RFP Document.pdf

The document is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the State of South Dakota Department of Transportation, specifically the Aberdeen Area Office, for Asphalt Concrete Aggregate & Hot Mix Testing services. The project involves asphalt concrete resurfacing on US 12 shoulders (Webster to I-29) in the Aberdeen Area, with approximately 20,000 tons of Class HR mix expected to be paved over 4-5 weeks. The RFP #25RFP13978 requires proposals to be submitted by 04/04/2025, with a contract start date of 04/28/2025 and an end date of 12/31/2026. The scope includes nuclear gauge density testing, asphalt concrete aggregate testing, and quality assurance sampling, with the DOT providing testing equipment and requiring daily acceptance test results.

The cost proposal is structured on an hourly actual cost basis, with a total contract amount not to exceed $65,000. Offerors must have certifications in AC Aggregate Testing, AC Hot Mix Testing, and Nuclear Gauge Density Testing. The evaluation process will consider specialized expertise, resources, past performance, project management techniques, and ability to handle project constraints. Proposals will be evaluated subjectively based on the offeror's organization, personnel qualifications, and documented successful experiences. The State reserves the right to reject any proposals and negotiate terms with the highest-ranked contractor, with the potential to move to the next-ranked contractor if initial negotiations are unsuccessful.