Fence Repair on Hwy 16 (Along Forest Service Property Only)

The contract for Fence Repair on Hwy 16 along Forest Service property, identified by solicitation number 000P-491 and issued by the South Dakota Department of Transportation, involves the removal and reset of 33,523 linear feet of existing fence, installation of 90 two-post and 46 three-post fence panels, and placement of 1,025 steel fence posts, all confined to Forest Service land adjacent to the highway and excluding any work within the public right-of-way. Additional scope includes the installation of 32 square feet of traffic control signage and mobilization efforts, with all work required to comply with engineering specifications such as SDDOT Plate 620.20, using 9-gauge galvanized diagonal brace wires and 4-inch diameter wooden braces. The project is subject to Davis-Bacon wage requirements, mandating weekly electronic submission of certified payrolls through the Elation System, and must adhere to non-discrimination mandates under Title VI and the ADA. Environmental compliance includes disposal of debris no closer than 200 feet to wetlands or surface water, site reclamation with seeding and fencing during active use, coordination with SHPO/THPO for cultural resource protections, and adherence to fire prevention protocols within the Black Hills Fire Protection Boundary. Performance is tied to the location south of Rapid City in Pennington County, with acceptance occurring on-site upon completion and inspection by SDDOT’s Project Engineer. The contract requires a performance bond to remain active for one year after acceptance, and all debris must be cleared from view of the right-of-way. Contractors must contact South Dakota One Call before any excavation and submit a notarized proposal, contractor’s affidavit, and fuel adjustment affidavit in a single sealed envelope via physical delivery to the Rapid City Region office by 1:00 p.m. MT on June 2, 2026; electronic submissions are not permitted. The estimated contract value ranges from $193,769.50 to $287,159.90, based on the engineer’s estimate and highest bid, with an awarded value of $196,054.50. Special provisions include a fuel cost adjustment affidavit with diesel and unleaded cost reporting, mandatory certification that no state legislator has a financial interest in the contractor under South Dakota Constitution Article 3, Section 12, and a price schedule for miscellaneous items with blank unit price fields to be completed