Dept of Military, Replace Well Pump on Camp Rapid-RC Camp Rapid

The South Dakota Department of the Military is seeking design-build proposals for the Replace Well Pump on Camp Rapid project (PN467046) located in Pennington County. The procurement involves a comprehensive upgrade of the existing well pump system and irrigation infrastructure at Camp Rapid in Rapid City. Specific project deliverables include replacing the current well pump with a 25 HP pump, upgrading electrical systems, installing a new 3-inch main irrigation line, and completely redesigning the parade field's irrigation system. Required qualifications mandate that all public improvements must be designed by a licensed Architect/Engineer registered in South Dakota. Proposals must be submitted by September 18, 2025, at 4:00 PM MT, with an optional pre-proposal site meeting scheduled for September 11, 2025, at 8:00 AM MT in the north parking lot of Building 450. Evaluation criteria will likely include technical qualifications, design approach, project management capabilities, and cost proposals. Bidders must submit proposals through either hard copy (three sealed copies) or electronic means, with cost proposals required to be submitted via an electronic bidding platform.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders submitting price proposals exceeding $100,000 must provide either a certified check, cashier's check, or draft for 5% of the base bid, or upload a 10% proposal bond from a surety authorized to do business in South Dakota. The project timeline indicates substantial completion is expected within 250 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with final design completion targeted for January 30, 2026, and construction start planned for February 2, 2026. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the comprehensive nature of the project—which includes soil conditioning, rock picking, tilling, soil amendments, sprinkler installation, topsoil addition, seeding, and electrical system upgrades—suggests a significant capital investment. The project will integrate with the existing Schneider Building Automation System and prepare infrastructure for future construction of an Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) structure adjacent to the parade field.