Telephone Equipment and Supplies

The State of South Dakota is seeking vendors to provide an annual supply and delivery of telephone equipment and related accessories to multiple state locations. This is an Invitation‑Only procurement with a formal bid deadline on August 3 2026. The solicitation covers a range of telephone‑related commodities, including accessories, display terminals for the hearing‑handicapped, and equipment parts. Vendors must be registered with the state’s procurement system and meet all standard bid and contract requirements. • Commodity categories: Accessories, Telephone (NIGP 839‑12); Telecommunicators/Display Terminals for the Hearing and Handicapped (NIGP 839‑80); Telephone Equipment Parts and Accessories (NIGP 839‑85). • Procurement method: Formal sealed‑bid (Invitation for Bid) – bids must be received by the stated due date and time; late submissions will be rejected. • Eligibility: Vendors must be registered with the South Dakota Secretary of State and the state’s electronic bidders’ list; minority‑business utilization applies for contracts > $5,000. • Contract terms: Annual contract with possible one‑year extensions; payment under the Prompt Payment Act (within 45 days of invoice receipt). • Key dates: Publication 2026‑07‑01, Q&A cutoff 2026‑07‑01 18:30, bid deadline 2026‑08‑03 19:00.