Modify Lighting

The South Dakota Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for a lighting modification project under solicitation number NH 014A(36)41, with a posted date and response deadline both set for June 3, 2026. The project, located in Rapid City, involves the installation of traffic control signs, various sizes of rigid conduit, and multiple types of lighting poles, with an estimated contract value ranging between $1,824,705.25 and $2,289,000.00. Work must comply with federal regulations including 23 CFR, 29 CFR Part 1926, and 41 CFR, and contractors are required to adhere to Davis-Bacon wage standards, certified payroll reporting via the Elation System, and strict record retention rules for three years post-completion. Labor provisions prohibit the use of convict labor except for individuals on parole or probation, and mandate that at least 80% of the workforce be residents of the designated labor area unless a certification of unavailability is obtained. Special restrictions ban construction activities during major local events including the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, Wild Bill Days, and Days of ’76, with financial disincentives for violations. Contractors must provide a qualified superintendent with full authority over site operations and comply with federal EEO and DBE requirements under 49 CFR Part 26 and DOT Order 1050.2A. All bids must be submitted electronically through the South Dakota Electronic Bid System by 10:00 a.m. Central Time on the deadline, requiring registered bidder credentials. The contract includes compliance with the American Security Drone Act, requires adherence to federal contracting principles, and incorporates federal labor standards through modified state-specific language rather than direct FAR clause citations. No explicit contract type, FOB terms, pricing per line item, packaging standards, or invoicing methods are specified, and while the Area Engineer in Custer, SD, serves as the primary point of contact, no formal COR or COTR designation is provided.