Cleaning and Care of Interstate Rest Area-Salem, SD
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 26RFP19920
- State
- South Dakota
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdiction
Opportunity details come from postingboard.esmsolutions.com. Updated .
About this opportunity
The South Dakota Department of Transportation is requesting proposals for the maintenance and care of the Salem dual-site interstate rest area on Interstate 90 at mileposts 362.0 and 362.9 in Lincoln County, with proposals due September 21, 2026 at 3:00 PM CDT and a mandatory site visit deadline of September 14, 2026.
The scope encompasses daily cleaning and disinfection of restrooms and common areas; 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 designated areas; and litter and recycling management. The contractor must maintain staff on-site daily with a minimum of twelve hours between 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM during peak season (mid-May through mid-September) and complete morning cleaning before 10:00 AM during off-season. The contractor furnishes all equipment, vehicles, fuel, and supplies except for major repairs, electricity, heating fuel, water treatment chemicals, and standard cleaning supplies, which the Department provides. Monthly water quality testing is mandated for the individual well, with samples submitted to the State Department of Health Lab. The contractor must maintain commercial general liability insurance ($1,000,000 per occurrence), professional liability insurance ($1,000,000), business automobile liability insurance ($1,000,000), and workers' compensation insurance as required by South Dakota law.
The contract term runs November 1, 2026 through October 31, 2028, with no renewal options. The cost proposal amount is determined by the offeror on the provided form, showing yearly amounts for 2026/2027 and 2028. Liquidated damages of $200 per occurrence and up to $1,200 per week may be assessed for unsatisfactory maintenance ratings or non-compliance with dress code requirements. Site visits may be arranged by contacting regional engineer Steve Weisz at (605) 995-3310 or Steven.Weisz@state.sd.us. Inquiries are due September 14, 2026, and must be emailed to Lexi Lassle at lexi.lassle@state.sd.us with subject line "RFP #26RFP19920." The anticipated award decision is scheduled for October 12, 2026.
Opportunity text
The South Dakota Department of Transportation wishes to solicit proposals for the maintenance and care of the "Salem." dual site interstate rest area located on Interstate highway 90 at mileposts 362.0 and 362.9.
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
#26RFP19920".
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 26RFP19920Salem.doc | DOC document | |
| 2026Caretaker_Manual .pdf |
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