Snowmobile Lease

The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) is seeking bids for a snowmobile lease opportunity in Kingsbury County, specifically requesting eight 2025 model year snowmobiles for the Black Hills snowmobile trails program. The procurement involves leasing four Ranger Snowmobiles, three Groomer Snowmobiles, and one Administrative Snowmobile, with a two-year lease agreement running from November 1st, 2024, through June 30th, 2026. Vendors must provide snowmobiles that meet detailed specifications outlined in the 10390_specs.pdf document, with a mandatory buy-out option available at the end of the second year. The procurement timeline indicates a bid submission deadline of March 22nd, 2024, with payment structured in two equal installments: the first due upon snowmobile receipt and the second due on November 1st, 2025. Potential bidders should carefully review the attached SDVendorManual_20211221.pdf, which outlines the state's procurement policies, registration requirements, and vendor expectations.

While no specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are explicitly mentioned in the provided documentation, the State of South Dakota Vendor Manual suggests potential preferences for resident businesses and minority-owned enterprises. No incumbent vendors are identified in the current procurement documents. The total project value is not directly specified, but the lease involves eight snowmobiles across different functional categories. Interested vendors must complete the state's vendor registration process, which includes a $50 annual fee, and ensure compliance with the Office of Procurement Management's guidelines. Potential bidders should be prepared to demonstrate their ability to meet the technical specifications for each snowmobile type, including performance capabilities for ranger, groomer, and administrative models required for the Black Hills snowmobile trails program.