Cleaning and Care of Interstate Rest Area-Wasta, SD
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 26RFP19915
- 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 services at the Wasta dual-site Interstate 90 rest area (eastbound and westbound locations at mileposts 98.6) under RFP #26RFP19915, with proposals due September 21, 2026 at 3:00 PM CDT.
The scope encompasses comprehensive caretaker services including daily building cleaning and disinfection of restrooms and fixtures, grounds maintenance (lawn mowing, watering, fertilizing, weed and pest control, tree and shrub cultivation), trash management, pet exercise area maintenance, water system monitoring, plumbing repairs, electrical maintenance, kiosk and video surveillance system monitoring, and annual deep cleaning. During peak season (May 17 through September 19), the contractor or its employees must maintain a twelve-hour daily presence between 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM. The contractor is responsible for snow and ice removal from sidewalks and pathways but not parking areas or driveways. Caretakers must comply with Title VI Civil Rights Act non-discrimination requirements.
The contractor must provide all equipment, supplies, and materials at its own expense, including trucks or pickups, mowing equipment, snow removal equipment, and cleaning supplies. The State furnishes major repairs, utilities, water treatment chemicals, and infrastructure items including perimeter fencing, culverts, ditches, and retaining walls. Required insurance includes 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 South Dakota law.
The contract term runs two years from November 1, 2026 through October 31, 2028. The estimated contract value is not specified. Evaluation criteria include cost, experience and reliability, personnel expertise, availability to the project locale, and familiarity with the location. Site visits are encouraged by September 14. An anticipated award decision is October 12, 2026. Inquiries must be emailed to Lexi Lassle at lexi.lassle@state.sd.us with subject line "RFP #26RFP19915" with no firm deadline stated for questions. The State reserves the right to assess liquidated damages up to $200 per occurrence or $1,200 per week for unsatisfactory performance.
Opportunity text
The South Dakota Department of Transportation wishes to solicit proposals for the maintenance and care of the "Wasta" dual site interstate rest area located on Interstate highway 90 East at mileposts 98.6 and Interstate Highway West 98.6.
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 #26RFP19915".
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 26RFP19915Wasta.doc | DOC document | |
| 2026Caretaker_Manual .pdf |
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