Hermosa North Water Tank Project

The Hermosa North Water Tank Project is a state and local contract opportunity posted by Codington County, South Dakota, focusing on constructing a new glass-fused-to-steel bolted water storage tank for the Town of Hermosa. The project involves building a water tank with a 31-foot diameter, 24-foot sidewall height, and 127,083-gallon capacity, including associated infrastructure such as water mains, piping, access ladders, and electrical systems. Bidders are required to furnish all necessary labor, tools, materials, and equipment to complete the project, which is funded through the Drinking Water Program and has been approved by the South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources. The bid is scheduled for July 18, 2025, at 11:00 AM local time, with a targeted completion date of October 1, 2026. Comprehensive geotechnical investigations have been completed, providing detailed soil condition analyses and engineering recommendations for foundation design, bearing capacity, and construction considerations. Bidders must submit a 5% bid bond or certified check with their proposal and demonstrate compliance with AWWA standards for materials, fabrication, testing, and quality control.

The contract does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The project requires a 100% performance bond and a 10% warranty bond from the successful contractor, with liquidated damages set at $850 per calendar day for work not completed by the specified completion date. Geotechnical reports recommend maximum net allowable soil bearing pressures of 4,000 pounds per square foot for the new tank location, with specific site preparation requirements including scarifying and recompacting native soils and implementing proper drainage systems. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the project involves integrating new infrastructure with existing water system components. Although a precise award value is not specified, the comprehensive project manual and geotechnical reports suggest a significant capital investment, likely in the range of several hundred thousand to potentially over one million dollars, depending on final engineering specifications and construction complexities.