Lamps, SDSU

South Dakota State University (SDSU) Brookings is soliciting bids for the supply and delivery of specified lamps through a competitive procurement process. The opportunity was posted on February 5, 2026, with a submission deadline of February 25, 2026. This procurement falls under South Dakota's standard procurement procedures as outlined in the state's Vendor Manual, which establishes that purchases are categorized by dollar threshold: Request for Quotation (RFQ) for purchases not exceeding $50,000, Invitation for Bid (IFB) for purchases exceeding $50,000, and Request for Proposal (RFP) where competitive sealed bidding is not practicable. The deliverable consists of specified lamps to be supplied and delivered to the SDSU Brookings campus. Vendors must be registered on South Dakota's electronic bidders' list maintained by ESM Solutions at no cost to participate. All bids must be submitted by the February 25, 2026 deadline, with late submissions rejected regardless of circumstances. The State reserves the right to award the contract to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder based on the procurement method utilized.

All vendors must comply with South Dakota corporate registration requirements and provide non-discrimination certifications and compliance assurances under applicable federal and state civil rights laws before transacting business with the state. Vendors are responsible for obtaining all necessary permits and licenses and must provide general liability, workers compensation, and automobile liability insurance as required. South Dakota grants preference to resident businesses and goods manufactured in South Dakota when price, quality, and service are substantially equal. All awarded contracts are subject to the South Dakota Prompt Payment Act, which requires payment within forty-five days of receipt and acceptance or as otherwise specified in individual contracts, with interest accruing at 1.5 percent monthly on overdue payments after thirty days. Contract terms vary based on procurement type, with statewide price contracts typically lasting six months to one year. The specific budget allocation or award value for this lamp procurement opportunity was not disclosed in the available documentation.