Spring Trees, 2026

The State of South Dakota is seeking a vendor to supply and deliver trees to designated state parks through a procurement opportunity named "Spring Trees, 2026". The contract, posted on November 21, 2025, with proposals due by December 9, 2025, requires vendors to deliver trees to 27 state park and recreational areas across the state, as detailed in the attached "Ship To Locations.pdf" document. Potential contractors must be prepared to distribute trees to diverse locations ranging from Fort Sisseton in the northeast to Angostura in the southwest, coordinating directly with specific park managers for delivery logistics. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly outlined in the provided documents, the state's Vendor Manual indicates that awards will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with the state reserving the right to award partial or total bids. Vendors must be registered in the state's electronic procurement system and comply with South Dakota Secretary of State corporate registration requirements before contract award.

The procurement opportunity does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations, but the South Dakota Vendor Manual suggests preferences for resident businesses and South Dakota-manufactured goods when price and quality are substantially equal. Contractors must maintain general liability, workers compensation, and automobile liability insurance during contract performance and be prepared to provide insurance certificates upon request. The state's procurement policies emphasize non-discrimination and compliance with federal equal employment opportunity guidelines. While no specific budget range or award value is provided for the "Spring Trees, 2026" contract, vendors should be prepared to submit pricing on an F.O.B. destination basis with all transportation and delivery costs prepaid. The contract will likely follow standard state procurement terms, potentially structured as a semiannual or annual agreement, with the possibility of extension up to one year with 60 days' written notice.