Used Pickups for SDSU

South Dakota State University is soliciting bids under solicitation number 26IFB21234 for the procurement of five used pickup trucks to be delivered to Brookings, South Dakota. This Invitation for Bids (IFB) was posted on October 27, 2026, with a response deadline of November 17, 2026. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder who meets all technical specifications. In the event of a tie in price and quality, preference is given in a specific hierarchy starting with qualified agencies, followed by resident businesses, resident manufacturers, businesses located in South Dakota, and finally nonresident businesses utilizing South Dakota-based supplies or services. Deliveries are generally required within 30 days of order receipt and are bid F.O.B. destination, with the contractor responsible for all transportation and delivery charges. The vendor must ensure items are securely packed according to commercial practice and is liable for any damage occurring during transit. All supplies are subject to inspection and testing by the State of South Dakota, and non-compliant items will be rejected and returned at the bidder's expense. Bidders must provide a Form W-9 and certify compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Executive Order No. 11246. Submissions can be made electronically via ESM Solutions or physically delivered to the Office of Procurement Management in Pierre, South Dakota.