High Friction Surface Treatment

The South Dakota Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for the installation of High Friction Surface Treatment (HFST) in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, under solicitation number PH 000S(436), with a submission deadline of July 15, 2026. The work involves applying calcined bauxite aggregate bonded with epoxy resin to high-risk pavement areas to enhance skid resistance, adhering to strict material performance standards including a minimum coverage rate of 13 lbs./yd², aluminum oxide content of at least 87%, and a field friction number (FN40R) of no less than 65, tested per ASTM E274. Epoxy resin must meet viscosity requirements of 1500–3000 centipoise, a gel time of at least 10 minutes, and achieve a 24-hour compressive strength of 3,000 psi. The contract requires full compliance with federal construction and labor regulations, including submission of certified payrolls via Optional Form WH-347, adherence to Davis-Bacon wage rates, and affirmative action obligations under Executive Order 11246. Contractors must employ a competent superintendent on-site and are prohibited from using convict labor except under supervised release. Subcontracting is strictly controlled, requiring prior written consent from the contracting officer, and all records must be retained for at least three years. The solicitation mandates electronic submission through the South Dakota Electronic Bid System by 10:00 a.m. Central Time on the due date, with no paper submissions accepted. Inspection and acceptance occur on-site at the installed pavement locations, with testing scheduled between 60 and 90 days after application to verify friction performance and material integrity. A bonus is available for early completion of milestones, such as finishing by October 23, 2026. Compliance with the American Security Drone Act is required, restricting use of certain foreign-made drone technologies. While the contract is expected to be a firm-fixed-price type, no explicit pricing table or total contract value is provided in the available data, and no formal contracting officer, COR, COTR, or payment office details are listed. All offerors must ensure their SAM.gov registration is active, though UEI and CAGE codes are not included in the solicitation document itself. The contract incorporates regulatory clauses related to labor selection, anti-retaliation, and overtime, with one modified clause in Section I.4 replacing