Durable Pavement Markings

The South Dakota Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for durable pavement markings under solicitation number PH 0030(44), with a submission deadline of June 3, 2026. The scope of work involves the application of high-build waterborne pavement marking paint in white and yellow, surface preparation, traffic control signage, and related activities in and around Winner, South Dakota, under Federal-aid highway guidelines. Contractors must comply with Davis-Bacon wage requirements, the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act, and OSHA construction safety standards, while ensuring adherence to MUTCD and AASHTO specifications, including AASHTO M 180 for beam guardrail. The contract requires submission of certified payrolls via the Elation System and Optional Form WH-347, full compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise participation goals, and a minimum of 30% self-performance of work, except in design-build scenarios. Subcontracting provisions mandate weekly reporting by both prime contractors and their subcontractors, and prohibitions against convict labor and lobbying payments tied to the contract are strictly enforced. Estimated contract value ranges between $219,643.75 and $268,148.90, based on actual bid submissions, with no options or extensions provided. All bids must be submitted electronically through the South Dakota Electronic Bid System by 10:00 a.m. Central Time on the due date; no physical submissions are accepted. The contract is subject to federal oversight by the FHWA and state-level inspection by the Department’s authorized representatives, with final acceptance occurring on-site after verification of compliance with environmental, labor, safety, and material standards. While key personnel, security clearances, contract options, and organizational conflict of interest provisions are not included, essential certification requirements mandate SAM.gov registration and compliance with debarment, tax, and environmental regulations. No formal evaluation factors, payment office details, accounting codes, or packaging specifications are provided, and the basis of award remains unstated.