PCC Pavement Repair on I-90E near Piedmont

The South Dakota Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for PCC pavement repair on I-90E near Piedmont in Meade County, with a projected completion date of May 28, 2027. The scope of work includes the installation of 373.3 square yards of nonreinforced PCC pavement repair, 120 dowel bars, and 96 insert steel bars. Additional deliverables include the application of high build waterborne and cold applied plastic pavement markings, grooving, and the provision of 218 square feet of traffic control signs. Technical specifications require a minimum 28-day compressive strength of 4,000 psi, with a minimum of 2,500 psi required before opening to traffic. Concrete must have an entrained air content of 4.5% to 7.0% and a maximum slump of 3 inches after the addition of water reducer. The contract is awarded based on the total or gross sum bid, with a requirement for bidders to be prequalified under South Dakota Administrative Rules 70:07:02. Successful bidders must provide a performance bond for the total contract amount and a certificate of insurance. The project adheres to the Davis-Bacon Act Wage Decision SD20260001 SD1 and various federal mandates, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Clean Air Act. Bidders must submit sealed, notarized proposals to the Rapid City Regional Office by 1:00 pm MT on November 12, 2026. All payroll reports must be submitted electronically via the Elation System website.