South Dakota Codified Laws
Chapter 18D - Procurement By State Agencies
Section 5-18D-18 - Evaluation criteria to be stated in request for proposals.

5-18D-18. Evaluation criteria to be stated in request for proposals.
The request for proposals shall state the relative importance of evaluation criteria to be used in the ranking of prospective contractors. The agency shall include the following evaluation criteria in any request for proposals:
(1)Specialized expertise, capabilities, and technical competence as demonstrated by the proposed approach and methodology to meet the project requirements;
(2)Resources available to perform the work, including any specialized services, within the specified time limits for the project;
(3)Record of past performance, including price and cost data from previous projects, quality of work, ability to meet schedules, cost control, and contract administration;
(4)Availability to the project locale;
(5)Familiarity with the project locale;
(6)Proposed project management techniques; and
(7)Ability and proven history in handling special project constraints.

Source: SL 2010, ch 31, ยง112.

Structure South Dakota Codified Laws

South Dakota Codified Laws

Title 5 - Public Property, Purchases and Contracts

Chapter 18D - Procurement By State Agencies

Section 5-18D-1 - Classification of supplies.

Section 5-18D-2 - Estimates of projected purchases.

Section 5-18D-3 - Pooling of combined estimated needs.

Section 5-18D-4 - Electronic procurement.

Section 5-18D-5 - Expert advice and assistance.

Section 5-18D-6 - State contract list.

Section 5-18D-7 - State bidders list.

Section 5-18D-8 - Procurement management internal service fund created.

Section 5-18D-9 - Rejection of bids to procure more advantageously elsewhere.

Section 5-18D-10 - Drawing, signing, and filing of contracts.

Section 5-18D-11 - Cancellation or price adjustment for changing market conditions.

Section 5-18D-12 - Suspension or debarment of business for cause.

Section 5-18D-13 - Printing contracts--Penalty.

Section 5-18D-14 - Printing office not to accept contracts from private individuals or organizations.

Section 5-18D-15 - Inscription listing publisher, number of copies, and cost of publication per copy.

Section 5-18D-16 - Soybean-based inks.

Section 5-18D-17 - Professional services exceeding fifty thousand dollars.

Section 5-18D-18 - Evaluation criteria to be stated in request for proposals.

Section 5-18D-19 - Discussion and negotiation of project.

Section 5-18D-20 - Register of proposals for professional service contract--Confidential information.

Section 5-18D-21 - Exemption of certain professional service contracts.

Section 5-18D-22 - Effect on time deadline in contested case.

Section 5-18D-23 - Notice of intent to purchase property or liability insurance or performance bonds.

Section 5-18D-24 - Bureau record keeping.

Section 5-18D-25 - Motor vehicle procurement.

Section 5-18D-26 - State auditor stop order .

Section 5-18D-27 - Appeal of state auditor stop order.

Section 5-18D-28 - Criminal background checks for state contractors and subcontractors.