Spring Trees, 2025

The State of South Dakota, specifically through Kingsbury County, is seeking vendors for a Spring Trees, 2025 contract opportunity focused on supplying and delivering trees to various Game, Fish, and Parks (GFP) locations across the state. The procurement is scheduled for bid submission between December 5, 2024, and December 18, 2024, with a specific focus on tree delivery in spring 2025. Potential vendors must carefully review the attached "Ship To Locations.pdf" document, which provides detailed shipping addresses for 29 state park facilities, ensuring precise delivery coordination. Vendors interested in participating must be familiar with the state's procurement protocols outlined in the "SDVendorManual_20231117.pdf", which details submission requirements, contract formation processes, and performance expectations. The procurement appears to follow standard state procedures, likely utilizing a Request for Quotation (RFQ) or Invitation for Bid (IFB) method, depending on the total contract value.

South Dakota's procurement policies demonstrate a preference for resident businesses and manufacturers when price, quality, and service are substantially equal. Vendors must be registered in the state's electronic procurement system (ESM Solutions) and comply with specific requirements including potential bid security, performance bonds, and maintenance of appropriate insurance coverage. While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided documents, the state typically supports fair competition and may have provisions for disadvantaged business enterprises. The contract will likely involve delivery to multiple state park locations, suggesting a need for vendors with logistical capabilities across diverse geographic areas. Although the exact budget range is not specified, vendors should be prepared to provide competitive pricing and meet the state's strict performance standards, with payment terms following the South Dakota Prompt Payment Act, which requires payment within 45 days of goods/services acceptance.