Wetland Bank Site Management, Mowing & Weed Spraying (SF Area)

The contract involves vegetation management services for wetland and highway right-of-way areas in South Dakota, specifically at the Vermillion Site 1 and within the Sioux Falls Areawide maintenance zone, spanning the years 2026 through 2028. Work includes annual mowing, targeted herbicide treatments for noxious weeds, and related maintenance activities to preserve ecological integrity within state highway corridors, with the South Dakota Department of Transportation supplying all chemicals and water. The scope is performance-based, requiring completion of field work by December 1 of each contract year, with recurring tasks structured around specified quantities for mowing acres, surfactant gallons, labor hours, and equipment usage, though exact unit prices are not provided. Contract value is estimated between $329,718 and $665,600, based on government projections and the highest bid received, with award expected to go to the lowest responsible bidder meeting bonding and compliance thresholds. The contract is administered under state-level procedures without direct federal FAR clause integration, relying instead on South Dakota DOT specifications and special provisions, including compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act, Title VI nondiscrimination requirements, the Clean Air Act, and state minimum wage laws. Contractors must submit a bid bond of at least 5% of the bid amount and a performance bond equal to 100% of the contract value, along with an approved Fuel Adjustment Affidavit that triggers reporting obligations if fuel cost adjustments exceed 15% of the contract amount. Proposals must be physically sealed and submitted by mail or hand delivery to the Mitchell, South Dakota office by May 12, 2026, with no electronic submissions accepted. Required attachments include site plans, pesticide records, wage certifications, and acknowledgments tied to state constitutional and environmental regulations. While no formal COR, COTR, or payment office is named, oversight is assigned to SDDOT engineering and operations personnel, with final acceptance resting solely with the department. Unique Entity ID and CAGE codes are not required, and socioeconomic certifications are neither requested nor submitted, reflecting a state procurement process focused on operational compliance and financial assurance rather than federal socioeconomic program participation.