Live Haul Tank

Brown County, South Dakota is seeking to procure a live haul tank through a competitive bidding process with a proposal due date of November 5, 2024. The procurement opportunity, identified by State Local Contract Opportunity ID 671638067769218a3c070c14, specifically requires the purchase and delivery of a specialized fish transport tank for the McNenny State Fish Hatchery. The tank must have precise specifications, including a 650-gallon capacity, a single 12" Valterra rear discharge, 1/4" thick inner tank walls, and 1/8" outer aluminum skin. Additional required features include a gasketed flush-fit lid with stainless steel toggle clamps, two Fresh Flo Corp Model TT Aerators, and two 27.5" air stones. The tank must be delivered by May 1, 2025, with agency contacts Jill Voorhees and Nathan Huysman overseeing the procurement process. Potential vendors must thoroughly review the detailed specifications document (24IFB11664.pdf) to ensure complete compliance with the technical requirements.

While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions are explicitly noted in the procurement documents, the State of South Dakota's Vendor Manual indicates a preference for resident businesses and goods manufactured within the state. The procurement follows standard state purchasing protocols, potentially involving evaluations based on technical compliance, delivery capabilities, and overall responsiveness to the specified requirements. No incumbent vendor information is provided, and no specific budget range is detailed in the available documentation. Interested vendors must be prepared to demonstrate technical capability to construct a highly specialized fish transport tank meeting the precise engineering and functional specifications outlined in the procurement documents. Potential bidders should carefully review the South Dakota Vendor Manual (SDVendorManual_20231117.pdf) to understand the state's procurement processes, including bidding procedures, contract formation, and payment terms.