Cleaning and Care of Interstate Rest Area-Belvidere, SD
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 26RFP19916
- State
- South Dakota
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdiction
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About this opportunity
The South Dakota Department of Transportation is requesting proposals for cleaning and maintenance of the Belvidere dual-site interstate rest area on Interstate 90 at mileposts 165.0 and 166.6, with proposals due September 21, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. CDT and an anticipated award on October 12, 2026.
The scope encompasses daily cleaning and disinfection of restrooms (the highest priority), inspection and maintenance of mechanical equipment, grounds care including lawn mowing to 2–4 inches and landscaping, operation of water systems and sewage lagoons, trash management, minor plumbing and electrical repairs, annual comprehensive cleaning, and snow and ice removal from walkways and non-parking areas. The contractor must maintain detailed inspection logs and spare parts inventories on site per permit requirements. The South Dakota Department of Transportation retains responsibility for major repairs, utilities, fuel, water treatment chemicals, fertilizer, routine supplies, parking-area and ramp snow and ice removal, perimeter fence maintenance, culvert and ditch maintenance, concrete surface repairs, and dumpster management. Compliance with state environmental protection regulations, Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources water treatment standards, and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is required.
The contract term is two years, commencing November 1, 2026 and ending October 31, 2028. The contractor must maintain commercial general liability of at least $1 million per occurrence, professional liability of $1 million, business automobile liability of $1 million per accident, and workers' compensation as required by state law. Liquidated damages are assessed at $200 per unsatisfactory inspection occurrence and up to $1,200 per week for failure to maintain standards, deducted from monthly payments.
Offerors must demonstrate experience with at least three previous similar service contracts and provide references. Site visits are encouraged and must be completed by September 14, 2026; contact Jim Lolley at (605) 669-2371 or Jim.Lolley@state.sd.us. Questions are due by September 14, 2026, directed to Lexi Lassle at lexi.lassle@state.sd.us with subject line "RFP #26RFP19916." Responses will be posted on the state's e-procurement system. Proposals must include an original and two identical copies with yearly cost amounts and a grand total.
Opportunity text
The South Dakota Department of Transportation wishes to solicit proposals for the maintenance and care of the "Belvidere." dual site interstate rest area located on Interstate highway 90 at mileposts 165.0 and 166.6.
Offerors may email inquiries concerning this RFP to obtain clarification of requirements. No inquiries will be accepted after the date and time indicated in the Schedule of Activities. Inquiries must be emailed to Lexi Lassle at lexi.lassle@state.sd.us with the subject line "RFP
#26RFP19916".
The State will to respond to offeror's inquiries (if required) via e-mail. In addition, all inquiries and the State's response will be posted on the state's e-procurement system. Offerors may not rely on any other statements, either of a written or oral nature, that alter any specification or other term or condition of this RFP. Offerors will be notified in the same manner as indicated above regarding any modifications to this RFP.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 2026Caretaker_Manual .pdf | ||
| 26RFP19916Belvidere.doc | DOC document |
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