Guardrail Repair (SF & Yan Areas)

The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) Mitchell Region Office is soliciting bids for the repair and replacement of accident-damaged guardrails across the Sioux Falls and Yankton areas. The scope of work covers multiple counties, including Bon Homme, Charles Mix, Clay, Hutchinson, Lake, Lincoln, Miner, Minnehaha, Moody, Turner, Union, and Yankton, specifically targeting I-29, I-90, I-229, and various state highways. The project involves the fabrication and installation of Type 1C MGS, W-beam, thrie beam, and high tension cable guardrail systems in accordance with SDDOT standard plates and federal material standards such as ASTM and AASHTO. All field work is scheduled for completion by October 31, 2026. The procurement is conducted via a competitive bidding process with an engineer's estimate ranging between $664,761.50 and $692,528.00, while actual bid submissions from Guardrail Enterprises, Inc. and BX Civil & Construction Inc. have ranged from $731,771.75 to $734,359.00. Bidders must meet prequalification requirements for Work Type 13 for projects exceeding $250,000 and must provide necessary performance bonds and insurance. Special requirements include compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act for prevailing wages, Title VI non-discrimination laws, and the acquisition of environmental permits for wetlands and waste disposal. Additionally, project commencement is contingent upon receiving concurrence from the State Historical Preservation Office or Tribal Historical Preservation Office.