Washers for Correctional Facility

The State of South Dakota, specifically the Mike Durfee State Prison located in Springfield within Brown County, is seeking bids for the purchase, delivery, and installation of four Milnor 42026 V6Z, 140 LB Washer Extractors or equivalent units. The procurement is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) with solicitation number 23IFB8900, requiring detailed technical specifications including MilTouch controller, inverter drive, extraction capabilities up to 300 G forces, and RinSave water-saving technology. Vendors must ensure the new washers fit the current facility infrastructure, with the prison handling disposal of existing units. The bid requires comprehensive services including shipping, installation, and on-site training for facility staff. Interested vendors must submit sealed bids by July 11, 2023, with a required delivery timeframe of 60-90 days after bid acceptance. All bidding vendors must complete a background check and sign a Department of Corrections Release and Waiver of Liability form to gain facility access for installation.

No specific set-aside designations or preferences for disadvantaged business enterprises are explicitly stated in the procurement documents. The bid appears open to all qualified vendors capable of meeting the technical specifications and facility requirements. Vendors are prohibited from being owned or controlled by certain foreign entities per South Dakota Executive Order 2023-02. While no incumbent vendor is mentioned, the procurement requires strict adherence to the State of South Dakota Office of Procurement Management's vendor guidelines. The contract will be established through a purchase order, with pricing remaining firm for a minimum of 30 days. Though no specific budget range is provided, the procurement involves four industrial-grade washer extractors with comprehensive delivery and installation services. The State reserves the right to reject any bids that do not fully comply with the specified technical and procedural requirements.