A&E Services; Replace Outlet Pipe Cat 5. 2

The South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) is seeking professional design services for an outlet pipe repair project located at Lake Andes, South Dakota. This procurement is specifically a Statement of Interest (SOI) solicitation for architectural and engineering (A&E) services focused on replacing Category 5 infrastructure. The project scope encompasses comprehensive design services, including preliminary survey, site investigation, testing, plan and specification preparation, permit and clearance coordination, and construction administration. Interested firms must submit electronic copies of their Statement of Interest by 3:00 PM Central Time on September 14th, 2022, directly to Ryan Tobin, P.E. at the department's Pierre, South Dakota office. Evaluation of submissions will be based on firms' specialized expertise, capabilities, experience, resources, past performance, availability, ability to handle project constraints, and familiarity with the project locale. Potential respondents can obtain additional project information by contacting Ryan Tobin via phone at (605)-773-5824 or email at Ryan.Tobin@state.sd.us.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent organization types. No incumbent vendors are mentioned in the available documentation, and there are no specific details regarding budget ranges or potential contract values. The procurement appears to be open to qualified engineering and architectural firms with demonstrated experience in infrastructure repair and design services. The project is located in Butte County, South Dakota, and seems to be funded through standard departmental channels, potentially including American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) resources as suggested by the file name. While precise financial details are not provided, the complexity of the outlet pipe repair project suggests a specialized engineering engagement requiring significant technical expertise in infrastructure design and municipal water management systems.