Bridge Deck Repair on Hwy 14A near Deadwood

The contract pertains to bridge deck spall repair on US Highway 14A near Deadwood, South Dakota, identified by solicitation number 014A-468, with a bid submission deadline of May 26, 2026. The project involves the removal of 135 square yards of deteriorated concrete and 30 linear feet of existing patching, followed by the placement of 169 cubic feet of bridge deck patching material using Express Repair Euclid Chemical 19215 or an approved equivalent, mixed with pea gravel according to manufacturer guidelines. Work includes installation and removal of temporary traffic control measures such as 1,440 feet of flexible vertical markers, 12 Type 3 barricades, 194.2 square feet of signage, and 200 hours of flagging services, all while ensuring zero discharge of debris into Whitewood Creek. Performance is restricted during the Deadwood Rodeo (July 19–25, 2026) and the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally (August 7–23, 2026), with a $2,000 per day disincentive for noncompliance. Work must be completed by November 20, 2026, and all activities must adhere to the South Dakota Department of Transportation’s Standard Specifications for Roads and Bridges, 10-1-25 Version, with concrete removal limited to the top of the bottom rebar mat and verified by chain drag or hammer sounding. The contract is structured as a fixed-price arrangement with a total estimated value of $161,982.10, broken into line items including mobilization at $31,000, concrete patching at $300 per cubic foot, and various traffic control and labor costs. The South Dakota Department of Transportation requires submission of a sealed physical proposal containing the notarized Contract Proposal (DOT-123), Contractor’s Affidavit, and Fuel Adjustment Affidavit, with electronic submissions prohibited. Contractors must certify absence of collusion, debarment, or legislative financial interest, and if electing fuel cost adjustment, must submit detailed fuel cost breakdowns not exceeding 15% of the contract value, along with notarization. Compliance with the Clean Air Act, Federal Water Pollution Control Act, Title VI nondiscrimination requirements, and state minimum wage laws is mandatory. Payment and invoice procedures