South Dakota Posting Board #26RFP19924

Rest Area Cleaning, Maintenance, and Care Services Solicitation – Whetstone Valley, SD

The South Dakota Department of Transportation is soliciting proposals for comprehensive maintenance and care services at the Whetstone Valley Interstate Rest Area near Wilmot, SD. - Government Buyer: - South Dakota Department of Transportation, Operations Support Office - Contact: Lexi Lassle - Scope of Services: - Daily cleaning and disinfecting of restrooms and facilities - Grounds maintenance including mowing, watering, fertilizing, weed and pest control - Upkeep of trees, shrubs, walks, parking areas, picnic shelters, trash containers, pet exercise areas, water wells, trailer waste stations, and sewage lagoons - Minor plumbing and electrical repairs - Snow and ice removal (excluding parking areas) - Maintenance of kiosk and video surveillance systems - Annual deep cleaning, lawn care, sidewalk edging, and recycling bin management - Regular inspections and reporting as per Caretaker Manual - Notable Requirements: - Contractor must be a certified Class 1 Small Water Treatment Operator or obtain certification within 90 days of contract start - Adherence to state codes for wiring and plumbing - Compliance with environmental regulations for waste disposal - Proper documentation and logs for water and sewage systems - Site visits encouraged prior to proposal submission - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to qualified service providers - The State will provide major repairs and consumables; contractor provides labor, equipment, and minor repairs

Description

The South Dakota Department of Transportation is soliciting proposals for the maintenance and care of the Whetstone Valley single site interstate rest area located on Interstate highway 29 at milepost 213.8. The scope includes cleaning, grounds maintenance, and upkeep of facilities as detailed in the caretaker manual. Proposals must be submitted by September 21, 2026, and site visits are encouraged prior to submission. The contract is expected to start on November 1, 2026.

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