Shooting Range Benches and Stools

Pennington County and the South Dakota State Shooting Sports Complex are seeking a vendor to manufacture and deliver 124 shooting range benches with 248 accompanying stools through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) process designated as 25IFB13269. The procurement requires precise manufacturing specifications, including construction using 3/8" thick A36 Steel for the main structure and 304 Stainless Steel for tops and feet, with a bare metal mill finish and no paint or powder coating. Specific design modifications include removing cupholders from bench top corners and installing removable name plates capable of accommodating up to 17 sponsor names. The design template is available for purchase from meetyououtside.com, and vendors must adhere to the detailed specifications outlined in the bid documents. Delivery is mandatory to the facility located at 14514 Bill Janklow Road, Piedmont, SD by August 22, 2025, with the first delivery requiring 53 pre-designated sponsor name plates. The bid response deadline is February 20, 2025, and vendors may direct questions to Andy Mobley at the South Dakota Office of Procurement Management.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The South Dakota Vendor Manual suggests a preference for resident businesses and manufacturers when all other factors are equal, which could provide a slight competitive advantage to local vendors. While no specific budget range is disclosed, the comprehensive specifications and required customization suggest a potentially significant contract value. Vendors must be registered with the state's electronic procurement system (ESM Solutions) and comply with standard state procurement requirements, including maintaining appropriate insurance coverage and tax compliance. The state reserves the right to produce the remaining 71 bench name plates over the subsequent year, with unidentified sponsor benches to display "South Dakota GFP" branding. Interested vendors must carefully review all addenda, particularly Addendum 2, which provides critical details about name plate production and delivery expectations.