Dept of Military, ACFT Field w/Overhead Structure-Camp Rapid

The South Dakota Department of the Military is soliciting electronic bids for the Install ACFT Field with Overhead Structure project at Camp Rapid in Rapid City, Pennington County. The procurement involves constructing a 15,000 square foot, single-story facility designed to support Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) training activities. The project requires installing a synthetic grass surface with defined lanes for specific fitness test components, including a pre-engineered metal building with an overhead structure, LED lighting, and audio systems. An optional pre-bid meeting is scheduled for September 4, 2025, at 10:00 AM Mountain Time, which represents the only opportunity for bidders to review the project site. Electronic bids will be accepted until September 11, 2025, at 3:00 PM Mountain Time, with a substantial completion timeline of 240 consecutive calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. Bidders submitting bids over $100,000 must provide either a 5% certified/cashier's check or a 10% bid bond from a surety authorized to do business in South Dakota. The project contact is Kelly Eitreim from the SD Department of the Military, reachable at 605-737-6273.

The contract appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though it does incorporate Build America, Buy America Act compliance and preferences for U.S.-produced materials. Bidders must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) and comply with federal, state, and local regulations regarding employment, safety, and environmental standards. While a specific total project value is not explicitly stated, the bid requirements suggest a significant infrastructure investment. The project includes comprehensive warranties, including a 25-year structural warranty, a 50-year Galvalume substrate warranty, and a 20-year roof weathertightness warranty. The facility is designed to accommodate up to 300 occupants and will be constructed using Type V-B construction methods with a concrete foundation system, including spread footings and grade beams. The South Dakota Department of the Military reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive any irregularities in the bidding process. Project documents can be obtained from FEH Design in Sioux City, Iowa, with contact information provided for Brittney Ruba.