Sweeping (SF Area)

The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) solicitation 0001-271 covers essential maintenance services for the Sioux Falls area, specifically along I-29, I-90, and I-229 in Minnehaha and Lincoln Counties. The scope of work is divided into two primary components: street sweeping and a three-year mowing contract spanning 2026 through 2028. The sweeping portion involves a unit-price bid for a truck and operator, with an estimated quantity of 120 hours and an engineer's estimate of 81,000.00 dollars. The mowing operations require three annual cycles between May 1 and October 31, with vegetation maintained at a height of four to six inches. The mowing contract is valued between 562,002.00 and 1,231,282.00 dollars, with 605 Companies, Inc. identified as the low bidder at 562,002.00 dollars. Performance is governed by the Standard Specifications for Roads and Bridges and various special provisions, including strict adherence to the Davis-Bacon Act for prevailing wages and Title VI non-discrimination policies. Contractors must utilize tractor-operated equipment with specific safety features, such as 360-degree flashing amber lights and slow-moving vehicle emblems. Compliance is monitored through project-site inspections by the SDDOT, and failure to meet mowing deadlines may result in liquidated damages. Administrative requirements include the submission of a Fuel Adjustment Affidavit and certification that no state legislator has a financial interest in the contracting entity. Award selection is based on a lowest price technically acceptable approach, requiring a bid bond and performance bond commitment.