Trap, Sporting Clay, and Skeet Equipment

Pennington County and the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Department are seeking a comprehensive procurement for trap, sporting clay, and skeet shooting equipment for the Pete Lien & Sons Shooting Sports Complex located in Piedmont, South Dakota. The procurement involves multiple specific equipment acquisitions, including 30 Mattarelli brand Olympic Bunker Trap Machines, 3 Lincoln brand Infinity Skeet Sets (with 2 machines per set), and various sporting clay target machines such as 40 Infinity Sporter-400 Targets and 11 Rabbit/Chandelle Traps. All equipment must be delivered, installed, and accompanied by staff training by September 1, 2025, with bidders required to include travel-related expenses for a minimum of 4 days for setup, testing, and training. The procurement specifications are highly detailed, mandating specific brands, technical configurations, and precise equipment characteristics, such as voltage requirements, target capacities, and mounting specifications. The bid submission deadline is June 11, 2025, with equipment to be delivered FOB destination to the shooting sports complex at 14514 Bill Janklow Road in Piedmont, SD 57769.

The contract opportunity does not explicitly outline set-aside designations or restrictions for specific enterprise types, though the State of South Dakota's Vendor Manual suggests potential preferences for resident businesses and minority-owned enterprises. The detailed specifications indicate a preference for specific equipment brands like Lincoln and Mattarelli, which might limit competitive bidding. While no specific budget range is disclosed in the documentation, the comprehensive equipment list suggests a significant investment in sporting equipment infrastructure. The procurement appears to be part of a broader upgrade or establishment of a shooting sports facility, potentially indicating future expansion opportunities for successful vendors. Interested vendors must carefully review the detailed specifications in the attached documents, particularly the Vendor Manual, which outlines critical procurement policies, compliance requirements, and potential contract formation guidelines for state and local government contracts.