Pre Cast Concrete Boat Ramp Planks

The State of South Dakota is issuing Invitation for Bid (IFB) 26IFB19772 for the supply and delivery of pre-cast concrete boat ramp planks to six designated state parks and recreation areas across South Dakota. The procurement requires the delivery of 252 total units of 3' x 20' pre-cast concrete boat ramp planks to Roy Lake State Park-West Unit (56 units by September 1, 2026), Lewis and Clark Recreation Area-Gavins Point Unit (54 units by September 1, 2027), North Rush Lake Access Area (13 units by August 1, 2026), LaFramboise Island Causeway (41 units by September 1, 2027), Shadehill Recreation Area-Ketterlings Point (44 units by July 1, 2027), and Lighthouse Point Lakeside Use Area (44 units by October 1, 2026). The pre-cast concrete planks must meet detailed technical specifications regarding material composition, compressive strength, freeze-thaw resistance, and surface finish standards to ensure durability and safety for recreational watercraft launching in state park settings. Bidders must comply with all stated material specifications, manufacturing standards, and delivery requirements, with testing and inspection provisions required to verify that delivered planks meet established standards prior to acceptance and installation. The bid due date is April 21, 2026, with the primary agency contact being Greg Otkin at (605) 773-4237. Awards will be made within forty-five days of bid opening to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with pricing quoted as firm fixed price, F.O.B. destination.

The South Dakota procurement process requires all bidders to register with the state's electronic procurement system and comply with both state and federal non-discrimination requirements. Vendors must utilize minority business enterprises for contracts exceeding $5,000 and maintain adequate liability and workers compensation insurance. The State of South Dakota is exempt from federal and state taxes, which should not be included in bid prices. No specific incumbent vendors, set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises, or budget range information is provided in the procurement documents. Bidders are responsible for delivery within the specified timeframes for each location, with payment made in accordance with the South Dakota Prompt Payment Act, with interest accruing at one and one-half percent per month on invoices unpaid beyond forty-five days. All necessary permits and licenses for manufacturing and delivery of the pre-cast concrete boat ramp planks remain the responsibility of the selected bidder.