Cleaning and Care of Interstate Rest Area-Homestead, SD
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 26RFP19922
- State
- South Dakota
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
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About this opportunity
The South Dakota Department of Transportation is soliciting proposals for maintenance and care of the Homestead interstate rest area on Interstate 29 at milepost 26.6, with proposals due September 21, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. CDT and site visits encouraged by September 14. The contract term runs from November 1, 2026 through October 31, 2028, with no renewal options.
The scope encompasses routine plumbing and electrical repairs, kiosk and video surveillance system maintenance, annual deep cleaning by May 15, grounds maintenance including lawn care and snow/ice removal from non-parking areas, litter and recycling management, and daily on-duty presence with seasonal hour requirements varying by season. The contractor must furnish all equipment, vehicles, supplies, and materials for normal maintenance operations; the Department provides major repairs, utilities, and bulk supplies. Contractor responsibilities include daily restroom cleaning and disinfection prioritized by 9:00 a.m. during peak tourist season, inspection of mechanical and electrical equipment, landscaping maintenance with grass mowed between 2–4 inches, sidewalk and parking area cleaning, and water system compliance with South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources requirements, including monthly water sample submissions to the State Department of Health Lab. Sewage lagoon facilities require monthly inspections during off-season and bi-monthly during on-season.
Contractors must maintain commercial general liability insurance of at least $1 million, professional liability insurance of at least $1 million, business automobile liability insurance of at least $1 million, and workers' compensation insurance. Approved uniforms with REST AREA CARETAKER emblems and high-visibility safety apparel are required when exposed to traffic. The State reserves liquidated damages of $200 per occurrence and up to $1,200 per week for unsatisfactory maintenance ratings.
Evaluation criteria include cost, experience and reliability, personnel expertise, availability to the project locale, and familiarity with the project locale. The State retains the right to negotiate with successive ranked offerors if initial negotiations fail. An anticipated award and contract commencement are scheduled for October 12 and November 1, 2026 respectively. Inquiries must be emailed to Lexi Lassle at lexi.lassle@state.sd.us with subject line "RFP #26RFP19922" with no inquiries accepted after the date and time specified in the Schedule of Activities.
Opportunity text
The South Dakota Department of Transportation wishes to solicit proposals for the maintenance and care of the "Homestead." single site interstate rest area located on Interstate highway 29 at mileposts 26.6.
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
#26RFP19922.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 26RFP19922Homestead.doc | DOC document | |
| 2026Caretaker_Manual .pdf |
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