Mattresses for Higher Education

The State of South Dakota is conducting a multi-university procurement for mattress replacement across several state higher education institutions, specifically targeting South Dakota State University (SDSU), Dakota State University (DSU), Northern State University (NSU), and the University of South Dakota (USD). The contract opportunity requires the purchase and delivery of 385 total mattresses, with specific quantities for each institution: 75 for SDSU, 150 for DSU, 10 for NSU, and 150 for USD. The mattresses must be dual firmness foam, fire-retardant, and meet strict federal and state flammability standards, with a required minimum 2-year warranty. Each university has unique delivery windows between May and August 2024, with specific timeframes ranging from May 18 to August 7, 2024. Vendors must adhere to precise delivery specifications, including business hours of 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM and providing 24-hour advance notice. Additional technical requirements include fully recyclable materials, no mattress vents to prevent bed bug intrusion, and specific dimensional and material composition standards.

The procurement opportunity appears to be open to all qualified vendors without explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged businesses, though the South Dakota Vendor Manual suggests potential considerations for minority business enterprises. No incumbent vendors are identified in the documentation, and no specific budget range or award value is explicitly stated. The procurement will be governed by the policies outlined in the South Dakota Vendor Manual, which covers bidding procedures, contract formation, and compliance requirements. The contract appears to be a one-time purchase for mattress replacement across multiple state universities, with no mentioned options for contract renewal. Interested vendors must carefully review the individual specification sheets for each university, as requirements vary slightly between institutions. Proposals are due by May 3, 2024, with the opportunity posted on April 9, 2024, providing potential bidders approximately three weeks to prepare and submit their responses.