Washers for Higher Education

The University of South Dakota (USD) in Vermillion is seeking competitive bids for the procurement of 30 commercial top-load washers to be installed in various student residence halls. The solicitation requires washing machines that are card-ready and compatible with the campus's BlackBoard card system, must have a minimum 16-pound capacity, and be energy-star compliant. Specific technical requirements include commercial-grade equipment with detailed specifications around dimensions, controls, and warranties. The procurement includes separate pricing for equipment, delivery, and installation, with strict timeline requirements: all machines must be delivered by July 1, 2023, and installation (if required) must be completed by July 15, 2023. USD reserves the right to reject any or all bids and can award for equipment only or equipment and installation. Vendors must be prepared to provide additional machines at the bid price for up to 60 days after the award, and the successful bidder will be responsible for removing and relocating existing machines to a USD surplus facility. The bid response is due by June 7, 2023, and vendors can direct questions to USD's procurement contact.

The solicitation appears to be open to all qualified vendors, with no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor type mentioned in the documentation. No incumbent vendor is identified in the provided materials. The procurement will require integration with the existing BlackBoard card system, and vendors must be prepared to work with the specific Transact cable used for system connectivity. USD notes that if the Transact cable is no longer available at the time of award, they reserve the right to reject all bids. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the procurement involves 30 commercial washers with additional potential for supplemental machine purchases. The University will provide a staging area for machine delivery, and the successful vendor must ensure all equipment meets the specified technical requirements, including energy efficiency standards and compatibility with the existing campus card system.