Cleaning and Care of Interstate Rest Area-Glacial Lakes, SD
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 26RFP19925
- 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 maintenance and care services at the Glacial Lakes interstate rest area on Interstate 29 at milepost 250.5 under RFP #26RFP19925, with proposals due September 21, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. CDT and site visits to be completed by September 14, 2026.
The scope encompasses comprehensive caretaker operations: daily restroom cleaning and building inspections (restrooms priority-cleaned by 9 a.m.), grounds maintenance including lawn mowing (2–4 inches), fertilizing, weed control, tree and shrub cultivation, sidewalk and parking area maintenance, picnic shelter inspection and cleaning, trash and recycling management, pet exercise area upkeep, water well and system monitoring, trailer waste station maintenance, sewage lagoon management, plumbing and electrical repairs, kiosk and video surveillance system monitoring, annual deep cleaning, snow and ice removal, and litter management. Weekly inspections of sprinkler systems, trees, shrubs, and sewage lagoons; monthly water sampling and vegetation control; and semi-annual joint inspections with Department representatives are required. The contractor must furnish all equipment, supplies, vehicles, and fuel; the Department provides utilities, heating fuel, water treatment chemicals, fertilizer, and basic cleaning supplies.
The contractor must obtain or hold Class 1 Small Water Treatment Operator certification within 90 days. Commercial general liability, professional liability, and business automobile liability insurance are each $1,000,000; workers' compensation insurance is required by South Dakota law. Dress code requirements include rest area caretaker emblems and high-visibility safety apparel when exposed to traffic.
The contract term is two years from November 1, 2026 through October 31, 2028. Anticipated award and contract negotiation is October 12, 2026. Cost proposals must itemize yearly amounts for fiscal periods 2026/2027 and 2027/2028. Evaluation criteria are cost, experience and reliability, personnel expertise, availability to project locale, and familiarity with the location. Liquidated damages of $200 per occurrence and up to $1,200 per week apply for unsatisfactory maintenance or non-compliance. Inquiries due to lexi.lassle@state.sd.us with subject line "RFP #26RFP19925" will be posted on the state's e-procurement system.
Opportunity text
The South Dakota Department of Transportation wishes to solicit proposals for the maintenance and care of the "Glacial Lakes" single site interstate rest area located on Interstate highway 29 at milepost 250.5.
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
#26RFP19925.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 26RFP19925GlacialLakes.doc | DOC document | |
| 2026Caretaker_Manual .pdf |
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