Bridge Deck Treatment

The contract solicitation titled Bridge Deck Treatment under solicitation number IM-NH-P 0020(252) issued by the South Dakota Department of Transportation is for construction work to be performed in Mitchell, South Dakota, with an estimated value ranging between $204,124.60 and $426,906.67 based on competing bids. The scope includes a variety of construction activities such as removal of existing asphalt concrete pavement, curb and gutter, storm sewer pipes, and concrete sidewalk, along with installation of new base course, asphalt concrete composite, reinforced concrete structures, stormwater drainage systems including 18-inch and 42-inch reinforced concrete pipe, insulation boards, and erosion control measures like turf reinforcement mats, erosion control blankets, wattle, silt fences, and fiber mulching. Pavement markings using epoxy paint, installation of traffic control signs in standard sizes and codes including 48x48 and 36x18 inch signs, and application of concrete penetrating sealer across multiple unit quantities are also included. The contract mandates compliance with federal regulations under 23 CFR Part 635, 29 CFR Part 1926, and 41 CFR Parts 60-3 and 60-4, requiring adherence to OSHA safety standards, equal employment opportunity obligations, and affirmative action programs to promote minority and female workforce participation. The prime contractor must perform at least 30% of the work using its own forces as required by federal highway rules. Labor provisions prohibit the use of convict labor except for individuals on parole, supervised release, or probation, and require strict compliance with prevailing wage determinations and record retention for three years after project completion. The contract incorporates DBE participation requirements under 49 CFR Part 26 and enforces Title VI nondiscrimination provisions. Technical specifications mandate conformity to AASHTO M 180 for steel beam guardrails and bolts, and construction must align with approved plans and prohibit falsification of data under 18 U.S.C. § 1020. There are no detailed packaging, preservation, or labeling requirements specified, and no military standards apply. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the South Dakota Electronic Bid System by 10:00 a.m. Central Time on June 17, 2026, and no formal contract type is stated, though the structure suggests a unit-price construction contract. No contract administration personnel, invo