Structure & Approach Grading

The contract solicitation BRO-B 8030(30) issued by the South Dakota Department of Transportation for work in Huron, South Dakota, seeks construction services under Federal-Aid Highway programs with strict compliance obligations tied to labor, safety, and equal employment standards. The contractor must perform a minimum of 30 percent of the work using its own workforce and equipment under direct supervision by a qualified superintendent present on-site during all working hours. Key requirements include adherence to the Davis-Bacon Act and related wage laws, submission of certified payroll records via FHWA-1391, and full compliance with affirmative action mandates under Executive Order 11246 and 41 CFR Part 60, including active recruitment of minorities and women and compliance by all subcontractors. Convict labor is prohibited except for individuals on parole or supervised release, and all employment and payroll records must be retained for three years following contract completion. The scope of work entails precise civil construction activities such as surface roughening and structure excavation, performed in accordance with state and federal technical tolerances including ±0.1 foot vertical and ±0.2 foot horizontal for slope staking, with verification of benchmark elevations required prior to beginning work. Inspection and acceptance occur on-site by the Department’s Engineer, who retains authority to require corrections or rework if standards are not met. Compliance with 23 CFR Parts 635 and 633, 49 CFR Parts 21 and 26, and other federal regulations governs quality, safety, and transportation-related obligations. Bids must be submitted electronically via the South Dakota Electronic Bid System by July 15, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Central Time, with no physical submissions accepted. While the contract lacks explicit pricing details, line items, or award methodology, evaluation is based on technical acceptability and compliance, suggesting a Lowest-Price Technically Acceptable approach. Payment processing and accounting information are not provided, though the Prompt Payment Act applies, and no contracting officer, COR, or COTR are formally designated, with Brad Letcher serving as the general point of contact. The solicitation imposes no option periods, security clearances, or OCI provisions, focusing instead on labor compliance, on-site supervision, and adherence to transportation construction standards.