Seasonal Farming Contract, Lauritzen Farm

This contract is a seasonal farming agreement issued by the South Dakota Office of Procurement for the Lauritzen Farm. The solicitation (RFP‑23‑038TB) called for a vendor to provide agricultural services for a defined season, with the award ultimately granted to Groeneveld Farms Inc. The contract was posted in late April 2023, bids were due mid‑May, and the award was officially made on December 1 2023. While the exact scope of work and financial terms are not disclosed publicly, the award type is a lump‑sum, indicating a fixed price for the entire season’s farming activities. • Solicitation type: RFP (full and open competition) • Awarded vendor: Groeneveld Farms Inc (single‑award) • Key dates: Posting 4/25/2023, Bid deadline 5/11/2023, Award 12/1/2023 • Scope: Seasonal agricultural services at Lauritzen Farm (likely crop production, planting, cultivation, harvesting) • Contract value: Not publicly disclosed; estimated around a few hundred thousand dollars based on typical seasonal farm contracts in South Dakota.