Watertown Vehicle Maintenance Shop

The South Dakota Department of the Military is soliciting competitive bids for the construction of a Vehicle Maintenance Shop in Watertown, identified as CFMO #460136. This Invitation to Bid, published through Central Bid Exchanges from January 22, 2026, through February 12, 2026, seeks qualified construction contractors to design and build a 36,892 square-foot vehicle maintenance facility at the Watertown Readiness Center (1951 N Highway 20, Watertown, South Dakota 57201). The successful bidder must achieve substantial completion within 605 calendar days following receipt of the Notice to Proceed. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for February 3, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST to allow prospective bidders to review the project scope and ask clarifying questions. All bids exceeding $100,000 must be accompanied by bid security in the form of either a certified check, cashier's check, or draft equal to five percent of the bid amount, or alternatively, a ten percent bid bond. Technical drawings and specifications are available for review at TSP Inc., the Architect/Engineer, located at 14 West Kemp Avenue, Watertown, South Dakota 57201, or for viewing at the Construction and Facilities Management Office in Rapid City. Project inquiries should be directed to Mark Koepke at the South Dakota Department of the Military, 2823 West Main Street, Building 420, Rapid City, South Dakota 57702, at (605) 737-6096 or Mark.koepke@state.sd.us.

The solicitation document does not identify any explicit set-aside designations, disadvantaged business enterprise restrictions, or incumbent vendor information. No existing infrastructure integration requirements or technology compatibility specifications are detailed in the available documentation. The specific award value or budget range for this construction project has not been disclosed in the published materials. Interested bidders should contact the Project Manager or TSP Inc. for complete bid documents, detailed specifications, and any additional information regarding procurement restrictions, minority or women-owned business enterprise preferences, or project budget parameters that may apply to this South Dakota state contract opportunity.