Dept of Military, National Guard Readiness Center-MVSC Paving

The South Dakota Department of the Military is seeking bids for the National Guard Readiness Center - MVSC Paving project (CFMO# 460158) located in Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County. The procurement involves removing existing crushed concrete aggregate base and constructing 9" non-reinforced concrete pavement, including concrete curb and gutter installation and minor turf establishment. The project requires contractors to follow South Dakota Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Roads and Bridges, with specific technical requirements including concrete with a minimum compressive strength of 4,000 PSI and a maximum water/cement ratio of 0.42. An optional pre-bid conference is scheduled for October 2, 2024, at 4:00 PM CT at 4417 N. Bahnson Ave, Sioux Falls, with electronic bids due by October 10, 2024, at 3:00 PM CT. Bidders must provide bid security of 5% (certified check/cashier's check) or 10% bid bond for bids exceeding $100,000. The project has a substantial completion deadline of June 1, 2025, with liquidated damages of $950 per calendar day for contractor delays.

The contract includes provisions favoring South Dakota-based labor and materials, with requirements for contractors to be registered in SAM.gov and prohibitions against engaging in activities that boycott Israel. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged businesses are explicitly outlined, the procurement appears open to qualified contractors who can meet technical specifications and compliance requirements. The project will be engineered by Stockwell Engineers, Inc. and managed by the South Dakota Department of the Military, with an estimated project site located at 4417 N. Bahnson Ave in Sioux Falls. Although exact budget ranges are not specified in the documents, the complexity of the project suggests a substantial infrastructure investment. Contractors will be responsible for coordinating utility work, managing site drainage, performing required testing, and properly disposing of construction materials at state-permitted waste disposal sites. Performance and payment bonds are required for contracts exceeding $100,000, further ensuring contractor qualifications and project financial stability.