LOWER BRULE NORTH SHORELINE STABILIZATION AND ECOSYSTEM RESTORATION, ELEMENT 2

This solicitation (IFB) seeks a qualified small‑business contractor to execute Element 2 of the Lower Brule North Shoreline Stabilization and Ecosystem Restoration project in South Dakota. The work includes constructing a 100‑ft wide riparian planting bench, a gravel maintenance path, and creating a 200‑by‑1,500‑ft island with cottonwood and culturally significant vegetation, protected by a riprap revetment. The island will develop into ~5.17 acres of emergent wetland and generate roughly 32 acres of riparian habitat. The contractor must begin upon award and finish within 450 days, with performance and payment bonds required. The estimated construction cost ranges from $10 M to $25 M, and the contract is a 100 % small‑business set‑aside. Bids are to be submitted electronically via the PIEE system by 10 Nov 2026. • Site location: Big Bend, Lower Brule, SD 57548 • Scope: riparian bench, gravel path, island creation, riprap revetment, wetland habitat creation • Duration: 450 days from Notice to Proceed • Funding: $10‑25 million construction budget • Small‑business set‑aside (100 %) • Mandatory bonds and SAM registration required • Bid submission via PIEE; no email or paper bids accepted • Site visit scheduled 28 Oct 2026 (optional)