SD FLAP SDGFP PARKING(1) North Point Parking Lot

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides answers to vendor questions during the advertisement period for the SD FLAP SDGFP Parking(1) North Point Parking opportunity.

• Site Visit: In response to a question about a site visit, the government stated that "No organized site visit will be held."

This clarification indicates that potential bidders will not have an organized site visit opportunity. Bidders should rely on the provided documentation and may need to arrange their own site visits if necessary.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a memo from HDR to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) regarding floodplain development permit requirements for the North Point Boat Ramp Parking Lot project. It confirms that a Floodplain Development Permit is not required from Charles Mix County, South Dakota, for the proposed pavement work.

This memo clarifies that the project, which involves replacing existing pavement and adding aggregate and asphalt, is located within a FEMA-regulated Special Flood Hazard Area (Zone A). However, due to the nature of the work (primarily surface replacement without significant fill or change in base flood elevations), no local permits or county approvals are necessary. This information is relevant for bidders to understand the regulatory environment and potential permitting hurdles, confirming that no specific local floodplain permits are a requirement for this project.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the "SD FLAP SDGFP PARKING (1) NORTH POINT PARKING LOT" project, which involves the reconstruction of approximately 98,000 square feet of pavement within a parking lot servicing a boat ramp in the North Point Recreation Area near Pickstown, South Dakota. The work includes addressing deteriorated pavement and sub-base.

• Roadway excavation

• Aggregate base and paving

• Permanent signing

• Permanent pavement markings

• Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) development and maintenance

• Use of Masterworks system for electronic documentation and reporting

• Compliance with Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects, FP-24.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price

• Estimated Price Range: $2,000,000 to $5,000,000

• Period of Performance: Commencement within 10 calendar days of notice to proceed. Completion date is October 08, 2026. Option X completion date is October 14, 2026.

• Bids must be submitted in printed copy to the address on SF-1442 (Page A-1, Item 8) in sealed envelopes.

• Electronic bids will not be accepted.

• Bid Opening Date: See Page A-1, Item 13A.

• Technical questions deadline: May 12, 2026, 4 PM.

• Evaluation: Lowest responsive, responsible bidder. A 10% price evaluation preference will be applied to all offers except HUBZone small business concerns that have not waived the preference and otherwise successful offers from small business concerns.

• Issued under NAICS 237310 (Highway, Street & Bridge Construction) with a small business size standard of $45 million.

• HUBZone Price Evaluation Preference applies.

• Small Business Subcontracting Plan is required for large businesses with an anticipated award over $2.0 million.

• Bidders must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• Original bid bonds are required; photocopies and faxed copies are not acceptable.

• Partnering is voluntary but encouraged.

• Specific requirements for materials, construction, and environmental compliance are detailed throughout the document, including sections on soil erosion, stormwater, and use of recovered materials.

Other / Unclassified

This document is the "Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects FP-24", issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, Federal Lands Highway. It is cited as "FP-24" and indicates "Federal Project" Standard Specifications issued in 2024.

This document serves as a comprehensive set of standard specifications that will become part of any contract designated for the FP-24. It outlines the general requirements, project requirements, earthwork, aggregate and base courses, asphalt pavements, rigid pavements, bridge construction, incidental construction, materials, and various other construction-related specifications. Bidders must be familiar with these standard specifications as they define the requirements for performing work on Federal Highway projects administered by the Federal Highway Administration. The document also references the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Transportation Acquisition Regulation (TAR) as governing regulations.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Pavement Design Report prepared by Shannon & Wilson for HDR Engineering, Inc. It provides geotechnical recommendations for the proposed pavement reconstruction of the boat ramp parking lot at North Point Recreation Area in Charles Mix County, South Dakota. The report details the findings of a subsurface exploration and laboratory testing program.

• Introduction: Outlines the project scope and services performed.
• Project Site and Description: Details the location and size of the parking lot.
• Field Explorations and Laboratory Testing: Describes the subsurface exploration, geotechnical laboratory testing, and visual pavement assessment conducted.
• Subsurface Conditions: Presents findings on regional geology, existing pavements, subgrade soils, and groundwater.
• Pavement Design Recommendations: Offers alternatives for pavement sections, including full-depth ACP, ACP over crushed aggregate base (CAB), full depth reclamation (FDR), and ACP over lime-treated subgrade (LTS).
• Additional Considerations: Discusses expansive subgrade mitigation, frost damage, and corrosive soil potential.
• Construction Considerations: Provides recommendations for site preparation, earthwork, subgrade preparation, and paving materials.
• Limitations: Outlines the scope and limitations of the report.
• Appendices: Include detailed subsurface explorations, laboratory test results, previous subsurface information, drilling photographs, and pavement design calculations.

This report is crucial for bidders as it provides detailed geotechnical information and pavement design recommendations. It outlines the subsurface conditions, potential challenges (e.g., expansive soils, corrosive environments), and recommended pavement structures and materials. This information will enable bidders to understand the site's characteristics, potential construction complexities, and the basis for the proposed pavement design, allowing for more accurate bidding and project planning.

Forms / Attachments / Pricing Sheets

This document contains the "Plans for Proposed Project" for the SD FLAP SDGFP Parking(1) - North Point Parking Lot. It provides detailed engineering drawings and specifications for the construction of a new parking lot.

• Index to Sheets: Lists all included drawings and their content.
• Conventional Plan Symbols and Abbreviations: Defines symbols and abbreviations used throughout the plans.
• Survey Control: Details the coordinate system, survey points, and their geodetic data.
• Site Map: Illustrates the project location and limits.
• Typical Sections: Shows cross-sections of the proposed pavement and roadway construction.
• Summary of Quantities (Schedule A and Option X): Provides detailed breakdowns of materials and quantities required for the project, including an "Option X" for stabilization geotextile.
• Clearing and Revegetation, Grading, Surfacing, and Miscellaneous Summaries: Summarizes quantities for specific construction activities.
• Permanent Signing and Pavement Markings Summaries: Details the types and quantities of signs and pavement markings.
• Plan Sheets (D1-D6): Show the layout, points, and details of the proposed parking lot construction.
• Special Details (F1, K1, T1-T7): Provide specific construction details for subexcavation, pavement transitions, concrete pads, sign structures, and pavement markings.

This document is critical for potential bidders as it contains all the technical specifications, design details, and quantity estimates necessary to understand the scope of work, prepare a bid, and plan for execution. It outlines the exact requirements for materials, construction methods, and site preparation for the North Point Parking Lot project.