GPS product offering including receivers, radios, controls, software, warranties, and accessories such as antennas, power supplies, mounts, adapters, cases, backpacks, and miscellaneous items. Vendors must submit a current-year published catalog (preferably 2025 or 2026) indicating the price list number and date, along with completed Excel spreadsheet detailing customer pricing for highlighted columns. Vendors must state in their electronic bid the percentage discount being provided against the retail price list. All products and equipment must carry a minimum industry standard manufacturer's warranty including parts and labor.

The State currently purchases GPS equipment from Seco, Juniper, and Trimble manufacturers. This is an annual contract utilizing vendor catalogs to provide discounted pricing for individual items and volume purchases. The awarded vendor may update the catalog throughout the contract term with new products and discontinued items, subject to Office of Procurement Management approval.

Pricing must be firm fixed price with all costs including transportation and delivery prepaid by the contractor to the destination point (F.O.B. end of tailgate). The state is exempt from federal and state taxes; vendors must not include such taxes in bid prices except for gasoline. The State of South Dakota Office of Procurement Management reserves the right to award single items, groups of items, or the total bid; reject any and all bids in whole or in part; waive technical irregularities if in the State's best interests; and consider past performance in evaluation. Awards shall be made to responsive vendors on an all-or-none basis within 45 days.