Cleaning and Care of Interstate Rest Area-Presho, SD
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 26RFP19917
- State
- South Dakota
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdictions
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About this opportunity
The South Dakota Department of Transportation is soliciting proposals for cleaning and maintenance services at the "100th Meridian" dual-site Interstate 90 rest area near Presho, South Dakota (mileposts 218.4 and 221.3), with proposals due September 21, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. CDT. Site visits are encouraged by September 14, 2026.
The scope encompasses comprehensive caretaking services across both rest area locations: daily cleaning and disinfection of restrooms and fixtures (priority completion by 9:00 a.m. during peak season), grounds maintenance including lawn care (mowing 2–4 inches), tree and shrub cultivation, parking area and walk upkeep, picnic shelter maintenance, trash management, pet exercise area upkeep, water well and treatment system operation, trailer waste station maintenance, and sewage lagoon operations. The contractor must also perform minor plumbing and electrical repairs, kiosk and video surveillance system maintenance, annual deep cleaning, litter management, and snow and ice removal. The contractor provides all equipment, supplies, and labor for minor repairs; the Department retains responsibility for major structural repairs and infrastructure including perimeter fencing, culverts, ditches, retaining walls, flag poles, and dumpsters. Monthly water quality testing and detailed inspection logs are required. During peak season (mid-May through mid-September), the contractor must maintain a twelve-hour daily presence between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
The contract term runs November 1, 2026 through October 31, 2028. The contractor must maintain commercial general liability insurance ($1 million per occurrence), professional liability insurance ($1 million), business automobile liability insurance ($1 million per accident), and workers' compensation insurance. Liquidated damages of $200 per occurrence, up to $1,200 per week, apply for unsatisfactory maintenance ratings. Proposals must include separate yearly cost amounts for each contract year. Questions must be emailed to Lexi Lassle (lexi.lassle@state.sd.us) with subject line "RFP #26RFP19917"; the inquiry deadline is not specified. Award is anticipated October 12, 2026.
Opportunity text
The South Dakota Department of Transportation wishes to solicit proposals for the maintenance and care of the "100th Meridian." dual site interstate rest area located on Interstate highway 90 at mileposts 218.4 and 221.3.
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
#26RFP19917".
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 | ||
| 26RFP19917100thMeridian.doc | DOC document |
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