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Cleaning and Care of Interstate Rest Area-Homestead, SD
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The South Dakota Department of Transportation is soliciting proposals under RFP 26RFP19922 for the maintenance and care of the Homestead single-site interstate rest area located on Interstate 29 at milepost 26.6. The contract is scheduled to begin on November 1, 2026, and requires the contractor to provide comprehensive cleaning and grounds maintenance services in accordance with the 2026 Caretakers Manual for Interstate Rest Areas. Key responsibilities include the cleaning of buildings, fixtures, and roadside park areas, including privy vaults and septic tanks, as well as groundskeeping tasks such as mowing, watering, fertilizing, and weed and pest control. Daily inspections for hazardous or unsightly conditions are required, with semi-annual joint inspections conducted by the contractor and a DOT representative. Proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope by September 21, 2026, at 3:00 PM CDT to the DOT Operations Support Office in Pierre. The submission must include a signed RFP form, a one-to-two page executive summary, a detailed technical narrative, and a separate cost proposal. Award selection is based on a ranking system that considers cost, experience, reliability, and familiarity with the project locale. The successful contractor must maintain commercial general liability, professional liability, and business automobile liability insurance with limits of at least 1,000,000 dollars per occurrence. Additionally, contractors must adhere to strict safety requirements, including the use of ANSI Performance Class 2 high-visibility safety apparel when working near traffic.
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SD, USASet-Aside
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