New Fish Cleaning Station & Dump Station-Snake Creek Recreation Area

The South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) is seeking Statements of Interest (SOI) from qualified design and construction administration firms for a new fish cleaning station and dump station facility near Snake Creek Recreation Area in Charles Mix County. The project requires firms to provide comprehensive design services and construction administration for this recreational infrastructure development. Interested firms must submit their SOI electronically by 4:00 PM CT on May 19, 2023, to Ryan Tobin at the GFP office in Pierre, South Dakota. The SOI should comprehensively demonstrate the firm's expertise, capabilities, past performance, project management techniques, and familiarity with the local context. Evaluation criteria will focus on the firm's specialized skills, resources, and ability to handle project constraints, with the potential for an interview-based selection process. The project timeline anticipates preliminary plan development by Fall 2023, final plans and bid letting in Winter 2024, and project completion by October 15, 2024. Interested firms are encouraged to contact Ryan Tobin at (605) 773-5824 or ryan.tobin@state.sd.us for additional project-specific information.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention any set-aside designations or specific restrictions on responding organizations. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation. The SOI document does not provide specific details about award values, budget ranges, or funding sources for the fish cleaning and dump station project. While the document is associated with Butte County, the actual project location is noted as being in Charles Mix County near Platte, South Dakota. No information is provided regarding disadvantaged enterprise participation or integration requirements with existing infrastructure. Potential respondents should carefully review the SOI requirements and prepare comprehensive submissions that highlight their technical capabilities, relevant experience in recreational facility design, and ability to meet the project's timeline and objectives.