Design and Supply Bicycle Friendly Grates

The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) is conducting a Request for Proposal (RFP) to replace existing Type D grates statewide with a more bicycle-friendly design. The procurement seeks 1,450 grates that must fit existing Type D frames, meet AASHTO HL-93 load requirements, and have openings oriented perpendicular to the direction of travel. Proposals are due by February 9, 2024, with an anticipated contract award on February 19, 2024, and a contract term of 16 months. Offerors must submit a detailed technical proposal outlining the proposed grate design and a separate cost proposal that includes the price per unit and total cost for 1,450 grates, including freight delivery to 8 specified SDDOT locations across South Dakota. The evaluation criteria will focus on the offeror's specialized expertise, capabilities, resources, past performance, familiarity with the project locale, and project management approach. Inquiries about the RFP must be emailed to Christina Bennett at christina.bennett@state.sd.us with the subject line "RFP #24RFP9863" by a specified deadline.

The RFP does not explicitly mention set-aside designations or restrictions for specific types of enterprises. Offerors must comply with Buy America provisions, which likely require domestic manufacturing of the grates. While no incumbent vendors are identified, the procurement specifies technical requirements that necessitate specialized manufacturing capabilities. Vendors must demonstrate the ability to produce grates that precisely fit existing Type D frames and meet specific engineering standards. The cost proposal must include unit pricing and total project costs, suggesting a potential contract value in the range of several hundred thousand dollars. Delivery will be distributed across 8 SDDOT locations statewide, indicating a comprehensive replacement strategy for bicycle-friendly infrastructure across South Dakota.