SD FLAP SDGFP PARKING(1) North Point Parking Lot

The contract pertains to the reconstruction of a 98,000 square-foot parking lot at the North Point Recreation Area near Pickstown, South Dakota, servicing the boat ramp adjacent to the Fort Randall Dam on the Missouri River. The work involves full removal and subexcavation of the existing asphalt and base to a depth of 9.5 inches, replacement with six inches of aggregate base, and installation of a three-and-a-half-inch asphalt concrete pavement. The project includes subgrade soil removal, adjustments to ensure ADA-compliant handicap parking, installation of a concrete dumpster pad, and full signing and striping of the lot. Construction will necessitate a full closure of the parking area during execution. Key measurable work items include 5,700 cubic yards of roadway excavation, 3,000 cubic yards of subexcavation, 3,800 tons of roadway aggregate, and 2,300 tons of asphalt concrete pavement. The estimated contract value ranges from $2,175,000 to $2,346,000, inclusive of an executable option for additional work. Performance is governed by a hierarchy of standards including the Federal Acquisition Regulation, Texas Administrative Rules, Standard Contract Requirements, project plans, and industry specifications from ASTM, AASHTO, and MUTCD. Quality control is enforced through statistical pay factors derived from material testing, with incentives for performance above minimum thresholds, indicating a trade-off selection basis rather than low-price technically acceptable. The contract is issued by the Federal Highway Administration’s Central Federal Lands Highway Division out of Lakewood, Colorado, under solicitation number 6982AF26B000005 with a response deadline of May 19, 2026. Electronic proposal submissions are mandatory via email in native file formats, and mailed paper copies are restricted to only specific documentation like weight records and batch tickets. No set-aside provisions apply, and small business utilization is included as a standard clause. Contract administration is governed by FAR clauses addressing government property, inspection of construction, termination for convenience, default, prompt payment, labor standards, and change orders, with deviations applied to several clauses as of late 2025 and early 2026. All materials must comply with strict packaging, preservation, and labeling requirements, and inspections occur at multiple stages including origin, in-transit, and in-place, with final acceptance determined solely by government verification testing. No specific period of performance