Cleaning and Care of Interstate Rest Area-Glacial Lakes, SD

The South Dakota DOT is seeking a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive cleaning, routine maintenance, and minor repair services for the Glacial Lakes interstate rest area (I‑29, MP 250.5). The work follows the DOT Caretaker’s Manual and includes daily restroom cleaning, minor plumbing and electrical repairs, kiosk and video‑surveillance upkeep, seasonal deep cleaning, lawn and grounds upkeep, snow/ice removal (excluding parking lots), recycling collection, and periodic on‑site presence. The contract is a two‑year term with specific performance windows during summer months and an annual deep‑cleaning deadline. • Daily tasks: restroom cleaning, consumables refill, minor plumbing/electrical checks, flag inspection, litter pick‑up. • Weekly/Monthly tasks: sprinkler checks, tree/shrub inspection, sewage lagoon monitoring, water sampling, vegetation control. • Seasonal duties: snow/ice removal (walks), deep cleaning by May 15 each year, and heightened on‑site presence during summer periods (mid‑May to mid‑September). • Contractor must supply all routine equipment and supplies, hold a Class 1 Small Water Treatment Operator certification (or obtain within 90 days), and carry required insurance.