Pilot Car Operations

The contract involves the operation of pilot cars to manage traffic through work zones created during the bridge rehabilitation project located over Str. No. 34-226-180 across the James River east of Olivet in Hutchinson County. Pilot car operators will be responsible for guiding vehicles safely through lane closures and reduced capacity areas to ensure both worker and public safety during construction activities. This subcontract under NAICS code 488210 is issued by the South Dakota Department of Transportation with a posted and response deadline of June 4, 2026, indicating a simultaneous announcement and submission cutoff. The place of performance is specifically defined by the bridge location, requiring services to be conducted on-site where lane configurations are altered due to rehabilitation efforts. While no point of contact or set-aside details are provided, the contract specifies a clear geographic scope and operational focus tied directly to traffic control during critical infrastructure work.