Crack Leveling

The contract entails crack leveling and related roadway construction activities under the South Dakota Department of Transportation, identified by solicitation number NH 0033(50), with a posted date and response deadline both set for May 13, 2026. Work is to be performed in the Winner area of South Dakota, involving removal of existing structures, site staking, traffic control, and application of specialized pavement materials including concrete penetrating sealer, cold applied plastic markings, and temporary raised markers. The contract adheres to federal-aid highway standards under 23 CFR 635 and mandates compliance with labor regulations including the Davis-Bacon Act, requiring payment of prevailing wages as determined by the Department of Labor. Contractors must submit certified weekly payroll reports using Optional Form WH-347 and retain all payroll and employment records for three years after project completion. They are also required to perform a minimum of 30% of the contract value with their own workforce, prohibit subcontracting of core work without approval, and ensure non-discrimination in hiring and subcontracting consistent with Executive Order 11246 and 49 CFR Part 26 for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise participation. Performance is subject to inspection at project sites by state and federal representatives, with acceptance criteria grounded in ASTM standards for material resilience, adhesion, and stability, including specific thresholds for mastic performance at elevated temperatures. Failure to comply with labor, equity, or quality standards can result in payment withholding, termination, or debarment. Bids must be submitted electronically through the South Dakota Electronic Bid System by 10:00 a.m. Central Time on the deadline date, with no physical submissions permitted. The contract prohibits the use of convict labor, requires a qualified superintendent to be on-site at all times, and enforces accountability through strict recordkeeping and audit rights granted to federal agencies. No formal contract type, total value, or pricing quantities are specified outside of unit prices for items such as precast culverts, concrete, steel, excavation, and wingwalls, making final contract cost contingent upon quantities utilized during execution. All participants must be registered in SAM.gov and certified as not debarred, suspended, or in arrears on federal taxes, with lobbying certification required if non-federal funds were used for advocacy.